☣️ UN 2713 • CLASS 6

UN 2713 — Acridine

Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 153. 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 2713 Quick Details

UN 2713
Product name: Acridine
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 153 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800 meters in all directions

Common Hazards of UN 2713

  • TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
  • Methyl bromoacetate (UN2643) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears).
  • 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
  • Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
  • When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion

Chemical Identity & Physical Properties

Also known asDibenzopyridine10-Azaanthracene2,3-BenzoquinolineAnthracene-9-azine
CAS Number260-94-6
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or needles. Characteristic irritating odor. Solid at room temperature.
Flash Point185C (365F)
Boiling Point346C (655F)
Vapor DensityNot applicable (solid at room temperature)
Water ReactivityNo significant reaction with water, poorly soluble
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.

Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2713

Extinguishing Media

Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, foam suitable for Class B fires

PPE Requirements

⚠️ Level B minimum recommended; full-face respirator or SCBA for vapor exposure; chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact

Isolation & Evacuation

ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800 meters in all directions
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 153).

First Actions for a UN 2713 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 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 2713 — Acridine
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2713 Product: Acridine Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 153 PPE: Level B minimum recommended; full-face respirator or SCBA for vapor exposure; chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact ISOLATION: ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800 meters in 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 2713 — Acridine Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 153 Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or needles. Characteristic irritating odor. Solid at room temperature. Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, poorly soluble Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, foam suitable for Class B fires PPE: Level B minimum recommended; full-face respirator or SCBA for vapor exposure; chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact Isolation: ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800 meters in all directions — Key Hazards — • TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury • Methyl bromoacetate (UN2643) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears). • Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. — 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/2713 | 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)
UN2713 Acridine Cls6 ERG153 | ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2713SMS / 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/2713

Related UN Numbers in Class 6

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 2713

TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury Methyl bromoacetate (UN2643) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears). 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 Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion

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 recommended; full-face respirator or SCBA for vapor exposure; chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing to prevent skin contact

Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, poorly soluble. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, foam suitable for Class B fires.

ERG Guide 153 recommendation: ERG 153: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800 meters in all directions

No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 153 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.