☣️ UN 1267 • CLASS 3
UN 1267 — Petroleum crude oil
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 1267 Quick Details
UN 1267
Product name: Petroleum crude oil
DOT Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG Guide: 128 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. If tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
Common Hazards of UN 1267
- 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 | Crude oilCrude petroleumPetroleumRock oilMineral oil (crude)Fossil oil |
| CAS Number | 8002-05-9 |
| Appearance | Dark brown to black viscous liquid with characteristic petroleum odor. Mixture of hydrocarbons with varying viscosity depending on source and composition. |
| Flash Point | -35°C to 32°C (-31°F to 90°F) depending on composition and vapor pressure |
| Boiling Point | Wide range 38°C to 400°C (100°F to 750°F) depending on hydrocarbon fractions present |
| Vapor Density | 3-4 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water. Floats on water surface and spreads rapidly. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1267
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant AFFF foam, protein foam, CO2, dry chemical. Water spray for cooling only.
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum recommended. SCBA with full protective clothing. Splash-resistant chemical suit for spill control. Avoid skin contact due to carcinogenic components.
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. If tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 128).
First Actions for a UN 1267 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 1267 — Petroleum crude oilHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1267
Product: Petroleum crude oil
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 128
PPE: Level B minimum recommended. SCBA with full protective clothing. Splash-resistant chemical suit for spill control. Avoid skin contact due to carcinogenic components.
ISOLATION: ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. If tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions 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 1267 — Petroleum crude oil
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 128
Appearance: Dark brown to black viscous liquid with characteristic petroleum odor. Mixture of hydrocarbons with varying viscosity depending on source and composition.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water. Floats on water surface and spreads rapidly.
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant AFFF foam, protein foam, CO2, dry chemical. Water spray for cooling only.
PPE: Level B minimum recommended. SCBA with full protective clothing. Splash-resistant chemical suit for spill control. Avoid skin contact due to carcinogenic components.
Isolation: ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. If tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions 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/1267 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1267 Petroleum crude oil Cls3 ERG128 | ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1267SMS / 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/1267
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1267
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 recommended. SCBA with full protective clothing. Splash-resistant chemical suit for spill control. Avoid skin contact due to carcinogenic components.
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water. Floats on water surface and spreads rapidly.. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant AFFF foam, protein foam, CO2, dry chemical. Water spray for cooling only..
ERG Guide 128 recommendation: ERG 128: Initial isolation 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 100m. If tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions 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.