☣️ UN 3009 • CLASS 6
Copper based pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
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 3009
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 131 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill area 50m (150 ft) all directions; evacuate 300m (1000 ft) downwind if material is on fire or involved in fire
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Copper fungicide solutionCupric pesticide liquidCopper-based agricultural chemicalCopper compound pesticide formulation |
| Appearance | Blue to blue-green liquid with a characteristic metallic or chemical odor. May appear as a suspension or solution containing copper salts such as copper sulfate, copper oxychloride, or copper hydroxide in organic solvents. |
| Flash Point | 23-61C (73-142F) depending on formulation and solvent carrier |
| Boiling Point | Variable, typically 100-150C (212-302F) depending on solvent base |
| Vapor Density | Heavier than air (typically >1.5 relative to air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, though may form emulsions or suspensions; copper salts are slightly soluble |
| Extinguishing | Alcohol-resistant foam (AR-AFFF), CO2, dry chemical; avoid high-pressure water streams that may spread liquid |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum required; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit mandatory; avoid all skin contact due to absorption hazard and combined toxic/flammable risk |
| Isolation | ERG 131: isolate spill area 50m (150 ft) all directions; evacuate 300m (1000 ft) downwind if material is on fire or involved in fire |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes.
- Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears).
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation, especially when in closed or confined areas.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
- HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
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.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
- 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 3009 — Copper based pesticide, liquid, poisonou HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3009
Product: Copper based pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 131
PPE: Level B minimum required; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit mandatory; avoid all skin contact due to absorption hazard and combined toxic/flammable risk
ISOLATION: ERG 131: isolate spill area 50m (150 ft) all directions; evacuate 300m (1000 ft) downwind if material is on fire or involved in fire
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 3009 — Copper based pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 131
Appearance: Blue to blue-green liquid with a characteristic metallic or chemical odor. May appear as a suspension or solution containing copper salts such as copper sulfate, copper oxychloride, or copper hydroxide in organic solvents.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though may form emulsions or suspensions; copper salts are slightly soluble
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam (AR-AFFF), CO2, dry chemical; avoid high-pressure water streams that may spread liquid
PPE: Level B minimum required; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit mandatory; avoid all skin contact due to absorption hazard and combined toxic/flammable risk
Isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill area 50m (150 ft) all directions; evacuate 300m (1000 ft) downwind if material is on fire or involved in fire
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes.
• Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears).
— 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/3009 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3009 Copper based pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable Cls6 ERG131 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3009SMS / 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/3009
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FAQ
TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Methyl chloroacetate (UN2295) is an eye irritant/lachrymator (causes flow of tears). Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or asphyxiation, especially when in closed or confined areas. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
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 required; SCBA and chemical-resistant suit mandatory; avoid all skin contact due to absorption hazard and combined toxic/flammable risk
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 131 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.