☣️ UN 1606 • CLASS 6
UN 1606 — Ferric arsenate
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 1606 Quick Details
UN 1606
Product name: Ferric arsenate
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect water sources from contamination
Common Hazards of UN 1606
- 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 | Iron arsenateIron(III) arsenateFerric orthoarsenateArsenate of iron |
| CAS Number | 10102-49-5 |
| Appearance | Yellowish-green to brown powder or granular solid. Odorless. Insoluble in water. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-combustible inorganic solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, though slightly soluble |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1606
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, sand (material is non-combustible)
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level A or B with full face SCBA; impervious chemical protective clothing; avoid any skin contact due to extreme toxicity
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect water sources from contamination
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 1606 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 1606 — Ferric arsenateHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1606
Product: Ferric arsenate
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level A or B with full face SCBA; impervious chemical protective clothing; avoid any skin contact due to extreme toxicity
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect water sources from contamination
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 1606 — Ferric arsenate
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: Yellowish-green to brown powder or granular solid. Odorless. Insoluble in water.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though slightly soluble
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, sand (material is non-combustible)
PPE: Level A or B with full face SCBA; impervious chemical protective clothing; avoid any skin contact due to extreme toxicity
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect water sources from contamination
— 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/1606 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1606 Ferric arsenate Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect w | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1606SMS / 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/1606
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1606
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 or B with full face SCBA; impervious chemical protective clothing; avoid any skin contact due to extreme toxicity
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though slightly soluble. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, sand (material is non-combustible).
ERG Guide 151 recommendation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25m all directions; if large spill isolate 50m; protect water sources from contamination
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.