☣️ UN 3072 • CLASS 9
UN 3072 — Life-saving appliances, not selfinflating
Placard: Miscellaneous. ERG Guide 171. 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 3072 Quick Details
UN 3072
Product name: Life-saving appliances, not selfinflating
DOT Class: 9
Placard type: Miscellaneous
ERG Guide: 171 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 171: No evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions
Common Hazards of UN 3072
- Some may burn but none ignite readily.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Some may be transported hot.
- For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported
- Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours.
- Inhalation of material may be harmful.
- Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
- Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Life-saving appliancesLife raftsEmergency flotation devicesNon-self-inflating life-saving equipmentMarine survival equipment |
| Appearance | Manufactured articles typically consisting of fabric, plastic, or composite materials in various colors (often orange or yellow). Solid devices at room temperature that may contain compressed gas cylinders or chemical inflation systems. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction under normal conditions; designed for water deployment |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3072
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or regular foam for small fires involving packaging materials
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Standard firefighting PPE; SCBA if inflation cylinders are involved in fire or if chemical irritants present
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 171: No evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 171).
First Actions for a UN 3072 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 3072 — Life-saving appliances, not selfinflatinHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3072
Product: Life-saving appliances, not selfinflating
Class 9 / Miscellaneous / ERG 171
PPE: Standard firefighting PPE; SCBA if inflation cylinders are involved in fire or if chemical irritants present
ISOLATION: ERG 171: No evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m 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 3072 — Life-saving appliances, not selfinflating
Class: 9 | Placard: Miscellaneous | ERG Guide: 171
Appearance: Manufactured articles typically consisting of fabric, plastic, or composite materials in various colors (often orange or yellow). Solid devices at room temperature that may contain compressed gas cylinders or chemical inflation systems.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction under normal conditions; designed for water deployment
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or regular foam for small fires involving packaging materials
PPE: Standard firefighting PPE; SCBA if inflation cylinders are involved in fire or if chemical irritants present
Isolation: ERG 171: No evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions
— Key Hazards —
• Some may burn but none ignite readily.
• Containers may explode when heated.
• Some may be transported hot.
— 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/3072 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3072 Life-saving appliances, not selfinflating Cls9 ERG171 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3072SMS / 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/3072
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3072
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours. Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
Standard firefighting PPE; SCBA if inflation cylinders are involved in fire or if chemical irritants present
Water reactivity: No significant reaction under normal conditions; designed for water deployment. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2, or regular foam for small fires involving packaging materials.
ERG Guide 171 recommendation: ERG 171: No evacuation distances specified for small spills; if involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 171 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.