☣️ UN 1572 • CLASS 6
UN 1572 — Cacodylic acid
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 151. 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 1572 Quick Details
UN 1572
Product name: Cacodylic acid
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 800m all directions, consider evacuation
Common Hazards of UN 1572
- Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Avoid any skin contact.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may pollute waterways.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Dimethylarsinic acidHydroxydimethylarsine oxideAgent BluePhytarArsan |
| CAS Number | 75-60-5 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid with a garlic-like odor. Hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture from air. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable solid) |
| Boiling Point | 200C (392F) with decomposition |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Soluble in water, no violent reaction but produces toxic solutions |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1572
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, sand, CO2 suitable; water spray may be used to keep containers cool
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level A required for spills; SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 800m all directions, consider evacuation
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 1572 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 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 1572 — Cacodylic acidHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1572
Product: Cacodylic acid
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level A required for spills; SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 800m all directions, 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 1572 — Cacodylic acid
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: White crystalline solid with a garlic-like odor. Hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture from air.
Water Reactivity: Soluble in water, no violent reaction but produces toxic solutions
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, CO2 suitable; water spray may be used to keep containers cool
PPE: Level A required for spills; SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 800m all directions, consider evacuation
— Key Hazards —
• Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Avoid any skin contact.
• Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
— 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 in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1572 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1572 Cacodylic acid Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 8 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1572SMS / 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/1572
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1572
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
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 A required for spills; SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Water reactivity: Soluble in water, no violent reaction but produces toxic solutions. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, CO2 suitable; water spray may be used to keep containers cool.
ERG Guide 151 recommendation: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; spill: 25m day/50m night; fire: 800m all directions, consider evacuation
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 151 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.