☣️ UN 2006 • CLASS 4
Plastics, nitrocellulose-based, self-heating, n.o.s.
Placard: Spontaneously Combustible. 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 2006
Class: 4
Placard type: Spontaneously Combustible
ERG: Guide 135 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 135: isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; if material is on fire or involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | nitrocellulose plasticscellulose nitrate plasticspyroxylin plasticscelluloid-type materials |
| Appearance | Solid plastic material, color varies by formulation. Nitrocellulose-based plastics are combustible solids that may self-heat in contact with air or moisture, often with a characteristic camphor-like odor in older formulations. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (self-heating solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | May ignite on contact with moisture; avoid water application |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, sand, or dry earth; avoid water-based agents due to moisture sensitivity |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level C minimum with SCBA; full turnout gear for fire conditions; avoid direct contact as material may self-heat |
| Isolation | ERG 135: isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; if material is on fire or involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
- May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water.
- Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Runoff 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
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- 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 2006 — Plastics, nitrocellulose-based, self-hea HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2006
Product: Plastics, nitrocellulose-based, self-heating, n.o.s.
Class 4 / Spontaneously Combustible / ERG 135
PPE: Level C minimum with SCBA; full turnout gear for fire conditions; avoid direct contact as material may self-heat
ISOLATION: ERG 135: isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; if material is on fire or involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
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 2006 — Plastics, nitrocellulose-based, self-heating, n.o.s.
Class: 4 | Placard: Spontaneously Combustible | ERG Guide: 135
Appearance: Solid plastic material, color varies by formulation. Nitrocellulose-based plastics are combustible solids that may self-heat in contact with air or moisture, often with a characteristic camphor-like odor in older formulations.
Water Reactivity: May ignite on contact with moisture; avoid water application
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, sand, or dry earth; avoid water-based agents due to moisture sensitivity
PPE: Level C minimum with SCBA; full turnout gear for fire conditions; avoid direct contact as material may self-heat
Isolation: ERG 135: isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; if material is on fire or involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
— Key Hazards —
• Flammable/combustible material.
• May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture.
• May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• 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/2006 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2006 Plastics, nitrocellulose-based, self-heating, n.o.s. Cls4 ERG135 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2006SMS / 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/2006
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FAQ
Flammable/combustible material. May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff 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 Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Level C minimum with SCBA; full turnout gear for fire conditions; avoid direct contact as material may self-heat
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 135 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.