Placard with UN1133 number (flammable adhesives), self-adhesive vinyl, 10-3/4 in X 10-3/4 in, pack of 100, for transportation

UN1133 placard for flammable adhesives, class 3, 10-3/4 in X 10-3/4 in

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The UN1133 placard identifies a load of adhesives containing a flammable liquid, class 3, on delivery trucks and trailers supplying assembly shops, packaging plants and construction sites. It shows the number 1133 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, this less common number is specially ordered and sold in packs of 100 self-adhesive vinyl placards.

Features of the pre-printed UN1133 placard

• UN1133 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.
• Self-adhesive vinyl for permanent application on a tank or trailer.
• 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.

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

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

UN number 1133 corresponds to the shipping name ADHESIVES containing flammable liquid, class 3, packing group I, II or III depending on the product. It covers solvent-based adhesives used in assembly, packaging, construction and workshops; only the safety data sheet identifies the solvent. Transport Canada's 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) places them under guide 128, for flammable liquids that do not mix with water: vapours can ignite, form an explosive mixture and flash back to the leak, and contact or inhalation can irritate the eyes and skin.

In case of a spill during transport or in your storage area, guide 128 calls for dialing 911, then the emergency number on the shipping document, and isolating at least 50 m around the leak. 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 the adhesives out of waterways, sewers, basements and confined areas. Absorb or cover the liquid with dry earth, sand or another non-combustible material, then transfer it into containers with clean non-sparking tools. For a large spill, dike far ahead of the liquid and consider an initial evacuation of 300 m downwind.

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 flammable adhesives: which extinguisher to keep in the vehicle and at the warehouse

For a small fire, guide 128 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. A large fire is a job for firefighters. If a tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, the guide 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.

UN1133 placard applications

The UN1133 placard is intended for adhesive manufacturers and distributors, building products carriers and TDG compliance officers who routinely ship solvent-based adhesives. Sold in packs of 100 in self-adhesive vinyl, it suits fleets that often display this number and apply it permanently to a tank or trailer.

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); and the yellow and black warning tape (ECT751JN108) to mark off the storage area.

UN1133 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.

FAQ: UN1133 placard and flammable adhesives transport

Why is the UN1133 placard sold in packs of 100?

This number is not one of the common pre-printed placards: it is specially ordered and offered in packs of 100 in self-adhesive vinyl.

Does UN1133 cover all glues?

No. It covers adhesives that contain a flammable liquid. A water-based glue or a non-flammable adhesive does not carry this number: check the shipping document and the safety data sheet.

What safety perimeter is needed for a spill of the adhesives?

Guide 128 of the 2024 ERG calls for isolating at least 50 m around the leak. For a large spill, consider an evacuation of 300 m downwind, and 800 m in all directions if a tank is on fire.

Which extinguisher should I keep in a vehicle carrying the adhesives?

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 UN1133 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 flammable adhesives

For the driver or handler who deals with the adhesives at loading, delivery or in the warehouse, plan for Centurion splash goggles (YG454), a 6000 series full face respirator (R6800) with organic vapour cartridges (R60921), selected according to the SDS and the risk assessment, 18 in nitrile gloves (GL37185), 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 sheets (ABCT100) and snakes (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 granules (ABGMM225), a 10 lb ABC dry chem (EXABC10) extinguisher or a 10 lb dioxide (EXCO10) unit, and 28 in traffic cones (EPTCONE28B) to mark off the perimeter. For a driver working in isolation: 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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