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United Nations/North American Number Datasheet

UN/NA 1259

6.1 - Poison Inhalation Hazard 3 - Flammable liquid

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG, 2024)

A caution icon. The ERG recommendations are developed for use during the initial phase of transportation incidents; they are not intended for spills at facilities.

Material Names

  • Nickel carbonyl
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Response Guide 131

Flammable Liquids - Toxic Líquidos Inflamables - Tóxicos Liquides Inflammables - Toxiques

 

ERG Table 1: Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances

Name of Material Small Spills
(from a small package or small leak)
Large Spills
(from a large package or many small packages)
First
Isolate
in all Directions
Then Protect Downwind First
Isolate
in all Directions
Then Protect Downwind
Day Night Day Night
Nickel carbonyl 300 ft 0.9 mi 3.3 mi 3000 ft 7.0+ mi 7.0+ mi
"+" means distance can be larger in certain atmospheric conditions.

The ERG doesn't predict that large amounts of toxic-by-inhalation gases will be produced if this material is spilled in water.

Hazmat Table (49 CFR 172.101)

UN/NA Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Labels Notes*

* There are three notes: (1) whether the displayed information is for domestic (U.S.) or international shipping (if neither is specifically indicated, it applies to both), (2) whether the proper shipping name must include one or more technical names of the hazardous material in parentheses, and (3) whether the hazardous material is an inhalation hazard.
UN Nickel carbonyl 6.1 6.1, 3 Inhalation Hazard Zone A

  6.1 - Poison Inhalation Hazard

  3 - Flammable liquid