☣️ UN 2016 • CLASS 6
Ammunition, poisonous, non-explosive
Placard: Toxic. 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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Quick details
UN 2016
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 151 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; protect persons downwind; evacuate immediate area if leaking; large spill: consider evacuation 100m downwind
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Poisonous ammunitionToxic ammunition non-explosiveChemical ammunitionToxic ordnance |
| Appearance | Varies by specific munition type; typically solid munitions containing toxic chemical agents or materials. May be cylindrical cartridges, shells, or other ammunition forms at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-explosive ammunition) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (solid munitions) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid munitions; vapor density depends on released agent) |
| Water Reactivity | Varies by toxic agent contained; assume potential reactivity and contamination risk |
| Extinguishing | Do not use water or foam; dry chemical or sand for small fires; allow large fires to burn under controlled conditions |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level A required due to unknown toxic agents; SCBA mandatory; full chemical protective suit; avoid any contact |
| Isolation | ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; protect persons downwind; evacuate immediate area if leaking; large spill: consider evacuation 100m downwind |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- 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.
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.
- 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 2016 — Ammunition, poisonous, non-explosive HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2016
Product: Ammunition, poisonous, non-explosive
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level A required due to unknown toxic agents; SCBA mandatory; full chemical protective suit; avoid any contact
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; protect persons downwind; evacuate immediate area if leaking; large spill: consider evacuation 100m downwind
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 2016 — Ammunition, poisonous, non-explosive
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: Varies by specific munition type; typically solid munitions containing toxic chemical agents or materials. May be cylindrical cartridges, shells, or other ammunition forms at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: Varies by toxic agent contained; assume potential reactivity and contamination risk
Extinguishing: Do not use water or foam; dry chemical or sand for small fires; allow large fires to burn under controlled conditions
PPE: Level A required due to unknown toxic agents; SCBA mandatory; full chemical protective suit; avoid any contact
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate 25m all directions initially; protect persons downwind; evacuate immediate area if leaking; large spill: consider evacuation 100m downwind
— 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/2016 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2016 Ammunition, poisonous, non-explosive Cls6 ERG151 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2016SMS / 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/2016
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FAQ
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 A required due to unknown toxic agents; SCBA mandatory; full chemical protective suit; avoid any contact
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.