☣️ UN 1915 • CLASS 3
UN 1915 — Cyclohexanone
Placard: Flammable. ERG Guide 127. 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 1915 Quick Details
UN 1915
Product name: Cyclohexanone
DOT Class: 3
Placard type: Flammable
ERG Guide: 127 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m downwind during day, 800m at night
Common Hazards of UN 1915
- 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.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Cyclohexyl ketonePimelic ketoneAnoneHexanonKetohexamethylene |
| CAS Number | 108-94-1 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a peppermint-like or acetone-like odor. Liquid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | 44°C (111°F) |
| Boiling Point | 156°C (313°F) |
| Vapor Density | 3.4 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Slightly soluble in water; no violent reaction. Forms stable mixtures. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1915
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in vapor areas or confined spaces; chemical-resistant gloves and suit
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m downwind during day, 800m at night
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 127).
First Actions for a UN 1915 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 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 1915 — CyclohexanoneHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1915
Product: Cyclohexanone
Class 3 / Flammable / ERG 127
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in vapor areas or confined spaces; chemical-resistant gloves and suit
ISOLATION: ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m downwind during day, 800m at 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 1915 — Cyclohexanone
Class: 3 | Placard: Flammable | ERG Guide: 127
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a peppermint-like or acetone-like odor. Liquid at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: Slightly soluble in water; no violent reaction. Forms stable mixtures.
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; SCBA required in vapor areas or confined spaces; chemical-resistant gloves and suit
Isolation: ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m downwind during day, 800m at night
— 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/1915 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN1915 Cyclohexanone Cls3 ERG127 | ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1915SMS / 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/1915
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1915
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 vapor areas or confined spaces; chemical-resistant gloves and suit
Water reactivity: Slightly soluble in water; no violent reaction. Forms stable mixtures.. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray.
ERG Guide 127 recommendation: ERG 127: Initially isolate 50m in all directions; for large spills isolate 300m downwind during day, 800m at night
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 127 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.