☣️ UN 3111 • CLASS 5
Organic peroxide type B, liquid, temperature controlled
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 3111
Class: 5
Placard type: Organic Peroxide
ERG: Guide 148 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 148: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 100m in all directions; if tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation; loss of temperature control may lead to spontaneous decomposition and explosion
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Organic peroxide type B liquidTemperature-controlled organic peroxideSelf-reactive liquid type BThermally unstable organic peroxide |
| Appearance | Varies by specific peroxide formulation; typically clear to pale yellow liquids with characteristic peroxide odor. These are highly reactive organic compounds containing the peroxy (-O-O-) functional group that are stored and transported under controlled temperature conditions. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (self-reactive material, does not require ignition source) |
| Boiling Point | Varies by formulation; decomposes exothermically before reaching normal boiling point |
| Vapor Density | Typically >1 (heavier than air), but varies by specific peroxide compound |
| Water Reactivity | Generally stable in water but avoid contamination; water may be used for cooling containers in fire situations |
| Extinguishing | Water spray to keep containers cool, CO2 or dry chemical for small fires; DO NOT use foam or halogenated agents which may accelerate decomposition |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level A required for spill response; full encapsulation with SCBA; thermal protective clothing if fire involved; maintain temperature control at all times |
| Isolation | ERG 148: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 100m in all directions; if tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation; loss of temperature control may lead to spontaneous decomposition and explosion |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control.
- These materials are particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature"
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air.
- 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.
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 3111 — Organic peroxide type B, liquid, tempera HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3111
Product: Organic peroxide type B, liquid, temperature controlled
Class 5 / Organic Peroxide / ERG 148
PPE: Level A required for spill response; full encapsulation with SCBA; thermal protective clothing if fire involved; maintain temperature control at all times
ISOLATION: ERG 148: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 100m in all directions; if tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation; loss of temperature control may lead to spontaneous decomposition and explosion
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 3111 — Organic peroxide type B, liquid, temperature controlled
Class: 5 | Placard: Organic Peroxide | ERG Guide: 148
Appearance: Varies by specific peroxide formulation; typically clear to pale yellow liquids with characteristic peroxide odor. These are highly reactive organic compounds containing the peroxy (-O-O-) functional group that are stored and transported under controlled temperature conditions.
Water Reactivity: Generally stable in water but avoid contamination; water may be used for cooling containers in fire situations
Extinguishing: Water spray to keep containers cool, CO2 or dry chemical for small fires; DO NOT use foam or halogenated agents which may accelerate decomposition
PPE: Level A required for spill response; full encapsulation with SCBA; thermal protective clothing if fire involved; maintain temperature control at all times
Isolation: ERG 148: Isolate spill area immediately for at least 100m in all directions; if tank/container involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider evacuation; loss of temperature control may lead to spontaneous decomposition and explosion
— Key Hazards —
• May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control.
• These materials are particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature"
• May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
— 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/3111 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3111 Organic peroxide type B, liquid, temperature controlled Cls5 ERG148 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3111SMS / 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/3111
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FAQ
May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control. These materials are particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature" May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air. 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.
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 required for spill response; full encapsulation with SCBA; thermal protective clothing if fire involved; maintain temperature control at all times
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 148 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.