☣️ UN 1152 • CLASS 3
UN 1152 — Dichloropentanes
Placard: Flammable. ERG Guide 130. 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 1152 Quick Details
UN 1152
Product name: Dichloropentanes
DOT Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG Guide: 130 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate
Common Hazards of UN 1152
- 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 | DichloropentanesPentane dichlorideDichloroamylPentylene dichloride |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a chlorinated hydrocarbon odor. Denser than water and immiscible with water. |
| Flash Point | 13C (55F) |
| Boiling Point | 130-180C (266-356F) depending on isomer |
| Vapor Density | 5.3 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; insoluble and immiscible |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1152
Extinguishing Media
AFFF foam, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA required; chemical-resistant gloves and suit for liquid contact
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 130).
First Actions for a UN 1152 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 1152 — DichloropentanesHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1152
Product: Dichloropentanes
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 130
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required; chemical-resistant gloves and suit for liquid contact
ISOLATION: ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate
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 1152 — Dichloropentanes
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 130
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a chlorinated hydrocarbon odor. Denser than water and immiscible with water.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; insoluble and immiscible
Extinguishing: AFFF foam, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required; chemical-resistant gloves and suit for liquid contact
Isolation: ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate
— 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/1152 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1152 Dichloropentanes Cls3 ERG130 | ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fir | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1152SMS / 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/1152
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1152
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 with SCBA required; chemical-resistant gloves and suit for liquid contact
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water; insoluble and immiscible. Recommended extinguishing: AFFF foam, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only.
ERG Guide 130 recommendation: ERG 130: isolate spill area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 130 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.