☣️ UN 3229 • CLASS 4

UN 3229 — Self-reactive liquid type F

Placard: Flammable Solid. ERG Guide 149. 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 3229 Quick Details

UN 3229
Product name: Self-reactive liquid type F
DOT Class: 4
Placard type: Flammable Solid
ERG Guide: 149 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 149: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider initial evacuation for 800m

Common Hazards of UN 3229

  • Self-decomposition, self-polymerization, or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical
  • May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
  • Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
  • Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
  • May burn violently. Decomposition or polymerization may be self-accelerating and produce large
  • Vapors or dust may form explosive mixtures with air.
  • Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance or decomposition products may cause severe injury or
  • May produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases.

Chemical Identity & Physical Properties

Also known asSelf-reactive liquid type FOrganic peroxide type F liquidSelf-accelerating decomposition liquidSADL type F
AppearanceVariable appearance depending on specific formulation; typically a liquid at room temperature. May be colorless to colored, with characteristic odor depending on the organic compound. Represents a broad category of self-reactive organic liquids with lower hazard potential than types A-E.
Flash PointVariable, typically >60C (140F) for type F classification, but depends on specific formulation
Boiling PointVariable depending on specific chemical composition, typically 100-250C (212-482F)
Vapor DensityVariable, typically >1 (heavier than air) for most organic liquid formulations
Water ReactivityGenerally no violent reaction with water, but may be water-immiscible; avoid contamination as some formulations may be sensitive to moisture
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.

Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3229

Extinguishing Media

Dry chemical, CO2, water spray for cooling; foam may be used but compatibility depends on specific formulation

PPE Requirements

⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA required in fire or decomposition scenarios; heat-protective clothing for fire situations; keep containers cool with water spray from distance

Isolation & Evacuation

ERG 149: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider initial evacuation for 800m
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 149).

First Actions for a UN 3229 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 3229 — Self-reactive liquid type F
HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3229 Product: Self-reactive liquid type F Class 4 / Flammable Solid / ERG 149 PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required in fire or decomposition scenarios; heat-protective clothing for fire situations; keep containers cool with water spray from distance ISOLATION: ERG 149: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider initial evacuation for 800m ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO

Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.

SMS WhatsApp
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING === UN 3229 — Self-reactive liquid type F Class: 4 | Placard: Flammable Solid | ERG Guide: 149 Appearance: Variable appearance depending on specific formulation; typically a liquid at room temperature. May be colorless to colored, with characteristic odor depending on the organic compound. Represents a broad category of self-reactive organic liquids with lower hazard potential than types A-E. Water Reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water, but may be water-immiscible; avoid contamination as some formulations may be sensitive to moisture Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray for cooling; foam may be used but compatibility depends on specific formulation PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required in fire or decomposition scenarios; heat-protective clothing for fire situations; keep containers cool with water spray from distance Isolation: ERG 149: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider initial evacuation for 800m — Key Hazards — • Self-decomposition, self-polymerization, or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical • May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. • Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. — 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/3229 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING

Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.

SMS (short)
UN3229 Self-reactive liquid type F Cls4 ERG149 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3229SMS / 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/3229

Related UN Numbers in Class 4

Discovery block for training / quick reference. Always consult the current ERG + your SOP/SOG for operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3229

Self-decomposition, self-polymerization, or self-ignition may be triggered by heat, chemical May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May burn violently. Decomposition or polymerization may be self-accelerating and produce large Vapors or dust may form explosive mixtures with air. Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance or decomposition products may cause severe injury or May produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases.

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; SCBA required in fire or decomposition scenarios; heat-protective clothing for fire situations; keep containers cool with water spray from distance

Water reactivity: Generally no violent reaction with water, but may be water-immiscible; avoid contamination as some formulations may be sensitive to moisture. Recommended extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray for cooling; foam may be used but compatibility depends on specific formulation.

ERG Guide 149 recommendation: ERG 149: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50m in all directions; if tank/rail car involved in fire, isolate 800m in all directions and consider initial evacuation for 800m

No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 149 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.