☣️ UN 1266 • CLASS 3
UN 1266 — Perfumery products, with flammable solvents
Placard: Flammable. ERG Guide 127. 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 1266 Quick Details
UN 1266
Product name: Perfumery products, with flammable solvents
DOT Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG Guide: 127 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 127: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 800m downwind if tank/railcar involved
Common Hazards of UN 1266
- 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 | Perfume concentratesFragrance products with solventsAlcoholic perfumesCologne productsScented preparations with ethanol |
| Appearance | Liquid ranging from clear to colored (amber, yellow, pink), typically with strong pleasant fragrance. Contains high concentrations of flammable solvents, usually ethanol or isopropanol. |
| Flash Point | Typically 0-23C (32-73F) depending on alcohol content |
| Boiling Point | Variable, typically 78-82C (172-180F) for ethanol-based products |
| Vapor Density | 1.5-2.0 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, alcohol-based products are miscible |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1266
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant foam (AR-AFFF) required, CO2, dry chemical powder
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum in spill zones; full turnout gear with SCBA for fire involvement
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 127: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 800m downwind if tank/railcar involved
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 127).
First Actions for a UN 1266 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 1266 — Perfumery products, with flammable solveHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1266
Product: Perfumery products, with flammable solvents
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 127
PPE: Level B minimum in spill zones; full turnout gear with SCBA for fire involvement
ISOLATION: ERG 127: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 800m downwind if tank/railcar involved
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 1266 — Perfumery products, with flammable solvents
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 127
Appearance: Liquid ranging from clear to colored (amber, yellow, pink), typically with strong pleasant fragrance. Contains high concentrations of flammable solvents, usually ethanol or isopropanol.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, alcohol-based products are miscible
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam (AR-AFFF) required, CO2, dry chemical powder
PPE: Level B minimum in spill zones; full turnout gear with SCBA for fire involvement
Isolation: ERG 127: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 800m downwind if tank/railcar involved
— 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/1266 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1266 Perfumery products, with flammable solvents Cls3 ERG127 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1266SMS / 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/1266
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1266
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 in spill zones; full turnout gear with SCBA for fire involvement
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, alcohol-based products are miscible. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam (AR-AFFF) required, CO2, dry chemical powder.
ERG Guide 127 recommendation: ERG 127: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 800m downwind if tank/railcar involved
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 127 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.