☣️ UN 1863 • CLASS 3
Fuel, aviation, turbine engine
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 1863
Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG: Guide 128 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 128: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m; fire evacuate 800m radius
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Jet fuelAviation turbine fuelJet AJet A-1JP-8Kerosene-type jet fuelAviation kerosene |
| CAS Number | 8008-20-6 |
| Appearance | Clear to straw-colored liquid with a characteristic petroleum/kerosene odor. Liquid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | 38-65C (100-149F) depending on grade |
| Boiling Point | 150-300C (302-572F) range |
| Vapor Density | 4-5 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; floats and forms slick |
| Extinguishing | AFFF, protein foam, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in confined spaces or fire situations; chemical-resistant gloves and boots |
| Isolation | ERG 128: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m; fire evacuate 800m radius |
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 may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
- Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
- Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Containers may explode when heated.
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 for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
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UN 1863 — Fuel, aviation, turbine engine HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1863
Product: Fuel, aviation, turbine engine
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 128
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in confined spaces or fire situations; chemical-resistant gloves and boots
ISOLATION: ERG 128: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m; fire evacuate 800m radius
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 1863 — Fuel, aviation, turbine engine
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 128
Appearance: Clear to straw-colored liquid with a characteristic petroleum/kerosene odor. Liquid at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; floats and forms slick
Extinguishing: AFFF, protein foam, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in confined spaces or fire situations; chemical-resistant gloves and boots
Isolation: ERG 128: Small spill isolate 30m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, downwind 300m; fire evacuate 800m radius
— Key Hazards —
• HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
— 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/1863 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1863 Fuel, aviation, turbine engine Cls3 ERG128 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1863SMS / 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/1863
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FAQ
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.
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 for spill response; SCBA required in confined spaces or fire situations; chemical-resistant gloves and boots
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 128 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.