☣️ UN 3117 • CLASS 5
UN 3117 — Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperature controlled
Placard: Organic Peroxide. ERG Guide 148. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
🚒☣️
⚠️ 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.
Advertisement
UN 3117 Quick Details
UN 3117
Product name: Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperature controlled
DOT Class: 5
Placard type: Organic Peroxide
ERG Guide: 148 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 148: Isolate spill 100m all directions; if fire or heated, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 1600m downwind
Common Hazards of UN 3117
- 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.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Organic peroxide type E liquidTemperature-controlled organic peroxideSelf-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) peroxideControlled temperature peroxide liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid with a mild chemical odor. Physical properties vary depending on specific peroxide formulation. Liquid at ambient temperature but requires temperature control during transport. |
| Flash Point | Varies by formulation, typically low (<23C/73F); may auto-ignite from decomposition heat |
| Boiling Point | Varies by formulation; may decompose before boiling |
| Vapor Density | Greater than 1 (heavier than air), specific value depends on formulation |
| Water Reactivity | May react with water causing decomposition; avoid water contamination which can trigger runaway decomposition |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3117
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray for cooling only; DO NOT use foam containing metal salts or acids
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with full-face SCBA; heat-resistant protective clothing; avoid all sources of ignition and heat
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 148: Isolate spill 100m all directions; if fire or heated, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 1600m downwind
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 148).
First Actions for a UN 3117 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
- Consider initial evacuation for at least 250 meters (800 feet) in all directions.
Advertisement
📋 Copy & Share Field Card
UN 3117 — Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperaHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3117
Product: Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperature controlled
Class 5 / Organic Peroxide / ERG 148
PPE: Level B minimum with full-face SCBA; heat-resistant protective clothing; avoid all sources of ignition and heat
ISOLATION: ERG 148: Isolate spill 100m all directions; if fire or heated, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 1600m downwind
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 3117 — Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperature controlled
Class: 5 | Placard: Organic Peroxide | ERG Guide: 148
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid with a mild chemical odor. Physical properties vary depending on specific peroxide formulation. Liquid at ambient temperature but requires temperature control during transport.
Water Reactivity: May react with water causing decomposition; avoid water contamination which can trigger runaway decomposition
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray for cooling only; DO NOT use foam containing metal salts or acids
PPE: Level B minimum with full-face SCBA; heat-resistant protective clothing; avoid all sources of ignition and heat
Isolation: ERG 148: Isolate spill 100m all directions; if fire or heated, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 1600m downwind
— 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/3117 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3117 Organic peroxide type E, liquid, temperature controlled Cls5 ERG148 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3117SMS / 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/3117
Advertisement
Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3117
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 B minimum with full-face SCBA; heat-resistant protective clothing; avoid all sources of ignition and heat
Water reactivity: May react with water causing decomposition; avoid water contamination which can trigger runaway decomposition. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray for cooling only; DO NOT use foam containing metal salts or acids.
ERG Guide 148 recommendation: ERG 148: Isolate spill 100m all directions; if fire or heated, isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 1600m downwind
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.