☣️ UN 3105 • CLASS 5
Organic peroxide type D, liquid
Placard: Organic Peroxide. 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 3105
Class: 5
Placard type: Organic Peroxide
ERG: Guide 145 (check current ERG)
Verify shipping papers and exact product details; use ERG Guide 145 for initial actions and isolation/evacuation guidance.
Common hazards (high level)
- May explode from heat or contamination.
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with substance may cause severe injury or burns.
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.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- Consider initial evacuation for at least 250 meters (800 feet) in all directions.
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MAYDAY / HAZMAT QUICK NOTE UN 3105 — Organic peroxide type D, liquid Class: 5 | Placard: Organic Peroxide ERG: Guide 145 (check current ERG) FIRST ACTIONS: use SOP/SOG + ERG; stage upwind; isolate; deny entry; request Hazmat.
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FAQ
A UN/NA number is a four-digit identifier used in transport markings and placards to help identify hazardous materials for emergency response.
No. This page is a training/quick-reference aid. Always consult the current ERG and follow your SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Common locations include placards, orange panels, shipping papers, SDS documents, container markings, rail car/vehicle IDs, and facility signage.
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.