Placard with UN1230 number (methanol), 10-3/4 in X 10-3/4 in, for the transportation of dangerous goods

UN1230 placard for methanol, class 3, 10-3/4 in X 10-3/4 in

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The UN1230 placard identifies a load of methanol, a class 3 flammable liquid that is also toxic (6.1), on tank trucks and vehicles delivering solvents and chemical raw materials. It shows the number 1230 in black in its white box, the flame symbol and the class number 3, on a red 10-3/4 X 10-3/4 in diamond that fits most placard holders. Made in Canada, it is sold individually.

Features of the pre-printed UN1230 placard

• UN1230 number pre-printed with the flame symbol and the class number 3: no digits to apply yourself.
• 10-3/4 X 10-3/4 in diamond, the standard size that fits most placard holders.
• High-contrast printing, legible from a distance.
• Three materials: low-cost cardboard, reusable rigid plastic or permanent self-adhesive vinyl.
• Designed, according to the manufacturer, for the Canadian TDG Regulations, the US DOT and the IMDG, IATA and ICAO codes: convenient for cross-border transport.

Available formats: cardboard, rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl

Aluminum placard available on request: contact customer service for a quote.

Methanol in transport and storage: what to do in case of a spill

UN number 1230 corresponds to the shipping name METHANOL, class 3 with subsidiary class 6.1, packing group II. This industrial alcohol is used as a solvent and chemical raw material, and goes into some technical product formulations. Transport Canada's 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) places it under guide 131, for toxic flammable liquids: methanol can be toxic by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact, its vapours form an explosive mixture with air and it burns with an invisible flame.

In case of a spill during transport or in your storage area, guide 131 calls for dialing 911, then the emergency number on the shipping document, and isolating at least 50 m around the leak, then increasing the protected area downwind as needed. Eliminate all ignition sources (cigarettes, road flares, sparks, flames), ground the handling equipment, do not touch the product and, if you can do it without risk, stop the leak. Keep methanol out of waterways, sewers, basements and confined areas. For a small spill, absorb the liquid with earth, sand or another non-combustible material and transfer it into a container with clean non-sparking tools. For a large spill, dike far ahead of the liquid for later disposal.

Keep a mineral absorbent (ABGMM225) in the vehicle and near the storage area to cover the liquid, along with chemical socks (ABCB30) and pads (ABCT100) to contain the flow; check their compatibility with the product's safety data sheet.

Fire safety for methanol: which extinguisher to keep in the vehicle and at the warehouse

For a small fire, guide 131 names dry chemical and CO₂ among the extinguishing agents: an ABC dry chemical (EXABC10) extinguisher or a CO₂ (EXCO10) unit is therefore the right choice. Place it in the vehicle cab and at an accessible spot near the storage area, outside the hazard zone. Caution: methanol burns with an invisible flame; the guide recommends locating the fire by other means, such as a thermal camera. A large fire or a tank caught in flames is a job for firefighters: the guide then calls for isolating 800 m in all directions and considering an initial evacuation over the same distance.

These guidelines from the 2024 ERG help you prepare your transport and storage procedures. For the exact product and the real situation, the current safety data sheet and the ERG prevail; emergency measures are for trained and equipped personnel, with a positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), as the guide specifies.

UN1230 placard applications

The UN1230 placard is intended for chemical distributors, manufacturers using methanol as a solvent or raw material and carriers delivering it by tank or in containers. Cardboard is handy for a one-time load, rigid plastic is reused from one trip to the next, and self-adhesive vinyl stays in place on a tank dedicated to methanol.

Complete your display with an aluminum flip chart placard, with five (ECLAP5) legends including class 3, or fourteen (ECLAP14) legends, for trucks whose cargo changes; the class 3 placard with a blank (ECLA3UN) UN box, to write in a number yourself; the class 3 flammable liquid placard (ECLA3); class 6.1 labels (ERCLASSE6) to show the toxic hazard on packages; and the yellow and black warning tape (ECT751JN108) for surface marking to identify the storage area.

UN1230 placard technical specifications

Placard installation and care

Apply the self-adhesive vinyl to a clean, dry surface. Keep the placard clean so the number stays legible, and replace it if it is damaged, faded or illegible. For a placard exposed to the weather for a long time, choose rigid plastic or vinyl over cardboard.

FAQ: UN1230 placard and methanol transport

Which material should I choose for the UN1230 placard: cardboard, plastic or vinyl?

Cardboard is the low-cost option for temporary use. Rigid plastic is weatherproof and reusable. Self-adhesive vinyl suits permanent application on a tank or trailer.

What respiratory protection is needed for methanol?

For emergency response, the guide calls for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). For routine handling, 3M's selection guide recommends a supplied-air respirator rather than a cartridge: check the safety data sheet.

What safety perimeter is needed for a spill of methanol?

Guide 131 of the 2024 ERG calls for isolating at least 50 m around the leak and increasing the protected area downwind as needed. If a tank is on fire, isolate 800 m in all directions.

Which extinguisher should I keep in a vehicle carrying methanol?

For a small fire, an ABC or BC dry chemical extinguisher, or a CO₂ extinguisher. A large fire is a job for firefighters: move away and dial 911.

Does the UN1230 placard fit in a placard holder?

Yes. Its 10-3/4 X 10-3/4 in format is the standard size that fits most placard holders.

Suggestions for transport and storage of methanol

For the driver or handler who deals with methanol at loading, delivery or in the warehouse, plan for Centurion splash goggles (YG454), a 6000 series full face respirator (R6800); for methanol, 3M recommends supplied air rather than cartridges: select the protection according to the SDS and the risk assessment, SolvStop Pro nitrile and PVC coated chemical gloves (GS15KGV30N), waterproof PVC steel toe boots (VC18821C) and a flame-resistant high-visibility vest (VV510FR) to stay visible on the road and at the loading station.

To contain and respond to a spill, keep pads (ABCT100) and socks (ABCB30) for corrosive or hazardous chemicals close at hand, a universal mini spill kit for truckers (ABUV) in a resealable bag, to keep in the truck, Magic Monkey mineral absorbent (ABGMM225), a 10 lb ABC dry chemical (EXABC10) extinguisher or a 10 lb CO₂ (EXCO10) unit, and 28 in traffic cones (EPTCONE28B) to mark off the perimeter. Kit selection depends on the work situation and CNESST criteria; not every truck driver is automatically an isolated worker: the type 1 personal (TR01) first aid kit suits an isolated worker with no access to another kit, a vehicle with 1 to 5 workers, or a vehicle with more than 5 workers less than 30 minutes from medical services; for a vehicle with more than 5 workers more than 30 minutes from medical services, provide the type 2 basic (TR02M) first aid kit. Complete the truck's equipment with a portable road safety kit (TR16) and the set of three removable reflectors (EPTR) to signal a stopped vehicle.

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