☣️ UN 3285 • CLASS 6
Vanadium compound, n.o.s.
Placard: Toxic. 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 3285
Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG: Guide 151 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; for large spills isolate 100+ meters; keep unauthorized personnel away
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Vanadium compoundsVanadium saltsVanadium-containing substances |
| Appearance | Varies widely depending on specific compound; may appear as colored powders, crystals, or solutions ranging from green to orange to black. Most are odorless solids at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (typically inorganic solids) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (compound-specific, many decompose before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid compounds) |
| Water Reactivity | Generally no violent reaction, but some vanadium compounds may dissolve or react slowly with water forming toxic solutions |
| Extinguishing | Dry chemical, CO2, sand, or earth for small fires; water spray may be used for cooling containers |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum with SCBA; impervious protective clothing, gloves, and boots required to prevent any skin contact with toxic material |
| Isolation | ERG 151: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; for large spills isolate 100+ meters; keep unauthorized personnel away |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
- Avoid any skin contact.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may pollute waterways.
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
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 3285 — Vanadium compound, n.o.s. HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3285
Product: Vanadium compound, n.o.s.
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA; impervious protective clothing, gloves, and boots required to prevent any skin contact with toxic material
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; for large spills isolate 100+ meters; keep unauthorized personnel away
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 3285 — Vanadium compound, n.o.s.
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: Varies widely depending on specific compound; may appear as colored powders, crystals, or solutions ranging from green to orange to black. Most are odorless solids at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: Generally no violent reaction, but some vanadium compounds may dissolve or react slowly with water forming toxic solutions
Extinguishing: Dry chemical, CO2, sand, or earth for small fires; water spray may be used for cooling containers
PPE: Level B minimum with SCBA; impervious protective clothing, gloves, and boots required to prevent any skin contact with toxic material
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25-50 meters in all directions; for large spills isolate 100+ meters; keep unauthorized personnel away
— Key Hazards —
• Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.
• Avoid any skin contact.
• Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
— 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/3285 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN3285 Vanadium compound, n.o.s. Cls6 ERG151 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/3285SMS / 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/3285
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FAQ
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways.
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; impervious protective clothing, gloves, and boots required to prevent any skin contact with toxic material
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 151 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.