UN 3307 — Liquefied gas, poisonous, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Inhalation Hazard Zone A)
Placard: Toxic Gas. ERG Guide 124. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Liquefied gas, poisonous, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Inhalation Hazard Zone A) is a Zone A toxic gas entry with severe inhalation hazard. Releases require immediate isolation, air monitoring and specialized hazmat control.
Hazard overview: Toxic oxidizing liquefied gas may be fatal if inhaled and may also be corrosive, oxidizing or flammable depending on the exact gas. Vapors can spread along the ground and threaten downwind areas.
Response guidance: Use ERG Guide 124 and Table 1 distances, stay upwind, deny entry and evacuate downwind as directed. Do not attempt leak control without Level A protection and gas-specific monitoring.
UN 3307 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 3307
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin.
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.
- Substance does not burn but will support combustion.
- Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground.
- These are strong oxidizers and will react vigorously or explosively with many materials including fuels.
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Liquefied compressed gas under pressure; physical state and color varies by specific composition. May be colorless or have characteristic color depending on specific oxidizing gas. Odor varies; some may be odorless making detection difficult.
| Also known as | Liquefied poisonous oxidizing gas n.o.s.Toxic oxidizing compressed gasPoisonous liquefied oxidizing gasInhalation Hazard Zone A oxidizing gas |
| Appearance | Liquefied compressed gas under pressure; physical state and color varies by specific composition. May be colorless or have characteristic color depending on specific oxidizing gas. Odor varies; some may be odorless making detection difficult. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (oxidizing gas supports combustion) |
| Boiling Point | Varies by specific gas composition; typically below room temperature when at atmospheric pressure |
| Vapor Density | Heavier than air (gas will accumulate in low-lying areas and confined spaces) |
| Water Reactivity | May react with water depending on specific gas composition; some oxidizers react violently |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3307
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Level A required; SCBA with full facepiece; gas-tight chemical protective suit; extreme inhalation hazard Zone A requires maximum respiratory protection.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 3307 Incident
- CALL 911, then contact the emergency response telephone number shown on shipping papers, if available.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Many gases are heavier than air and will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
- See Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
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