☣️ UN 1266 • CLASS 3
Perfumery products, with flammable solvents
Placard: Flammable. 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
Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG: Guide 127 (check current ERG)
Verify shipping papers and exact product details; use ERG Guide 127 for initial actions and isolation/evacuation guidance.
Chemical & Response Details
| 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 |
| 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 |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- 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.
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.
- 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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MAYDAY / HAZMAT QUICK NOTE UN 1266 — Perfumery products, with flammable solvents Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable ERG: Guide 127 (check current ERG) FIRST ACTIONS: use SOP/SOG + ERG; stage upwind; isolate; deny entry; request Hazmat.
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FAQ
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
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.