☣️ UN 3119 • CLASS 5
UN 3119 — Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperature controlled
Placard: Organic Peroxide. ERG Guide 148. 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 3119 Quick Details
UN 3119
Product name: Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperature controlled
DOT Class: 5
Placard type: Organic Peroxide
ERG Guide: 148 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 148: isolate spill/leak area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 800m
Common Hazards of UN 3119
- 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 F liquid temperature controlledSelf-reactive liquid type F temperature controlledOrganic peroxide liquid type FTemperature controlled peroxide liquid |
| Appearance | Liquid organic peroxide compounds that require temperature control during transport. Color and odor vary by specific formulation. These materials are less hazardous than types A-E but still thermally unstable. |
| Flash Point | Varies by formulation, typically low to moderate flash points |
| Boiling Point | Varies by specific organic peroxide formulation |
| Vapor Density | Varies by formulation, typically heavier than air |
| Water Reactivity | Generally no violent reaction with water, but contamination may trigger decomposition |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3119
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray or fog from distance, CO2, dry chemical; avoid contamination
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA required; full chemical protective suit if material is involved in fire or leak; keep personnel upwind and uphill
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 148: isolate spill/leak area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 800m
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 148).
First Actions for a UN 3119 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.
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UN 3119 — Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperaHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3119
Product: Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperature controlled
Class 5 / Organic Peroxide / ERG 148
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required; full chemical protective suit if material is involved in fire or leak; keep personnel upwind and uphill
ISOLATION: ERG 148: isolate spill/leak area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 800m
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 3119 — Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperature controlled
Class: 5 | Placard: Organic Peroxide | ERG Guide: 148
Appearance: Liquid organic peroxide compounds that require temperature control during transport. Color and odor vary by specific formulation. These materials are less hazardous than types A-E but still thermally unstable.
Water Reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water, but contamination may trigger decomposition
Extinguishing: Use water spray or fog from distance, CO2, dry chemical; avoid contamination
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA required; full chemical protective suit if material is involved in fire or leak; keep personnel upwind and uphill
Isolation: ERG 148: isolate spill/leak area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 800m
— 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/3119 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3119 Organic peroxide type F, liquid, temperature controlled Cls5 ERG148 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3119SMS / 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/3119
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3119
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 SCBA required; full chemical protective suit if material is involved in fire or leak; keep personnel upwind and uphill
Water reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water, but contamination may trigger decomposition. Recommended extinguishing: Use water spray or fog from distance, CO2, dry chemical; avoid contamination.
ERG Guide 148 recommendation: ERG 148: isolate spill/leak area 50m all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire isolate 800m all directions and evacuate 800m
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.