UN 1106 — Amylamine
Placard: Flammable. ERG Guide 132. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Amylamine is a clear to pale yellow liquid with a strong ammonia-like or fishy odor, posing significant fire hazards. It is less dense than water and miscible with most organic solvents, which can exacerbate its flammability.
Hazard overview: Amylamine is a flammable and combustible material that may be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames, releasing toxic fumes. Prolonged exposure to its vapors can cause respiratory issues and skin irritation.
Response guidance: In case of an Amylamine spill, isolate the area immediately and evacuate people downwind to prevent inhalation of toxic fumes. Emergency responders should wear Level B PPE with SCBA and chemical-resistant gloves to minimize skin contact and inhalation risks.
UN 1106 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 1106
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
- Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
- Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
- Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas
- Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
- Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire.
- Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Amylamine is a clear to pale yellow liquid with a strong ammonia-like or fishy odor, less dense than water and soluble in most organic solvents.
| Also known as | 1-Pentanaminen-AmylaminePentylamine1-AminopentaneMonoamylamine |
| CAS Number | 110-58-7 |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid with a strong ammonia-like or fishy odor. Less dense than water and miscible with most organic solvents. |
| Flash Point | -6C (21F) |
| Boiling Point | 104C (219F) |
| Vapor Density | 3.0 (heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Soluble in water with weak alkaline reaction; no violent reactivity but may generate heat. |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1106
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
When handling Amylamine, wear Level B PPE with SCBA, chemical-resistant gloves, and a suit to prevent skin absorption and inhalation of toxic vapors.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 1106 Incident
- 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 for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.
- 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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