☣️ UN 3215 • CLASS 5
UN 3215 — Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s.
Placard: Oxidizer. ERG Guide 140. 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 3215 Quick Details
UN 3215
Product name: Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s.
DOT Class: 5
Placard type: Oxidizer
ERG Guide: 140 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 140: isolate spill 25-50m; if fire or cargo involved, isolate 800m all directions, consider evacuation 1600m downwind
Common Hazards of UN 3215
- These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
- Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- May explode from heat or contamination.
- Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels).
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Inorganic persulfatesPeroxydisulfatesPeroxodisulfatesPersulfate salts |
| Appearance | Typically white to colorless crystalline solids or powders, odorless or with slight characteristic odor. Stable at room temperature when dry. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (oxidizing solid, non-flammable but supports combustion) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling, typically above 100C/212F) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Soluble in water with exothermic reaction; solutions may decompose releasing oxygen |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3215
Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, sand, CO2 for surrounding fires; flood with water from distance if possible
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum for spills; SCBA required in fire or confined space; avoid contact with combustibles
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 140: isolate spill 25-50m; if fire or cargo involved, isolate 800m all directions, consider evacuation 1600m downwind
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 140).
First Actions for a UN 3215 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.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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UN 3215 — Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s.HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3215
Product: Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s.
Class 5 / Oxidizer / ERG 140
PPE: Level B minimum for spills; SCBA required in fire or confined space; avoid contact with combustibles
ISOLATION: ERG 140: isolate spill 25-50m; if fire or cargo involved, isolate 800m all directions, consider evacuation 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 3215 — Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s.
Class: 5 | Placard: Oxidizer | ERG Guide: 140
Appearance: Typically white to colorless crystalline solids or powders, odorless or with slight characteristic odor. Stable at room temperature when dry.
Water Reactivity: Soluble in water with exothermic reaction; solutions may decompose releasing oxygen
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, CO2 for surrounding fires; flood with water from distance if possible
PPE: Level B minimum for spills; SCBA required in fire or confined space; avoid contact with combustibles
Isolation: ERG 140: isolate spill 25-50m; if fire or cargo involved, isolate 800m all directions, consider evacuation 1600m downwind
— Key Hazards —
• These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
• Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
• May explode from heat or contamination.
— 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.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3215 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3215 Persulphates, inorganic, n.o.s. Cls5 ERG140 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3215SMS / 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/3215
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3215
These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May explode from heat or contamination. Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or
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 for spills; SCBA required in fire or confined space; avoid contact with combustibles
Water reactivity: Soluble in water with exothermic reaction; solutions may decompose releasing oxygen. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, sand, CO2 for surrounding fires; flood with water from distance if possible.
ERG Guide 140 recommendation: ERG 140: isolate spill 25-50m; if fire or cargo involved, isolate 800m all directions, consider evacuation 1600m downwind
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 140 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.