UN 0286 — Warheads, rocket, with bursting charge
Placard: Explosive 1.1F. ERG Guide 112. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
UN 0286 identifies rocket warheads with bursting charges — military ordnance assemblies consisting of metal-cased explosive payloads with integrated fuzing systems classified as Explosive 1.1F. These devices are capable of mass detonation, meaning the entire shipment may detonate simultaneously in a single catastrophic event.
Hazard overview: The primary hazards of UN 0286 are mass blast overpressure and high-velocity fragmentation, both of which can cause lethal injuries well beyond the immediate incident site. These warheads are sensitive to heat, shock, and friction, making any mechanical disturbance, fire exposure, or impact during an incident an extreme detonation risk.
Response guidance: Emergency responders should immediately isolate all directions to a minimum of 500 meters (1,600 ft) and, if fire is involved, evacuate a full 1,600-meter (1-mile) radius without attempting firefighting operations. Do not use water or foam — maintain maximum standoff distance and use protective cover, deferring all intervention to military explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel.
UN 0286 Quick Details
Common Hazards of UN 0286
- 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 0286 warheads are manufactured metal-cased military ordnance assemblies designed as rocket payloads, incorporating internal explosive bursting charges and integrated fuzing systems.
| Also known as | Rocket warheads with bursting chargeExplosive warheadsMilitary rocket warheadsArmed rocket warheads |
| Appearance | Manufactured military ordnance devices designed as rocket payload containing explosive bursting charges. Typically metal-cased assemblies with integrated fuzing systems. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (explosive ordnance) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (solid ordnance) |
| Water Reactivity | Not applicable — water does not detonate explosives but may affect stability of certain components |
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 0286
Extinguishing Media
PPE Requirements
SCBA with full protective clothing is the minimum requirement if approach is unavoidable, though evacuation and maximum standoff distance are strongly preferred over any close-proximity response.
Isolation & Evacuation
First Actions for a UN 0286 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 0286 — Warheads, rocket, 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.