☣️ UN 3015 • CLASS 6
UN 3015 — Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 131. 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 3015 Quick Details
UN 3015
Product name: Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 131 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation
Common Hazards of UN 3015
- 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.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Paraquat formulationDiquat formulationBipyridinium herbicideContact herbicide liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to amber-colored liquid with mild to no odor. Aqueous or solvent-based formulation of bipyridilium compounds at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | 23C to 61C (73F to 142F) depending on formulation solvent |
| Boiling Point | 100C to 150C (212F to 302F) depending on carrier solvent |
| Vapor Density | 1.0 to 1.2 (slightly heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction; water-miscible or dispersible formulations common |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3015
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2; water spray for cooling
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level A or B with SCBA required; full chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 131).
First Actions for a UN 3015 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 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 3015 — Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonouHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3015
Product: Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 131
PPE: Level A or B with SCBA required; full chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
ISOLATION: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation
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 3015 — Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 131
Appearance: Clear to amber-colored liquid with mild to no odor. Aqueous or solvent-based formulation of bipyridilium compounds at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction; water-miscible or dispersible formulations common
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2; water spray for cooling
PPE: Level A or B with SCBA required; full chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Isolation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation
— 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/3015 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3015 Bipyridilium pesticide, liquid, poisonous, flammable Cls6 ERG131 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3015SMS / 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/3015
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3015
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 A or B with SCBA required; full chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe toxicity
Water reactivity: No significant reaction; water-miscible or dispersible formulations common. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2; water spray for cooling.
ERG Guide 131 recommendation: ERG 131: isolate spill 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation
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.