UN 2515 — Bromoform
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 159. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 2515 At a Glance
UN 2515 (Bromoform) is listed as DOT Class 6 Toxic and is assigned to ERG Guide 159. Use this page to review placard data, common hazards, PPE notes, isolation context, first actions, and related UN numbers.
UN 2515 is Bromoform, a toxic brominated material assigned to ERG Guide 159. Dense vapor/liquid and toxic bromine fire products are key concerns.
Hazard overview: TOXIC brominated material; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact may cause serious injury. Heavy vapor or dust can collect in low or poorly ventilated spaces. Non-flammable or not readily combustible, but heating can produce toxic/corrosive bromine or hydrogen bromide fumes.
Response guidance: For UN 2515, isolate the area, avoid skin contact and use SCBA where dust, vapor, mist or fire is present. Contain toxic/corrosive runoff and verify product controls with SDS and ERG 159.
Firefighter training notes: Training for UN 2515 should emphasize toxic/corrosive exposure routes, skin absorption, SCBA use, decontamination, runoff containment and SDS verification. Use ERG 159, SDS and local SOP.
Regulatory context: Bromoform is regulated as a hazardous material for transport and emergency response. Storage, exposure, spill reporting, waste and fire-code duties depend on quantity, concentration and jurisdiction; verify shipping papers, SDS and local authority requirements.
Storage & handling: Bromoform should be stored in tightly closed compatible containers with ventilation, secondary containment, restricted access and SDS-based segregation from incompatible materials.
UN 2515 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 2515
- TOXIC brominated material; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact may cause serious injury.
- Heavy vapor or dust can collect in low or poorly ventilated spaces.
- Non-flammable or not readily combustible, but heating can produce toxic/corrosive bromine or hydrogen bromide fumes.
- Liquid or residues may be denser than water and spread contamination below the surface.
- Runoff may carry persistent brominated contamination and harm waterways.
- Containers may rupture or fail when heated.
- Avoid skin contact and prevent spread into drains or waterways.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Colorless to pale yellow, heavy liquid with a characteristic sweet, chloroform-like odor. Denser than water and non-flammable.
| Also known as | TribromomethaneMethyl tribromideCHBr3Tribromometano |
| CAS Number | 75-25-2 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow, heavy liquid with a characteristic sweet, chloroform-like odor. Denser than water and non-flammable. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-flammable liquid) |
| Boiling Point | 149C (300F) |
| Vapor Density | 8.7 (much heavier than air) |
| Water Reactivity | Slightly soluble in water; no significant reaction under normal conditions |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2515
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Use positive-pressure SCBA for dust, vapor, mist, fire or confined-space exposure. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, boots, eye/face protection and protective clothing.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 2515 Incident
- Call 911 and the emergency response number on the shipping paper, if available.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away and establish incident command.
- Stay upwind, uphill and upstream.
- Avoid breathing vapor, dust, mist, smoke or fumes and avoid skin or eye contact.
- Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material without proper training and PPE.
- Prevent contaminated dust, liquid, runoff and decontamination waste from spreading.
- Ventilate confined spaces only after monitoring and only if properly trained and equipped.
- Use ERG Guide 159, SDS, shipping papers and monitoring to set isolation, evacuation and entry decisions.
📋 Copy & Share Field Card
UN 2515 — BromoformUse for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS.