☣️ UN 1805 • CLASS 8
UN 1805 — Phosphoric acid, solution
Placard: Corrosive. ERG Guide 154. 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 1805 Quick Details
UN 1805
Product name: Phosphoric acid, solution
DOT Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG Guide: 154 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 154: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m day or 800m night
Common Hazards of UN 1805
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
- 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
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive
- Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Orthophosphoric acidH3PO4Phosphoric acid solutionWhite phosphoric acid |
| CAS Number | 7664-38-2 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. Odorless or has a faint acidic odor. Solution concentration typically ranges from 50-85%. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable aqueous solution) |
| Boiling Point | 158C (316F) for 85% solution; varies with concentration |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (low volatility aqueous solution) |
| Water Reactivity | Miscible with water; dilution generates heat but no violent reaction |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1805
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2; foam generally not required for acid solutions
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level C minimum; acid-resistant suit, boots, gloves; face shield; SCBA if concentrated vapors or confined space
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 154: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m day or 800m night
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 154).
First Actions for a UN 1805 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 1805 — Phosphoric acid, solutionHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1805
Product: Phosphoric acid, solution
Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 154
PPE: Level C minimum; acid-resistant suit, boots, gloves; face shield; SCBA if concentrated vapors or confined space
ISOLATION: ERG 154: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m day or 800m night
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 1805 — Phosphoric acid, solution
Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 154
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. Odorless or has a faint acidic odor. Solution concentration typically ranges from 50-85%.
Water Reactivity: Miscible with water; dilution generates heat but no violent reaction
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2; foam generally not required for acid solutions
PPE: Level C minimum; acid-resistant suit, boots, gloves; face shield; SCBA if concentrated vapors or confined space
Isolation: ERG 154: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m day or 800m night
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
• 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.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1805 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1805 Phosphoric acid, solution Cls8 ERG154 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1805SMS / 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/1805
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1805
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury 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 Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
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 C minimum; acid-resistant suit, boots, gloves; face shield; SCBA if concentrated vapors or confined space
Water reactivity: Miscible with water; dilution generates heat but no violent reaction. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2; foam generally not required for acid solutions.
ERG Guide 154 recommendation: ERG 154: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m day or 800m night
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 154 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.