☣️ UN 1005 • CLASS 2
Ammonia, anhydrous
Placard: Non-Flammable Gas. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 1005
Class: 2
Placard type: Non-Flammable Gas
ERG: Guide 125 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 125: Small spill isolate 100m; large spill isolate 800m initial, downwind evacuate 3.2km day or 7.0km night
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Anhydrous ammoniaLiquid ammoniaAmmonia gasR-717NH3 |
| CAS Number | 7664-41-7 |
| Appearance | Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Lighter than air as a gas, but vapors from liquid may initially hug the ground. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (gas) |
| Boiling Point | -33C (-28F) |
| Vapor Density | 0.6 (lighter than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Highly soluble in water, forming caustic ammonium hydroxide solution. No violent reaction but generates heat. |
| Extinguishing | Water fog or spray for vapor knockdown; avoid direct water streams on liquid. Dry chemical or CO2 for small fires. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA and chemical-resistant suit. Positive pressure SCBA mandatory. Full face protection required due to severe eye/respiratory hazard. |
| Isolation | ERG 125: Small spill isolate 100m; large spill isolate 800m initial, downwind evacuate 3.2km day or 7.0km night |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.
- Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
- Some may burn but none ignite readily.
- Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
- Some of these materials may react violently with water.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 1005 — Ammonia, anhydrous HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1005
Product: Ammonia, anhydrous
Class 2 / Non-Flammable Gas / ERG 125
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA and chemical-resistant suit. Positive pressure SCBA mandatory. Full face protection required due to severe eye/respiratory hazard.
ISOLATION: ERG 125: Small spill isolate 100m; large spill isolate 800m initial, downwind evacuate 3.2km day or 7.0km night
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 1005 — Ammonia, anhydrous
Class: 2 | Placard: Non-Flammable Gas | ERG Guide: 125
Appearance: Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Lighter than air as a gas, but vapors from liquid may initially hug the ground.
Water Reactivity: Highly soluble in water, forming caustic ammonium hydroxide solution. No violent reaction but generates heat.
Extinguishing: Water fog or spray for vapor knockdown; avoid direct water streams on liquid. Dry chemical or CO2 for small fires.
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA and chemical-resistant suit. Positive pressure SCBA mandatory. Full face protection required due to severe eye/respiratory hazard.
Isolation: ERG 125: Small spill isolate 100m; large spill isolate 800m initial, downwind evacuate 3.2km day or 7.0km night
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive.
• Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1005 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1005 Ammonia, anhydrous Cls2 ERG125 | ERG 125: Small spill isolate 100m; large spill isolate 800m initial, downwind ev | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1005SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1005
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FAQ
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Vapors are extremely irritating and corrosive. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. Some may burn but none ignite readily. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Some of these materials may react violently with water.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
Level B minimum with SCBA and chemical-resistant suit. Positive pressure SCBA mandatory. Full face protection required due to severe eye/respiratory hazard.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 125 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.