☣️ UN 1149 • CLASS 3
UN 1149 — Dibutyl ethers
Placard: Flammable. ERG Guide 128. 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 1149 Quick Details
UN 1149
Product name: Dibutyl ethers
DOT Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG Guide: 128 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consider evacuation
Common Hazards of UN 1149
- HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
- Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
- Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Containers may explode when heated.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | n-Dibutyl etherButyl ether1-ButoxybutaneButane, 1,1'-oxybis-n-Butyl ether |
| CAS Number | 142-96-1 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ethereal odor. Less dense than water and immiscible with water. |
| Flash Point | -7°C (19°F) |
| Boiling Point | 142°C (288°F) |
| Vapor Density | 4.5 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction; immiscible with water |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1149
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit recommended for fire conditions
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consider evacuation
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 128).
First Actions for a UN 1149 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.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
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UN 1149 — Dibutyl ethersHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1149
Product: Dibutyl ethers
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 128
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit recommended for fire conditions
ISOLATION: ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consider evacuation
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 1149 — Dibutyl ethers
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 128
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ethereal odor. Less dense than water and immiscible with water.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction; immiscible with water
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit recommended for fire conditions
Isolation: ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consider evacuation
— Key Hazards —
• HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
— 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.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1149 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1149 Dibutyl ethers Cls3 ERG128 | ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consi | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1149SMS / 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/1149
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1149
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.
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 for spill response; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit recommended for fire conditions
Water reactivity: No significant reaction; immiscible with water. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray.
ERG Guide 128 recommendation: ERG 128: Isolate spill 50m all directions; for large fire isolate 800m and consider evacuation
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 128 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.