☣️ UN 2581 • CLASS 8
Aluminum chloride, solution
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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UN 2581
Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG: Guide 154 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 154: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; evacuate immediate area if large spill; corrosive hazard primarily, not fire/explosion
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Aluminum trichloride solutionAluminium chloride solutionAlCl3 solutionAluminum chloride aqueous solution |
| CAS Number | 7446-70-0 |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow aqueous solution with a pungent, acidic odor. The solution is highly corrosive and may fume in moist air. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (aqueous solution, non-flammable) |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 100C (212F) depending on concentration |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (aqueous solution) |
| Water Reactivity | Already in aqueous solution; concentrated solutions react exothermically with additional water generating heat and acidic fumes |
| Extinguishing | Not applicable for fire suppression; use water spray to cool containers, no special extinguishing agent needed |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots required; SCBA or supplied-air respirator for vapor/fume exposure; face shield and eye protection mandatory |
| Isolation | ERG 154: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; evacuate immediate area if large spill; corrosive hazard primarily, not fire/explosion |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
- Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
- Avoid any skin contact.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive
- Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
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 2581 — Aluminum chloride, solution HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2581
Product: Aluminum chloride, solution
Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 154
PPE: Level B minimum; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots required; SCBA or supplied-air respirator for vapor/fume exposure; face shield and eye protection mandatory
ISOLATION: ERG 154: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; evacuate immediate area if large spill; corrosive hazard primarily, not fire/explosion
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 2581 — Aluminum chloride, solution
Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 154
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow aqueous solution with a pungent, acidic odor. The solution is highly corrosive and may fume in moist air.
Water Reactivity: Already in aqueous solution; concentrated solutions react exothermically with additional water generating heat and acidic fumes
Extinguishing: Not applicable for fire suppression; use water spray to cool containers, no special extinguishing agent needed
PPE: Level B minimum; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots required; SCBA or supplied-air respirator for vapor/fume exposure; face shield and eye protection mandatory
Isolation: ERG 154: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; evacuate immediate area if large spill; corrosive hazard primarily, not fire/explosion
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
• Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
• Avoid any skin contact.
— 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/2581 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2581 Aluminum chloride, solution Cls8 ERG154 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2581SMS / 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/2581
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FAQ
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
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; chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots required; SCBA or supplied-air respirator for vapor/fume exposure; face shield and eye protection mandatory
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 154 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.