☣️ UN 1056 • CLASS 2
UN 1056 — Krypton, compressed
Placard: Non-Flammable Gas. ERG Guide 120. 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 1056 Quick Details
UN 1056
Product name: Krypton, compressed
DOT Class: 2
Placard type: Non-Flammable Gas
ERG Guide: 120 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if large release; ventilate confined spaces
Common Hazards of UN 1056
- Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning, especially when in closed or confined areas.
- Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
- Contact with gas, liquefied gas or cryogenic liquids may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
- Non-flammable gases.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | KrKrypton gasRefrigerated liquid kryptonCryogenic krypton |
| CAS Number | 7439-90-9 |
| Appearance | Colorless, odorless gas at room temperature. When compressed or liquefied, appears as a colorless cryogenic liquid. Heavier than air as a gas. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (inert gas) |
| Boiling Point | -153C (-244F) |
| Vapor Density | 2.9 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No reaction - inert noble gas |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1056
Extinguishing Media
Not applicable - use ventilation; inert gas requires no extinguishing agents
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level D for compressed gas releases; insulated gloves and face shield for cryogenic liquid contact; SCBA if oxygen deficiency suspected
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if large release; ventilate confined spaces
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 120).
First Actions for a UN 1056 Incident
- 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.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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UN 1056 — Krypton, compressedHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1056
Product: Krypton, compressed
Class 2 / Non-Flammable Gas / ERG 120
PPE: Level D for compressed gas releases; insulated gloves and face shield for cryogenic liquid contact; SCBA if oxygen deficiency suspected
ISOLATION: ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if large release; ventilate confined spaces
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 1056 — Krypton, compressed
Class: 2 | Placard: Non-Flammable Gas | ERG Guide: 120
Appearance: Colorless, odorless gas at room temperature. When compressed or liquefied, appears as a colorless cryogenic liquid. Heavier than air as a gas.
Water Reactivity: No reaction - inert noble gas
Extinguishing: Not applicable - use ventilation; inert gas requires no extinguishing agents
PPE: Level D for compressed gas releases; insulated gloves and face shield for cryogenic liquid contact; SCBA if oxygen deficiency suspected
Isolation: ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if large release; ventilate confined spaces
— Key Hazards —
• Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning, especially when in closed or confined areas.
• Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
• Contact with gas, liquefied gas or cryogenic liquids 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/1056 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1056 Krypton, compressed Cls2 ERG120 | ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if la | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1056SMS / 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/1056
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1056
Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation without warning, especially when in closed or confined areas. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Contact with gas, liquefied gas or cryogenic liquids may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Non-flammable gases. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
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 D for compressed gas releases; insulated gloves and face shield for cryogenic liquid contact; SCBA if oxygen deficiency suspected
Water reactivity: No reaction - inert noble gas. Recommended extinguishing: Not applicable - use ventilation; inert gas requires no extinguishing agents.
ERG Guide 120 recommendation: ERG 120: isolate 100m in all directions initially; evacuate immediate area if large release; ventilate confined spaces
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 120 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.