UN 2254 — Matches, fusee
Placard: Flammable Solid. ERG Guide 133. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 2254 is Matches, fusee, a flammable solid assigned to ERG Guide 133. Fusees may ignite by friction, heat or flame and can burn with a flare effect.
Hazard overview: FLAMMABLE SOLID; fusee matches may ignite by friction, heat, sparks or flame. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect and produce hot particles or smoke. Packages may spread fire if heated or damaged.
Response guidance: For a UN 2254 incident, verify the product with shipping papers, container markings, SDS and ERG Guide 133. Establish incident command, isolate the area, stay upwind, control ignition or incompatibility hazards, prevent runoff, dust or vapor spread and base entry/fire-control actions on monitoring and local SOP.
Firefighter training notes: Training for UN 2254 should emphasize friction ignition, package fire spread, re-ignition checks, safe handling of damaged fusees and smoke exposure. Use ERG 133, SDS and local SOP.
Regulatory context: Matches, fusee is regulated as a hazardous material for transportation and emergency response purposes. Storage, workplace exposure, emergency planning, spill reporting, waste handling and environmental requirements vary by exact product, concentration, quantity and jurisdiction. Verify current requirements through shipping papers, SDS, container markings and applicable DOT, OSHA, EPA, NFPA, state or local authority guidance.
Storage & handling: Matches, fusee should be stored cool, dry and away from friction, crushing, heat, sparks, flames and incompatible oxidizer/fuel contamination. Protect packages from damage.
UN 2254 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 2254
- FLAMMABLE SOLID; fusee matches may ignite by friction, heat, sparks or flame.
- May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect and produce hot particles or smoke.
- Packages may spread fire if heated or damaged.
- May re-ignite if hot material remains after extinguishment.
- Fire may produce irritating smoke and sulfur/nitrogen-containing gases depending on composition.
- Contact with burning material can cause thermal burns.
- Avoid friction, crushing and rough handling of damaged packages.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Solid sticks or fusees with combustible heads containing oxidizers and sulfur compounds. Typically reddish-brown match heads on wooden or cardboard sticks, distinctive sulfur odor when struck.
| Also known as | FuseesRailway fuseesSafety matchesStrike-anywhere matchesFriction matches |
| Appearance | Solid sticks or fusees with combustible heads containing oxidizers and sulfur compounds. Typically reddish-brown match heads on wooden or cardboard sticks, distinctive sulfur odor when struck. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (ignites by friction) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (solid combustible) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, but water may not effectively extinguish burning matches |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2254
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Use structural firefighting PPE with SCBA for fire or smoke. For handling intact packages, gloves and eye protection are normally sufficient unless damage or contamination is present.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 2254 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call the emergency response telephone number on the shipping paper, if available.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Avoid breathing vapors, dust, mist, smoke or fumes and avoid skin or eye contact.
- Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless properly trained and wearing appropriate protective equipment.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained, equipped, monitored and authorized by incident command.
- Isolate the spill or release area and expand the perimeter for fire involvement, vapor spread, dust generation, water reaction or unknown product identity.
- Use ERG Guide 133, shipping papers, SDS, air monitoring and incident command for protective actions.
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UN 2254 — Matches, fuseeUse for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS.