☣️ UN 2630 • CLASS 6
UN 2630 — Selenates
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 151. 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 2630 Quick Details
UN 2630
Product name: Selenates
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
Common Hazards of UN 2630
- Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- 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
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may pollute waterways.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Selenic acid saltsSelenium compoundsMetal selenatesSelenate salts |
| Appearance | Typically white to off-white crystalline solids or powders, odorless or faint odor. Physical appearance varies depending on the specific metal selenate compound. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (inorganic salt) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes upon heating) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Most selenates are soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions. No violent reaction expected, but releases toxic selenium compounds. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2630
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, sand, dry lime. Avoid water spray due to toxicity concerns and potential dissolution.
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA required. Full face respirator, chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots. Prevent all skin contact due to high toxicity.
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 2630 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.
- 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 2630 — SelenatesHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2630
Product: Selenates
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required. Full face respirator, chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots. Prevent all skin contact due to high toxicity.
ISOLATION: ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
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 2630 — Selenates
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: Typically white to off-white crystalline solids or powders, odorless or faint odor. Physical appearance varies depending on the specific metal selenate compound.
Water Reactivity: Most selenates are soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions. No violent reaction expected, but releases toxic selenium compounds.
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, dry lime. Avoid water spray due to toxicity concerns and potential dissolution.
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required. Full face respirator, chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots. Prevent all skin contact due to high toxicity.
Isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
— Key Hazards —
• Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Avoid any skin contact.
• Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
— 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.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2630 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2630 Selenates Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2630SMS / 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/2630
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 2630
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. 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 Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
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 respirator, chemical-resistant suit, gloves, and boots. Prevent all skin contact due to high toxicity.
Water reactivity: Most selenates are soluble in water, forming alkaline solutions. No violent reaction expected, but releases toxic selenium compounds.. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, dry lime. Avoid water spray due to toxicity concerns and potential dissolution..
ERG Guide 151 recommendation: ERG 151: Isolate spill area 25-50m all directions. In fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 151 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.