☣️ UN 2855 • CLASS 6
Zinc fluorosilicate
Placard: Toxic. 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 2855
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 151 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; for large spills isolate 50m and consider evacuation 300m downwind
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Zinc hexafluorosilicateZinc silicofluorideHexafluorosilicic acid zinc saltZinc fluosilicate |
| CAS Number | 16871-71-9 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granular solid. Odorless or slight acidic odor. Soluble in water. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable inorganic solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid material) |
| Water Reactivity | Soluble in water forming acidic solution; no violent reaction but may release hydrogen fluoride upon hydrolysis |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray suitable for surrounding fire; material itself is non-flammable |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum for spill response; full face respirator with P100 filters or SCBA; chemical resistant suit, gloves, and boots required |
| Isolation | ERG 151: Isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; for large spills isolate 50m and consider evacuation 300m downwind |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- 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.
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.
- 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 2855 — Zinc fluorosilicate HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2855
Product: Zinc fluorosilicate
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; full face respirator with P100 filters or SCBA; chemical resistant suit, gloves, and boots required
ISOLATION: ERG 151: Isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; for large spills isolate 50m and consider evacuation 300m downwind
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 2855 — Zinc fluorosilicate
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or granular solid. Odorless or slight acidic odor. Soluble in water.
Water Reactivity: Soluble in water forming acidic solution; no violent reaction but may release hydrogen fluoride upon hydrolysis
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray suitable for surrounding fire; material itself is non-flammable
PPE: Level B minimum for spill response; full face respirator with P100 filters or SCBA; chemical resistant suit, gloves, and boots required
Isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; for large spills isolate 50m and consider evacuation 300m downwind
— 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/2855 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2855 Zinc fluorosilicate Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: Isolate spill area minimum 25m in all directions; for large spills isol | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2855SMS / 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/2855
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FAQ
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 for spill response; full face respirator with P100 filters or SCBA; chemical resistant suit, gloves, and boots required
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.