☣️ UN 1616 • CLASS 6
UN 1616 — Lead acetate
Placard: Toxic. ERG Guide 151. 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.
Lead acetate is a highly toxic substance that requires immediate attention in case of an emergency. It is essential to follow proper procedures to minimize exposure and prevent severe injury.
Hazard overview: Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact.
Response guidance: Isolate the spill area and evacuate the area. For large spills, consider evacuating downwind areas.
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UN 1616 Quick Details
UN 1616
Product name: Lead acetate
DOT Class: 6
Placard type: Toxic
ERG Guide: 151 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill area at least 25m in all directions; if large spill isolate 50m and evacuate downwind
Common Hazards of UN 1616
- 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.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
White crystalline solid or powder with a slightly sweet taste.
| Also known as | Lead(II) acetateLead diacetateSugar of leadPlumbous acetateAcetic acid lead salt |
| CAS Number | 301-04-2 |
| Appearance | White crystalline solid or powder with a slightly sweet taste. Odorless. Soluble in water. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (non-combustible solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Dissolves in water forming a toxic solution; no violent reaction |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1616
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2; foam acceptable for fire control
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum; full-face respirator with HEPA filters; chemical-resistant gloves and suit required to prevent skin contact
Level B minimum; full-face respirator with HEPA filters; chemical-resistant gloves and suit required to prevent skin contact.
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 151: isolate spill area at least 25m in all directions; if large spill isolate 50m and evacuate downwind
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 151).
First Actions for a UN 1616 Incident
- 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 1616 — Lead acetateHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1616
Product: Lead acetate
Class 6 / Toxic / ERG 151
PPE: Level B minimum; full-face respirator with HEPA filters; chemical-resistant gloves and suit required to prevent skin contact
ISOLATION: ERG 151: isolate spill area at least 25m in all directions; if large spill isolate 50m and evacuate downwind
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 1616 — Lead acetate
Class: 6 | Placard: Toxic | ERG Guide: 151
Appearance: White crystalline solid or powder with a slightly sweet taste. Odorless. Soluble in water.
Water Reactivity: Dissolves in water forming a toxic solution; no violent reaction
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2; foam acceptable for fire control
PPE: Level B minimum; full-face respirator with HEPA filters; chemical-resistant gloves and suit required to prevent skin contact
Isolation: ERG 151: isolate spill area at least 25m in all directions; if large spill isolate 50m and evacuate downwind
— 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 —
• 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.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1616 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
UN1616 Lead acetate Cls6 ERG151 | ERG 151: isolate spill area at least 25m in all directions; if large spill isola | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1616SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/lead-acetate-un-1616
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1616
Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Avoid any skin contact.
Isolate the spill area and evacuate the area. For large spills, consider evacuating downwind areas.
No information available on flammability of UN 1616.
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.