☣️ UN 2250 • CLASS 6
Dichlorophenyl isocyanates
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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UN 2250
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 156 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 156: Small spill isolate 50m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 500m downwind if material on fire or involved in fire
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Dichlorophenyl isocyanatesDichlorophenylisocyanateDCPIChlorinated phenyl isocyanate |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid with a pungent, acrid odor. Combustible liquid at room temperature that may fume in moist air due to moisture reactivity. |
| Flash Point | 129C (265F) |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 240-250C (464-482F) with decomposition |
| Vapor Density | 6.5-7.0 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Reacts with water releasing carbon dioxide and forming dichloroaniline derivatives; liberates heat and toxic/corrosive fumes. Do not use water directly on material. |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol-resistant foam for surrounding fires only. Avoid direct water application on product. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with full-face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for spill response. Avoid all skin contact—causes severe burns and sensitization. |
| Isolation | ERG 156: Small spill isolate 50m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 500m downwind if material on fire or involved in fire |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
- Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff.
- When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion
- Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
- Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water.
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance
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.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- 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 2250 — Dichlorophenyl isocyanates HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2250
Product: Dichlorophenyl isocyanates
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 156
PPE: Level B minimum with full-face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for spill response. Avoid all skin contact—causes severe burns and sensitization.
ISOLATION: ERG 156: Small spill isolate 50m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 500m downwind if material on fire or involved in fire
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 2250 — Dichlorophenyl isocyanates
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 156
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid with a pungent, acrid odor. Combustible liquid at room temperature that may fume in moist air due to moisture reactivity.
Water Reactivity: Reacts with water releasing carbon dioxide and forming dichloroaniline derivatives; liberates heat and toxic/corrosive fumes. Do not use water directly on material.
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, or alcohol-resistant foam for surrounding fires only. Avoid direct water application on product.
PPE: Level B minimum with full-face SCBA required. Chemical-resistant suit for spill response. Avoid all skin contact—causes severe burns and sensitization.
Isolation: ERG 156: Small spill isolate 50m all directions; large spill isolate 100m, evacuate 500m downwind if material on fire or involved in fire
— Key Hazards —
• Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
• Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff.
• When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion
— 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/2250 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2250 Dichlorophenyl isocyanates Cls6 ERG156 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2250SMS / 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/2250
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FAQ
Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. Substance will react with water (some violently) releasing flammable, toxic or corrosive gases and runoff. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance
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 required. Chemical-resistant suit for spill response. Avoid all skin contact—causes severe burns and sensitization.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 156 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.