☣️ UN 1830 • CLASS 8
UN 1830 — Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acid
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 1830 Quick Details
UN 1830
Product name: Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acid
DOT Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG Guide: 137 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 137: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spills isolate 800m downwind, evacuate immediate area
Common Hazards of UN 1830
- 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 | Oil of vitriolBattery acidHydrogen sulfateVitriolDipping acid |
| CAS Number | 7664-93-9 |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow, oily liquid with no odor or a slight pungent odor. Highly corrosive and hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable) |
| Boiling Point | 290C (554F) - decomposes at higher concentrations |
| Vapor Density | 3.4 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts violently with water generating extreme heat and splattering - ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, never reverse |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1830
Extinguishing Media
Do not use water directly - use water spray to cool containers from distance, dry chemical for small fires
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level A or B required; full face SCBA, acid-resistant suit, boots, and gloves mandatory; no skin exposure tolerated
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 137: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spills isolate 800m downwind, evacuate immediate area
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 137).
First Actions for a UN 1830 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 1830 — Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acidHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1830
Product: Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acid
Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 137
PPE: Level A or B required; full face SCBA, acid-resistant suit, boots, and gloves mandatory; no skin exposure tolerated
ISOLATION: ERG 137: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spills isolate 800m downwind, evacuate immediate area
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 1830 — Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acid
Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 137
Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow, oily liquid with no odor or a slight pungent odor. Highly corrosive and hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air.
Water Reactivity: Reacts violently with water generating extreme heat and splattering - ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, never reverse
Extinguishing: Do not use water directly - use water spray to cool containers from distance, dry chemical for small fires
PPE: Level A or B required; full face SCBA, acid-resistant suit, boots, and gloves mandatory; no skin exposure tolerated
Isolation: ERG 137: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spills isolate 800m downwind, evacuate immediate area
— 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/1830 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1830 Sulphuric acid, with more than 51% acid Cls8 ERG137 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1830SMS / 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/1830
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1830
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 A or B required; full face SCBA, acid-resistant suit, boots, and gloves mandatory; no skin exposure tolerated
Water reactivity: Reacts violently with water generating extreme heat and splattering - ALWAYS ADD ACID TO WATER, never reverse. Recommended extinguishing: Do not use water directly - use water spray to cool containers from distance, dry chemical for small fires.
ERG Guide 137 recommendation: ERG 137: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spills isolate 800m downwind, evacuate immediate area
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.