☣️ UN 1717 • CLASS 3
Acetyl chloride
Placard: Flammable. 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 1717
Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG: Guide 155 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 155: Isolate spill 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 800m downwind. Evacuate immediate area if fire involves containers.
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Ethanoyl chlorideAcetic acid chlorideAcetic chloride |
| CAS Number | 75-36-5 |
| Appearance | Colorless to slightly yellow fuming liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Fumes in moist air due to reaction with water vapor. |
| Flash Point | 4C (40F) |
| Boiling Point | 51C (124F) |
| Vapor Density | 2.7 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts violently with water producing heat, corrosive acetic acid and HCl fumes. Do not use water directly on material. |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, or dry sand. Alcohol-resistant foam may be used at a distance. No water jets. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with full face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for splash protection. Avoid all contact with liquid and vapors. |
| Isolation | ERG 155: Isolate spill 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 800m downwind. Evacuate immediate area if fire involves containers. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- Vapors form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards.
- Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
- Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff.
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
- Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water.
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.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- 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 1717 — Acetyl chloride HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1717
Product: Acetyl chloride
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 155
PPE: Level B minimum with full face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for splash protection. Avoid all contact with liquid and vapors.
ISOLATION: ERG 155: Isolate spill 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 800m downwind. Evacuate immediate area if fire involves containers.
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 1717 — Acetyl chloride
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 155
Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow fuming liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Fumes in moist air due to reaction with water vapor.
Water Reactivity: Reacts violently with water producing heat, corrosive acetic acid and HCl fumes. Do not use water directly on material.
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, or dry sand. Alcohol-resistant foam may be used at a distance. No water jets.
PPE: Level B minimum with full face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for splash protection. Avoid all contact with liquid and vapors.
Isolation: ERG 155: Isolate spill 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 800m downwind. Evacuate immediate area if fire involves containers.
— Key Hazards —
• HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• Vapors form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards.
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
— 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.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1717 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1717 Acetyl chloride Cls3 ERG155 | ERG 155: Isolate spill 50m in all directions. For large spills isolate 800m down | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1717SMS / 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/1717
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FAQ
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff. Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water.
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 B minimum with full face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for splash protection. Avoid all contact with liquid and vapors.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 155 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.