☣️ UN 3325 • CLASS 7
UN 3325 — Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), non-fissile or fissile-excepted
Placard: Radioactive. ERG Guide 165. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ Verification required:
Broad or variable material category; verify exact product, SDS and shipping papers.
⚠️ 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.
UN 3325 is a Class 7 radioactive material entry. The main response priorities are life safety, package integrity, contamination control, radiation monitoring, and early notification of the radiation authority.
Hazard overview: Undamaged packages generally present low risk, but damaged packages or released contents may create external radiation or contamination hazards. Some radioactive materials may not be detectable with basic instruments.
Response guidance: Do not touch damaged packages or spilled material. Isolate the area, keep people upwind and away, use radiation survey instruments and dosimetry when available, and follow radiation authority direction.
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UN 3325 Quick Details
UN 3325
Product name: Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), non-fissile or fissile-excepted
DOT Class: 7
Placard type: Radioactive
ERG Guide: 165 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 165: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 meters in all directions; increase isolation distance for large spills or damaged packages; consult radiation authority
Common Hazards of UN 3325
- Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public during
- Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation exposure,
- Type AF or IF packages, identified by package markings, do not contain life-threatening amounts of material.
- Type B(U)F, B(M)F and CF packages (identified by markings on packages or shipping papers) contain potentially
- The rarely occurring "Special Arrangement" shipments may be of Type AF, BF or CF packages. Package type
- The transport index (TI) shown on labels or a shipping paper might not indicate the radiation level at one meter
- Some radioactive materials cannot be detected by commonly available instruments.
- Water from cargo fire control is not expected to cause pollution.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Variable physical form depending on source material; typically solid objects or materials with low levels of radioactive contamination distributed throughout. Material may appear as contaminated equipment, building materials, or other solid waste.
| Also known as | LSA-III radioactive materialLow specific activity material class IIINon-fissile radioactive substanceFissile-excepted LSA material |
| Appearance | Variable physical form depending on source material; typically solid objects or materials with low levels of radioactive contamination distributed throughout. Material may appear as contaminated equipment, building materials, or other solid waste. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (radioactive hazard, not flammability hazard) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (varies by specific material composition) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (typically solid material) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction expected under normal conditions |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 3325
Extinguishing Media
Not applicable for fire suppression; use appropriate extinguishing agents for any combustible materials present
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Radiation monitoring equipment required; appropriate protective clothing to minimize contamination; respiratory protection if airborne contamination possible; dosimetry for emergency responders
Radiation monitoring equipment required; appropriate protective clothing to minimize contamination; respiratory protection if airborne contamination possible; dosimetry for emergency responders
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 165: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 meters in all directions; increase isolation distance for large spills or damaged packages; consult radiation authority
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 165).
First Actions for a UN 3325 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not
- Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the priority for
- Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Detain or isolate uninjured persons or equipment suspected to be contaminated; delay decontamination and
- Isolate spill or leak area for at least 25 meters (75 feet) in all directions.
- Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet).
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UN 3325 — Radioactive material, low specific activHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 3325
Product: Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), non-fissile or fissile-excepted
Class 7 / Radioactive / ERG 165
PPE: Radiation monitoring equipment required; appropriate protective clothing to minimize contamination; respiratory protection if airborne contamination possible; dosimetry for emergency responders
ISOLATION: ERG 165: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 meters in all directions; increase isolation distance for large spills or damaged packages; consult radiation authority
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 3325 — Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), non-fissile or fissile-excepted
Class: 7 | Placard: Radioactive | ERG Guide: 165
Appearance: Variable physical form depending on source material; typically solid objects or materials with low levels of radioactive contamination distributed throughout. Material may appear as contaminated equipment, building materials, or other solid waste.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction expected under normal conditions
Extinguishing: Not applicable for fire suppression; use appropriate extinguishing agents for any combustible materials present
PPE: Radiation monitoring equipment required; appropriate protective clothing to minimize contamination; respiratory protection if airborne contamination possible; dosimetry for emergency responders
Isolation: ERG 165: isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 meters in all directions; increase isolation distance for large spills or damaged packages; consult radiation authority
— Key Hazards —
• Radiation presents minimal risk to transport workers, emergency response personnel and the public during
• Undamaged packages are safe. Contents of damaged packages may cause higher external radiation exposure,
• Type AF or IF packages, identified by package markings, do not contain life-threatening amounts of material.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not
• Priorities for rescue, life-saving, first aid, fire control and other hazards are higher than the priority for
• Radiation Authority must be notified of accident conditions. Radiation Authority is usually responsible for
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/radioactive-material-low-specific-un-3325 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
UN3325 Radioactive material, low specific activity (LSA-III), non-fissile or fissile-excepted Cls7 ERG165 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/radioactive-material-low-specific-un-3325SMS / 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/radioactive-material-low-specific-un-3325
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 3325
Yes. It is a Class 7 radioactive material entry.
Undamaged packages normally present low external risk, but labels and radiation readings should still be checked.
Isolate the area, avoid contact, monitor radiation if equipped, and notify the radiation authority.
Use protective clothing to prevent contamination, respiratory protection if airborne contamination is possible, and dosimetry for responders.
Minimize time, maximize distance, and use shielding whenever practical.
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.