☣️ UN 1383 • CLASS 4
UN 1383 — Aluminum powder, pyrophoric
Placard: Spontaneously Combustible. ERG Guide 135. 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 1383 Quick Details
UN 1383
Product name: Aluminum powder, pyrophoric
DOT Class: 4
Placard type: Spontaneously Combustible
ERG Guide: 135 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 135: isolate 100m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m and consider evacuation
Common Hazards of UN 1383
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
- May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water.
- Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Containers may explode when heated.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Pyrophoric aluminumAluminum metal powderAluminium powder (pyrophoric)Aluminum dust |
| CAS Number | 7429-90-5 |
| Appearance | Fine gray to silver-gray metallic powder with no odor. Pyrophoric grade ignites spontaneously in air, especially when moist. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (pyrophoric solid, self-ignites) |
| Boiling Point | 2519C (4566F) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts with water/moisture generating hydrogen gas and heat; may ignite spontaneously |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1383
Extinguishing Media
Dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash; DO NOT use water, foam, or CO2
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA; fire-resistant clothing for fire situations; avoid creating dust
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 135: isolate 100m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m and consider evacuation
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 135).
First Actions for a UN 1383 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 1383 — Aluminum powder, pyrophoricHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1383
Product: Aluminum powder, pyrophoric
Class 4 / Spontaneously Combustible / ERG 135
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA; fire-resistant clothing for fire situations; avoid creating dust
ISOLATION: ERG 135: isolate 100m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m 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 1383 — Aluminum powder, pyrophoric
Class: 4 | Placard: Spontaneously Combustible | ERG Guide: 135
Appearance: Fine gray to silver-gray metallic powder with no odor. Pyrophoric grade ignites spontaneously in air, especially when moist.
Water Reactivity: Reacts with water/moisture generating hydrogen gas and heat; may ignite spontaneously
Extinguishing: Dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash; DO NOT use water, foam, or CO2
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA; fire-resistant clothing for fire situations; avoid creating dust
Isolation: ERG 135: isolate 100m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m and consider evacuation
— Key Hazards —
• Flammable/combustible material.
• May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
• May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1383 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1383 Aluminum powder, pyrophoric Cls4 ERG135 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1383SMS / 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/1383
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1383
Flammable/combustible material. May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff 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 Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Level B minimum with SCBA; fire-resistant clothing for fire situations; avoid creating dust
Water reactivity: Reacts with water/moisture generating hydrogen gas and heat; may ignite spontaneously. Recommended extinguishing: Dry sand, dry chemical, soda ash; DO NOT use water, foam, or CO2.
ERG Guide 135 recommendation: ERG 135: isolate 100m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m and consider evacuation
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 135 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.