☣️ UN 3026 • CLASS 6
UN 3026 — Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, poisonous
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 151. 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 3026 Quick Details
UN 3026
Product name: Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, poisonous
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill/leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; evacuate 800m downwind during fire; consider initial evacuation 100m in all directions
Common Hazards of UN 3026
- 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.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Coumarin pesticideWarfarin-type pesticideAnticoagulant rodenticide liquidHydroxycoumarins pesticide |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow or amber liquid with mild to no odor. Viscosity varies by formulation. Liquid state at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Varies by formulation and carrier solvent, typically 23-61C (73-142F) depending on petroleum distillate content |
| Boiling Point | Varies by formulation, typically 150-300C (302-572F) depending on solvent and active ingredient concentration |
| Vapor Density | Greater than 1 (heavier than air) for most liquid formulations |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water, though may form emulsions or separate depending on formulation |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3026
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray for cooling. Avoid high-pressure water streams.
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level A or B required; SCBA mandatory; fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit; double nitrile gloves; highly toxic via all routes of exposure
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: Isolate spill/leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; evacuate 800m downwind during fire; consider initial evacuation 100m in all directions
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 3026 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.
- 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 3026 — Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, pHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3026
Product: Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, poisonous
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level A or B required; SCBA mandatory; fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit; double nitrile gloves; highly toxic via all routes of exposure
ISOLATION: ERG 151: Isolate spill/leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; evacuate 800m downwind during fire; consider initial evacuation 100m in all directions
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 3026 — Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, poisonous
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow or amber liquid with mild to no odor. Viscosity varies by formulation. Liquid state at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though may form emulsions or separate depending on formulation
Extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray for cooling. Avoid high-pressure water streams.
PPE: Level A or B required; SCBA mandatory; fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit; double nitrile gloves; highly toxic via all routes of exposure
Isolation: ERG 151: Isolate spill/leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; evacuate 800m downwind during fire; consider initial evacuation 100m in all directions
— 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/3026 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3026 Coumarin derivative pesticide, liquid, poisonous Cls6 ERG151 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3026SMS / 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/3026
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3026
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 A or B required; SCBA mandatory; fully encapsulating chemical-resistant suit; double nitrile gloves; highly toxic via all routes of exposure
Water reactivity: No significant reaction with water, though may form emulsions or separate depending on formulation. Recommended extinguishing: Alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, dry chemical, water spray for cooling. Avoid high-pressure water streams..
ERG Guide 151 recommendation: ERG 151: Isolate spill/leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; evacuate 800m downwind during fire; consider initial evacuation 100m in all directions
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.