☣️ UN 1312 • CLASS 4
UN 1312 — Borneol
Placard: Flammable Solid. ERG Guide 133. 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 1312 Quick Details
UN 1312
Product name: Borneol
DOT Class: 4
Placard type: Flammable Solid
ERG Guide: 133 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m in all directions, consider evacuation 300m downwind if fire involved.
Common Hazards of UN 1312
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.
- Some may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence.
- Substance may be transported in a molten form at a temperature that may be above its flash point.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
- Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | 2-Bornanol2-CamphanolBorneo camphorBornyl alcoholendo-BorneolCamphol |
| CAS Number | 507-70-0 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid with a sharp, camphor-like odor. Exists as colorless crystals or powder at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | 66°C (151°F) |
| Boiling Point | 212°C (414°F) |
| Vapor Density | 5.24 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; slightly soluble. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1312
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or regular foam suitable for Class B fires
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level C minimum with appropriate respiratory protection; full protective clothing and gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m in all directions, consider evacuation 300m downwind if fire involved.
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 133).
First Actions for a UN 1312 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.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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UN 1312 — BorneolHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1312
Product: Borneol
Class 4 / Flammable Solid / ERG 133
PPE: Level C minimum with appropriate respiratory protection; full protective clothing and gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
ISOLATION: ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m in all directions, consider evacuation 300m downwind if fire 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 1312 — Borneol
Class: 4 | Placard: Flammable Solid | ERG Guide: 133
Appearance: White crystalline solid with a sharp, camphor-like odor. Exists as colorless crystals or powder at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; slightly soluble.
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or regular foam suitable for Class B fires
PPE: Level C minimum with appropriate respiratory protection; full protective clothing and gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
Isolation: ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m in all directions, consider evacuation 300m downwind if fire involved.
— Key Hazards —
• Flammable/combustible material.
• May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.
• Some may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
— 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.
• Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1312 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1312 Borneol Cls4 ERG133 | ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1312SMS / 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/1312
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1312
Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. Some may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence. Substance may be transported in a molten form at a temperature that may be above its flash point. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
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 C minimum with appropriate respiratory protection; full protective clothing and gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water; slightly soluble.. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or regular foam suitable for Class B fires.
ERG Guide 133 recommendation: ERG 133: Small spill - isolate 30m in all directions; Large spill - isolate 100m in all directions, consider evacuation 300m downwind if fire involved.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 133 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.