☣️ UN 2916 • CLASS 7
Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, non fissile or fissile-excepted
Placard: Radioactive. 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 2916
Class: 7
Placard type: Radioactive
ERG: Guide 163 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 163: isolate 25m all directions if damaged; no evacuation needed for intact packages; increase isolation to 100m if package compromised or leaking
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Type B(U) radioactive packageUN2916 radioactive materialType B uranium package non-fissileradioactive material excepted package |
| Appearance | Sealed package containing radioactive material with radiation levels requiring Type B(U) packaging; physical state varies depending on contents (solid, liquid, or gas forms of radioactive isotopes). |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (radioactive material, varies by contents) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (varies by radioactive contents) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (sealed package) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction from packaging; contents reactivity varies by specific radioactive material enclosed |
| Extinguishing | Not applicable; focus on radiation control and containment, not fire suppression of package itself |
| PPE | ⚠️ Radiation detection equipment required; Level C minimum with dosimetry; SCBA if package breach suspected; consult radiation safety officer |
| Isolation | ERG 163: isolate 25m all directions if damaged; no evacuation needed for intact packages; increase isolation to 100m if package compromised or leaking |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public
- Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation
- Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or
- Type B packages, and the rarely occurring Type C packages (large and small, usually metal), contain
- The rarely occurring "Special Arrangement" shipments may be of Type A, Type B or Type C packages.
- Radioactive White-I labels indicate radiation levels outside single, isolated, undamaged packages are
- Radioactive Yellow-II and Yellow-III labeled packages have higher radiation levels. The transport index
- Some radioactive materials cannot be detected by commonly available instruments.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the
- Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Detain or isolate uninjured persons or equipment suspected to be contaminated; delay decontamination
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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UN 2916 — Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2916
Product: Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, non fissile or fissile-excepted
Class 7 / Radioactive / ERG 163
PPE: Radiation detection equipment required; Level C minimum with dosimetry; SCBA if package breach suspected; consult radiation safety officer
ISOLATION: ERG 163: isolate 25m all directions if damaged; no evacuation needed for intact packages; increase isolation to 100m if package compromised or leaking
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 2916 — Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, non fissile or fissile-excepted
Class: 7 | Placard: Radioactive | ERG Guide: 163
Appearance: Sealed package containing radioactive material with radiation levels requiring Type B(U) packaging; physical state varies depending on contents (solid, liquid, or gas forms of radioactive isotopes).
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction from packaging; contents reactivity varies by specific radioactive material enclosed
Extinguishing: Not applicable; focus on radiation control and containment, not fire suppression of package itself
PPE: Radiation detection equipment required; Level C minimum with dosimetry; SCBA if package breach suspected; consult radiation safety officer
Isolation: ERG 163: isolate 25m all directions if damaged; no evacuation needed for intact packages; increase isolation to 100m if package compromised or leaking
— Key Hazards —
• Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public
• Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation
• Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the
• Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. • Keep unauthorized personnel away.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2916 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2916 Radioactive material, Type B(U) package, non fissile or fissile-excepted Cls7 ERG163 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2916SMS / 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/2916
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FAQ
Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation Type A packages (cartons, boxes, drums, articles, etc.) identified as Type A by marking on packages or Type B packages, and the rarely occurring Type C packages (large and small, usually metal), contain The rarely occurring "Special Arrangement" shipments may be of Type A, Type B or Type C packages. Radioactive White-I labels indicate radiation levels outside single, isolated, undamaged packages are Radioactive Yellow-II and Yellow-III labeled packages have higher radiation levels. The transport index Some radioactive materials cannot be detected by commonly available instruments.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
Radiation detection equipment required; Level C minimum with dosimetry; SCBA if package breach suspected; consult radiation safety officer
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 163 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.