☣️ UN 1895 • CLASS 6
UN 1895 — Phenylmercuric nitrate
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 151. 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 1895 Quick Details
UN 1895
Product name: Phenylmercuric nitrate
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 300m downwind; protect water sources
Common Hazards of UN 1895
- Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- 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
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may pollute waterways.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Phenylmercury nitratePhenylmercuric(II) nitrateMercury, nitratophenyl-PMNPhenylhydrargyri nitras |
| CAS Number | 55-68-5 |
| Appearance | White to cream-colored crystalline powder or crystals. Odorless or slight characteristic odor. Solid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable solid) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes before boiling at approximately 200C (392F) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid with negligible vapor pressure) |
| Water Reactivity | Slowly hydrolyzes in water; no violent reaction but releases toxic mercury compounds |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1895
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray acceptable for fire control; avoid dispersing material
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with full face SCBA; impervious suit, gloves, and boots required; mercury compounds absorbed through skin
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 300m downwind; protect water sources
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 1895 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.
- 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 1895 — Phenylmercuric nitrateHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1895
Product: Phenylmercuric nitrate
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level B minimum with full face SCBA; impervious suit, gloves, and boots required; mercury compounds absorbed through skin
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 300m downwind; protect water sources
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 1895 — Phenylmercuric nitrate
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: White to cream-colored crystalline powder or crystals. Odorless or slight characteristic odor. Solid at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: Slowly hydrolyzes in water; no violent reaction but releases toxic mercury compounds
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray acceptable for fire control; avoid dispersing material
PPE: Level B minimum with full face SCBA; impervious suit, gloves, and boots required; mercury compounds absorbed through skin
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 300m downwind; protect water sources
— Key Hazards —
• Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Avoid any skin contact.
• Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
— 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.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1895 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1895 Phenylmercuric nitrate Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evac | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1895SMS / 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/1895
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1895
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. 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 Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
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; impervious suit, gloves, and boots required; mercury compounds absorbed through skin
Water reactivity: Slowly hydrolyzes in water; no violent reaction but releases toxic mercury compounds. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray acceptable for fire control; avoid dispersing material.
ERG Guide 151 recommendation: ERG 151: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 300m downwind; protect water sources
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 151 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.