☣️ UN 2357 • CLASS 8

Cyclohexylamine

Placard: Corrosive. 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 2357
Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG: Guide 132 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 132: isolate spill 50m all directions; for large spill isolate 150m, downwind 800m initially
Chemical & Response Details
Also known asAminocyclohexaneCyclohexanamineHexahydroanilineCHA
CAS Number108-91-8
AppearanceColorless to yellow liquid with a strong, fishy ammonia-like odor. Fuming in air.
Flash Point31C (88F)
Boiling Point134C (273F)
Vapor Density3.42 (heavier than air)
Water ReactivitySoluble in water with moderate heat generation; forms caustic alkaline solution
ExtinguishingAlcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only
PPE⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit required; corrosive to skin and eyes
IsolationERG 132: isolate spill 50m all directions; for large spill isolate 150m, downwind 800m initially
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
  • Flammable/combustible material.
  • May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
  • Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
  • Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
  • Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
  • Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
  • Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
  • Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
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 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 2357 — Cyclohexylamine
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2357 Product: Cyclohexylamine Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 132 PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit required; corrosive to skin and eyes ISOLATION: ERG 132: isolate spill 50m all directions; for large spill isolate 150m, downwind 800m initially ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO

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

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=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 2357 — Cyclohexylamine Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 132 Appearance: Colorless to yellow liquid with a strong, fishy ammonia-like odor. Fuming in air. Water Reactivity: Soluble in water with moderate heat generation; forms caustic alkaline solution Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical; water spray for cooling only PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit required; corrosive to skin and eyes Isolation: ERG 132: isolate spill 50m all directions; for large spill isolate 150m, downwind 800m initially — Key Hazards — • Flammable/combustible material. • May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. • Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. — 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/2357 | 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)
UN2357 Cyclohexylamine Cls8 ERG132 | ERG 132: isolate spill 50m all directions; for large spill isolate 150m, downwin | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2357SMS / 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/2357
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Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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FAQ

Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.

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 and chemical-resistant suit required; corrosive to skin and eyes

No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 132 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.