☣️ UN 2930 • CLASS 6
Poisonous solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.
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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Quick details
UN 2930
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 134 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 134: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m daytime, 200m nighttime for small spills
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Toxic solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.Poisonous flammable organic solidFlammable toxic organic solid |
| Appearance | Varies depending on specific substance; typically a solid material at room temperature that may range from white to colored powder or crystalline form. Odor varies by specific compound. |
| Flash Point | Varies by specific substance; typically below 93°C (200°F) as flammable solid |
| Boiling Point | Varies by specific substance; decomposes or sublimes at elevated temperatures |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid); vapors when heated vary by substance |
| Water Reactivity | Generally no violent reaction with water; however specific substances may vary |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or foam may be used; avoid direct water stream |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level A or B recommended; SCBA required; full chemical protective clothing due to toxic and flammable nature |
| Isolation | ERG 134: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m daytime, 200m nighttime for small spills |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- 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 2930 — Poisonous solid, flammable, organic, n.o HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2930
Product: Poisonous solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 134
PPE: Level A or B recommended; SCBA required; full chemical protective clothing due to toxic and flammable nature
ISOLATION: ERG 134: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m daytime, 200m nighttime for small spills
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 2930 — Poisonous solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s.
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 134
Appearance: Varies depending on specific substance; typically a solid material at room temperature that may range from white to colored powder or crystalline form. Odor varies by specific compound.
Water Reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water; however specific substances may vary
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or foam may be used; avoid direct water stream
PPE: Level A or B recommended; SCBA required; full chemical protective clothing due to toxic and flammable nature
Isolation: ERG 134: Initial isolation 50m in all directions; protective action distance 100m daytime, 200m nighttime for small spills
— Key Hazards —
• Flammable/combustible material.
• May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2930 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2930 Poisonous solid, flammable, organic, n.o.s. Cls6 ERG134 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2930SMS / 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/2930
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FAQ
Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Level A or B recommended; SCBA required; full chemical protective clothing due to toxic and flammable nature
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 134 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.