☣️ UN 2334 • CLASS 6

UN 2334 — Allylamine

Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 131. 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 2334 Quick Details

UN 2334
Product name: Allylamine
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 131 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions

Common Hazards of UN 2334

  • TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
  • Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes.
  • Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears).
  • Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
  • Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation, especially when in closed or confined areas.
  • Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
  • HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
  • Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

Chemical Identity & Physical Properties

Also known as3-Aminopropene2-Propen-1-amineMonoallylamine3-AminopropyleneVinyl carbinamine
CAS Number107-11-9
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent, ammonia-like or fishy odor. Volatile and fuming in air at room temperature.
Flash Point-29C (-20F)
Boiling Point53C (127F)
Vapor Density2.0 (heavier than air)
Water ReactivityMiscible with water; exothermic reaction, no violent reaction but generates heat
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.

Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2334

Extinguishing Media

Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only

PPE Requirements

⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA required; full face protection; butyl rubber or nitrile gloves; vapor-protective suit for spills

Isolation & Evacuation

ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 131).

First Actions for a UN 2334 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.
  • Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
  • Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
  • 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 2334 — Allylamine
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2334 Product: Allylamine Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 131 PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; full face protection; butyl rubber or nitrile gloves; vapor-protective suit for spills ISOLATION: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO

Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.

SMS WhatsApp
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 2334 — Allylamine Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 131 Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent, ammonia-like or fishy odor. Volatile and fuming in air at room temperature. Water Reactivity: Miscible with water; exothermic reaction, no violent reaction but generates heat Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; full face protection; butyl rubber or nitrile gloves; vapor-protective suit for spills Isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions — Key Hazards — • TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. • Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. • Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears). — 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/2334 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.

SMS (short)
UN2334 Allylamine Cls6 ERG131 | ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2334SMS / 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/2334

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Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 2334

TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears). Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation, especially when in closed or confined areas. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

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; SCBA required; full face protection; butyl rubber or nitrile gloves; vapor-protective suit for spills

Water reactivity: Miscible with water; exothermic reaction, no violent reaction but generates heat. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only.

ERG Guide 131 recommendation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; initial evacuation 150m downwind; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions

No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 131 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.