UN 0131 — Lighters, fuse
Placard: Explosive 1.4G. ERG Guide 114. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 0131 Lighters, Fuse are small pyrotechnic devices classified as Explosive 1.4G, used to ignite safety fuses or blasting fuses in controlled detonation applications. These articles present a localized fire and minor blast hazard, with effects typically confined to the immediate area of ignition.
Hazard overview: UN 0131 can undergo localized deflagration, producing smoke, heat, and flame from the ignition composition within the device. The primary risk is fire rather than significant blast, though mass ignition of multiple units may increase the hazard severity.
Response guidance: Responders should isolate the affected area to at least 100 meters in all directions and deny entry to unauthorized personnel. For larger fires involving stockpiles, an evacuation radius of up to 800 meters should be considered per ERG Guide 114.
UN 0131 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 0131
- Minor blast or fire hazard — limited effect.
- Localized burning or deflagration possible.
- Smoke and heat from burning.
- Low mass explosion risk under normal conditions.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
UN 0131 Lighters, Fuse are small cylindrical or tubular pyrotechnic articles with a cardboard or plastic body, commonly red, brown, or green in color, containing a small ignition composition charge.
| Also known as | Fuse lightersSafety fuse ignitersBlasting fuse lightersPyrotechnic fuse igniters |
| Appearance | Small pyrotechnic devices typically consisting of a cardboard or plastic body containing a small amount of ignition composition. Usually cylindrical or tubular in shape, often red, brown, or green in color. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (pyrotechnic article) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (pyrotechnic article) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid article) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction under normal conditions |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0131
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Structural firefighting PPE with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required when responding to incidents involving UN 0131 Lighters, Fuse.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 0131 Incident
- CALL 911. Notify law enforcement.
- Isolate area; keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stage upwind; eliminate ignition sources.
- Request Hazmat + law enforcement.
- Consult current ERG Guide 114 and follow SOP/SOG.
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UN 0131 — Lighters, fuseUse 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.