☣️ UN 1578 • CLASS 6
Chloronitrobenzenes, solid
Placard: Toxic. 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 1578
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 152 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 152: isolate spill 25m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions; consider evacuation 300m downwind for large spills
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | NitrochlorobenzeneChlorinated nitrobenzeneCNBp-Chloronitrobenzeneo-Chloronitrobenzenem-Chloronitrobenzene |
| Appearance | Yellow to pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Characteristic aromatic odor. May appear as colorless to light yellow crystals or powder depending on isomer. |
| Flash Point | 127C (261F) typical for solid isomers |
| Boiling Point | 235-242C (455-468F) depending on isomer |
| Vapor Density | 5.4-5.5 (much heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; slightly soluble in water but dissolves in organic solvents |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam; avoid direct water streams on solid material |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level A or B required; full-face SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit necessary due to skin absorption hazard; double gloves recommended |
| Isolation | ERG 152: isolate spill 25m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions; consider evacuation 300m downwind for large spills |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
- 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
- Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
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.
- 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 1578 — Chloronitrobenzenes, solid HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1578
Product: Chloronitrobenzenes, solid
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 152
PPE: Level A or B required; full-face SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit necessary due to skin absorption hazard; double gloves recommended
ISOLATION: ERG 152: isolate spill 25m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions; consider evacuation 300m downwind for large spills
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 1578 — Chloronitrobenzenes, solid
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 152
Appearance: Yellow to pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Characteristic aromatic odor. May appear as colorless to light yellow crystals or powder depending on isomer.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; slightly soluble in water but dissolves in organic solvents
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam; avoid direct water streams on solid material
PPE: Level A or B required; full-face SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit necessary due to skin absorption hazard; double gloves recommended
Isolation: ERG 152: isolate spill 25m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions; consider evacuation 300m downwind for large spills
— Key Hazards —
• Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
• Avoid any skin contact.
— 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/1578 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1578 Chloronitrobenzenes, solid Cls6 ERG152 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1578SMS / 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/1578
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FAQ
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. 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 Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
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 or B required; full-face SCBA mandatory; chemical-resistant suit necessary due to skin absorption hazard; double gloves recommended
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 152 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.