☣️ UN 2216 • CLASS 9
UN 2216 — Fish scrap, stabilized
Placard: Miscellaneous. ERG Guide 171. 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 2216 Quick Details
UN 2216
Product name: Fish scrap, stabilized
DOT Class: 9
Placard type: Miscellaneous
ERG Guide: 171 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
Common Hazards of UN 2216
- Some may burn but none ignite readily.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Some may be transported hot.
- For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported
- Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours.
- Inhalation of material may be harmful.
- Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
- Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Fish meal, stabilizedStabilized fish scrapFish protein concentrateFish meal pellets |
| Appearance | Brown to dark brown granular or pelletized solid material with a characteristic fishy odor. Transported as a dry, stabilized product at ambient or elevated temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (stabilized organic material) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (solid organic material) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid material) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water; may absorb moisture causing heating and potential spontaneous combustion if not properly stabilized |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2216
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO2 suitable for ordinary combustibles
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level D minimum for routine handling; Level C with SCBA if fire or decomposition produces smoke; respiratory protection recommended due to particulate dust and odor
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 171).
First Actions for a UN 2216 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 2216 — Fish scrap, stabilizedHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2216
Product: Fish scrap, stabilized
Class 9 / Miscellaneous / ERG 171
PPE: Level D minimum for routine handling; Level C with SCBA if fire or decomposition produces smoke; respiratory protection recommended due to particulate dust and odor
ISOLATION: ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if 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 2216 — Fish scrap, stabilized
Class: 9 | Placard: Miscellaneous | ERG Guide: 171
Appearance: Brown to dark brown granular or pelletized solid material with a characteristic fishy odor. Transported as a dry, stabilized product at ambient or elevated temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water; may absorb moisture causing heating and potential spontaneous combustion if not properly stabilized
Extinguishing: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO2 suitable for ordinary combustibles
PPE: Level D minimum for routine handling; Level C with SCBA if fire or decomposition produces smoke; respiratory protection recommended due to particulate dust and odor
Isolation: ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
— Key Hazards —
• Some may burn but none ignite readily.
• Containers may explode when heated.
• Some may be transported hot.
— 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/2216 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2216 Fish scrap, stabilized Cls9 ERG171 | ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2216SMS / 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/2216
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 2216
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours. Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
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 D minimum for routine handling; Level C with SCBA if fire or decomposition produces smoke; respiratory protection recommended due to particulate dust and odor
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water; may absorb moisture causing heating and potential spontaneous combustion if not properly stabilized. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, or CO2 suitable for ordinary combustibles.
ERG Guide 171 recommendation: ERG 171: no evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 171 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.