UN 1345 — Rubber shoddy, powdered or granulated
Placard: Flammable Solid. ERG Guide 133. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Rubber shoddy is a flammable solid that is derived from scrap rubber and has a characteristic rubber odor.
Hazard overview: Rubber shoddy is a flammable solid that may be ignited by friction, heat, sparks, or flames. It is a brown to black powdered or granulated solid material.
Response guidance: In case of fire, use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or foam suitable for Class B fires. Evacuate if a tank or railcar is involved in the fire.
UN 1345 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 1345
- Flammable/combustible material.
- May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames.
- Some may burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
- Powders, dusts, shavings, borings, turnings or cuttings may explode or burn with explosive violence.
- Substance may be transported in a molten form at a temperature that may be above its flash point.
- May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
- Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
- Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Rubber shoddy is a brown to black powdered or granulated solid material derived from scrap rubber.
| Also known as | Rubber shoddyPowdered rubber shoddyGranulated rubber shoddyReclaimed rubber powderGround rubber waste |
| Appearance | Brown to black powdered or granulated solid material derived from scrap rubber. Typically has a characteristic rubber odor and appears as fine particles or granules at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (combustible solid) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (solid material, decomposes) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction with water |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1345
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
Level D minimum PPE is required for routine handling of rubber shoddy, while Level C with SCBA is required for fire or large spill situations.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 1345 Incident
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- 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 1345 — Rubber shoddy, powdered or granulatedUse 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.