☣️ UN 3110 • CLASS 5
Organic peroxide type F, solid
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 3110
Class: 5
Placard type: Organic Peroxide
ERG: Guide 145 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 145: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: day 0.3km, night 0.8km for spills. For fire: isolate 800m in all directions; evacuate if tank/rail car is involved in fire.
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Organic peroxide type F solidSelf-reactive solid type FPeroxide compound solidOrganic peroxide formulation solid |
| Appearance | Varies depending on specific formulation; typically a white to off-white crystalline or granular solid. May be odorless or have a slight characteristic odor. Stable at room temperature when properly formulated but sensitive to heat, contamination, and shock. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (solid organic peroxide) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid material) |
| Water Reactivity | Generally no violent reaction with water, but may decompose slowly. Type F peroxides are among the least reactive organic peroxides. |
| Extinguishing | Water spray, foam, CO2, or dry chemical. Avoid directing solid streams into burning material. Cool containers with water spray from maximum distance. |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA required. Full protective clothing and face shield. Avoid all sources of ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment. Leather gloves not recommended due to ignition risk. |
| Isolation | ERG 145: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: day 0.3km, night 0.8km for spills. For fire: isolate 800m in all directions; evacuate if tank/rail car is involved in fire. |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
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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UN 3110 — Organic peroxide type F, solid HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3110
Product: Organic peroxide type F, solid
Class 5 / Organic Peroxide / ERG 145
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required. Full protective clothing and face shield. Avoid all sources of ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment. Leather gloves not recommended due to ignition risk.
ISOLATION: ERG 145: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: day 0.3km, night 0.8km for spills. For fire: isolate 800m in all directions; evacuate if tank/rail car is 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 3110 — Organic peroxide type F, solid
Class: 5 | Placard: Organic Peroxide | ERG Guide: 145
Appearance: Varies depending on specific formulation; typically a white to off-white crystalline or granular solid. May be odorless or have a slight characteristic odor. Stable at room temperature when properly formulated but sensitive to heat, contamination, and shock.
Water Reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water, but may decompose slowly. Type F peroxides are among the least reactive organic peroxides.
Extinguishing: Water spray, foam, CO2, or dry chemical. Avoid directing solid streams into burning material. Cool containers with water spray from maximum distance.
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required. Full protective clothing and face shield. Avoid all sources of ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment. Leather gloves not recommended due to ignition risk.
Isolation: ERG 145: Initial isolation 100m in all directions. Protective action distance: day 0.3km, night 0.8km for spills. For fire: isolate 800m in all directions; evacuate if tank/rail car is involved in fire.
— Key Hazards —
• May explode from heat or contamination.
• May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
• May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
— 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/3110 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3110 Organic peroxide type F, solid Cls5 ERG145 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3110SMS / 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/3110
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FAQ
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.
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 with SCBA required. Full protective clothing and face shield. Avoid all sources of ignition. Use explosion-proof equipment. Leather gloves not recommended due to ignition risk.
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 145 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.