☣️ UN 1736 • CLASS 8
UN 1736 — Benzoyl chloride
Placard: Corrosive. ERG Guide 137. 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 1736 Quick Details
UN 1736
Product name: Benzoyl chloride
DOT Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG Guide: 137 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m downwind for small spills, 300m for large spills; evacuate immediate area if fire involves container
Common Hazards of UN 1736
- CORROSIVE and/or TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air.
- Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
- EXCEPT FOR ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (UN1715), THAT IS FLAMMABLE, some of these materials may
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Benzenecarbonyl chlorideBenzene carbonyl chlorideAlpha-chlorobenzaldehydeBenzoic acid chloride |
| CAS Number | 98-88-4 |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Fumes in moist air due to reaction with atmospheric moisture. |
| Flash Point | 72°C (162°F) |
| Boiling Point | 197°C (387°F) |
| Vapor Density | 4.9 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and benzoic acid with heat generation; avoid water contact |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1736
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, dry sand; do not use water or foam directly on liquid
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with full face respirator; SCBA required in confined spaces or heavy vapor conditions; chemical-resistant suit and gloves mandatory
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m downwind for small spills, 300m for large spills; evacuate immediate area if fire involves container
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 137).
First Actions for a UN 1736 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.
- 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 1736 — Benzoyl chlorideHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1736
Product: Benzoyl chloride
Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 137
PPE: Level B minimum with full face respirator; SCBA required in confined spaces or heavy vapor conditions; chemical-resistant suit and gloves mandatory
ISOLATION: ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m downwind for small spills, 300m for large spills; evacuate immediate area if fire involves container
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 1736 — Benzoyl chloride
Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 137
Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, irritating odor. Fumes in moist air due to reaction with atmospheric moisture.
Water Reactivity: Reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and benzoic acid with heat generation; avoid water contact
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, dry sand; do not use water or foam directly on liquid
PPE: Level B minimum with full face respirator; SCBA required in confined spaces or heavy vapor conditions; chemical-resistant suit and gloves mandatory
Isolation: ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m downwind for small spills, 300m for large spills; evacuate immediate area if fire involves container
— Key Hazards —
• CORROSIVE and/or TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
• Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air.
— 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/1736 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1736 Benzoyl chloride Cls8 ERG137 | ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1736SMS / 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/1736
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1736
CORROSIVE and/or TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. EXCEPT FOR ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (UN1715), THAT IS FLAMMABLE, some of these materials may May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff.
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 respirator; SCBA required in confined spaces or heavy vapor conditions; chemical-resistant suit and gloves mandatory
Water reactivity: Reacts violently with water producing hydrochloric acid and benzoic acid with heat generation; avoid water contact. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, dry sand; do not use water or foam directly on liquid.
ERG Guide 137 recommendation: ERG 137: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m downwind for small spills, 300m for large spills; evacuate immediate area if fire involves container
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 137 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.