☣️ UN 1506 • CLASS 5
UN 1506 — Strontium chlorate
Placard: Oxidizer. ERG Guide 143. 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.
Strontium chlorate is a white to yellowish crystalline powder or granules that is odorless and solid at room temperature. It is highly reactive and can explode from friction, heat, or contamination.
Hazard overview: Strontium chlorate may explode from friction, heat, or contamination, and will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. It can also create an oxidizing solution when dissolved in water.
Response guidance: In the event of a spill, isolate the area 25m in all directions, and use water spray or dry sand to extinguish fires. Avoid organic materials and reducing agents, and consider evacuation if a large spill or fire occurs.
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UN 1506 Quick Details
UN 1506
Product name: Strontium chlorate
DOT Class: 5
Placard type: Oxidizer
ERG Guide: 143 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 143: isolate spill 25m all directions; large spill 50m; if fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation 1600m downwind
Common Hazards of UN 1506
- May explode from friction, heat or contamination.
- These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels).
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
- TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe
- Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
Strontium chlorate is a white to yellowish crystalline powder or granules with no odor, solid at room temperature.
| Also known as | Chloric acid strontium saltStrontium chlorate anhydrousStrontium dichlorate |
| CAS Number | 7791-10-8 |
| Appearance | White to yellowish crystalline powder or granules. Odorless. Solid at room temperature. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (oxidizing solid) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes at 120C (248F) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid) |
| Water Reactivity | Soluble in water, no violent reaction but creates oxidizing solution |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 1506
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry sand, dry chemical; avoid organic materials and reducing agents
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Level B minimum; SCBA required; chemical-resistant suit for spills; avoid friction or impact
Level B minimum with SCBA required, and a chemical-resistant suit for spills, along with avoiding friction or impact.
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 143: isolate spill 25m all directions; large spill 50m; if fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation 1600m downwind
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 143).
First Actions for a UN 1506 Incident
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- 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 1506 — Strontium chlorateHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1506
Product: Strontium chlorate
Class 5 / Oxidizer / ERG 143
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; chemical-resistant suit for spills; avoid friction or impact
ISOLATION: ERG 143: isolate spill 25m all directions; large spill 50m; if fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation 1600m 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 1506 — Strontium chlorate
Class: 5 | Placard: Oxidizer | ERG Guide: 143
Appearance: White to yellowish crystalline powder or granules. Odorless. Solid at room temperature.
Water Reactivity: Soluble in water, no violent reaction but creates oxidizing solution
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry sand, dry chemical; avoid organic materials and reducing agents
PPE: Level B minimum; SCBA required; chemical-resistant suit for spills; avoid friction or impact
Isolation: ERG 143: isolate spill 25m all directions; large spill 50m; if fire, isolate 800m all directions and consider evacuation 1600m downwind
— Key Hazards —
• May explode from friction, heat or contamination.
• These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
• May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
— First Actions —
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/strontium-chlorate-un-1506 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief.
UN1506 Strontium chlorate Cls5 ERG143 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/strontium-chlorate-un-1506SMS / 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/strontium-chlorate-un-1506
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 1506
Yes, it may explode from friction, heat, or contamination.
It creates an oxidizing solution, but no violent reaction occurs.
Level B minimum with SCBA required, and a chemical-resistant suit for spills.
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.