UN 0167 — Projectiles, with bursting charge
Placard: Explosive 1.1F. ERG Guide 112. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 0167 covers military projectiles containing high explosive bursting charges, classified as Division 1.1F due to their mass explosion potential. These munitions can detonate simultaneously as an entire load, producing catastrophic blast overpressure and high-velocity fragmentation.
Hazard overview: The primary hazard of UN 0167 is mass detonation, meaning the complete cargo can explode in a single event rather than burning progressively. The metal casings become lethal fragmentation projectiles upon detonation, and the materials are sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.
Response guidance: Emergency responders must not attempt to fight a fire involving UN 0167 projectiles and should evacuate the area immediately to a minimum of 800 meters in all directions. Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel must be notified at once, as these are specialized military munitions beyond the scope of standard firefighting response.
UN 0167 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 0167
- Mass explosion hazard — entire load may detonate simultaneously.
- Severe blast overpressure and fragmentation.
- Sensitive to heat, shock, and friction.
- Secondary fire and debris hazard.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
UN 0167 projectiles are solid metal-cased munitions filled with high explosive bursting charges, varying in color, size, and appearance depending on type and country of manufacture.
| Appearance | Military munitions consisting of metal casings filled with high explosive bursting charges. Color and appearance vary by type and country of manufacture. Solid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid ordnance) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant water reaction, but water application may not prevent detonation from heat or shock |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0167
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
If response is unavoidable, full structural firefighting gear with SCBA provides only minimal protection, and maximum standoff distance must be maintained at all times.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 0167 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper.
- Establish large isolation zone — minimum 500 meters in all directions.
- Stage upwind, uphill; limit personnel to essential responders only.
- Request Hazmat + law enforcement + additional resources immediately.
- Do not fight fire — evacuate and isolate; let burn if no life safety risk.
- Protect exposures only if safe and directed by command.
- Consult current ERG Guide 112 and follow SOP/SOG.
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UN 0167 — Projectiles, with bursting chargeUse 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.