☣️ UN 3404 • CLASS 4
Potassium sodium alloys, solid
Placard: Dangerous When Wet. 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 3404
Class: 4
Placard type: Dangerous When Wet
ERG: Guide 138 (check current ERG)
Verify shipping papers and exact product details; use ERG Guide 138 for initial actions and isolation/evacuation guidance.
Common hazards (high level)
- Produce flammable gases on contact with water.
- May ignite on contact with water or moist air.
- Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water.
- May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Some are transported in highly flammable liquids.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- Inhalation or contact with vapors, substance or decomposition products may cause severe injury or
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.
- 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 300 meters (1000 feet).
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MAYDAY / HAZMAT QUICK NOTE UN 3404 — Potassium sodium alloys, solid Class: 4 | Placard: Dangerous When Wet ERG: Guide 138 (check current ERG) FIRST ACTIONS: use SOP/SOG + ERG; stage upwind; isolate; deny entry; request Hazmat.
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FAQ
A UN/NA number is a four-digit identifier used in transport markings and placards to help identify hazardous materials for emergency response.
No. This page is a training/quick-reference aid. Always consult the current ERG and follow your SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Common locations include placards, orange panels, shipping papers, SDS documents, container markings, rail car/vehicle IDs, and facility signage.
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.