2-page TDG/DOT flip placard, UN1202/UN1203

2-page TDG/DOT flip placard, UN1202 and UN1203

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This flip placard combines on a single base the two most common numbers in fuel transport: UN1202 for diesel fuel, gas oil or light heating oil, and UN1203 for gasoline, both class 3. The driver turns the page to display the number that matches the load, and stainless steel clips hold each page in place. The base and pages are aluminum, with an aluminum or white base finish of your choice, and the legends are printed with UV- and fade-resistant ink to stay legible outdoors. Made in Canada, it is sold individually.

Features of the UN1202 and UN1203 flip placard

• Two pre-printed pages: UN1202 and UN1203, class 3.
• Flip pages that turn like those of a book, held by stainless steel clips.
• Aluminum base and pages, aluminum or white base finish, your choice.
• Legends printed with UV- and fade-resistant ink.
• 13-3/4 X 13-3/4 in base with several mounting holes, 10-3/4 X 10-3/4 in pages.
• Compliant, according to the manufacturer, with the TDG Regulations and US 49 CFR 172.519.

Available formats: aluminum or white base finish

Diesel fuel and gasoline in transport and storage: what to do in case of a spill

UN number 1202 corresponds to the shipping name DIESEL FUEL, GAS OIL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT, class 3, packing group III. UN number 1203 corresponds to the shipping name GASOLINE, class 3, packing group II. They are found in fuel delivery, service stations, site tanks and fleet refuelling. Transport Canada's 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) places both under guide 128: the fuel and its vapours can ignite, and highly flammable gasoline vapours collect in low areas and can flash back.

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, ground the handling equipment and keep the fuel out of sewers, waterways 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 well ahead of the liquid and consider an initial evacuation of 300 m downwind.

Keep a mineral absorbent (ABGMM225) in the vehicle and near the tanks to cover the liquid, along with oil-only socks (ABHB30) and sheets (ABHT100) to contain the flow.

Fuel transport and fire safety: 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 powder (EXABC10) extinguisher or a dioxide (EXCO10) unit is suitable. 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 ERG 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, and an air-purifying respirator does not replace the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for emergency response.

UN1202 and UN1203 flip placard applications

This placard is intended for petroleum distributors, fuel delivery companies and fleet managers whose trucks and tankers carry diesel fuel one day and gasoline the next. The right number is displayed by turning a page, which speeds up the change of placarding between two loads. Choose the base finish, aluminum or white, in the selector.

Complete your display with the pre-printed UN1202 diesel (ECLA1202) and UN1203 gasoline (ECLA1203) placards, for a vehicle dedicated to a single fuel, the class 3 placard with a blank (ECLA3UN) UN box for another number, and the fourteen-legend placard (ECLAP14) for loads of several classes.

UN1202 and UN1203 flip placard technical specifications

Securing the flip pages and checking UN1202 and UN1203

Secure the base through its mounting holes. Wipe the base and pages with a damp cloth. Before each departure, check that the number displayed matches the shipping document and that the clips hold the pages firmly in place.

FAQ: UN1202 and UN1203 flip placard

Which UN numbers does this placard display? How do I change the number?

UN1202 for diesel fuel, gas oil or light heating oil, and UN1203 for gasoline, both class 3.

Turn the page like that of a book; stainless steel clips hold each page.

What are the placard dimensions?

The base measures 13-3/4 X 13-3/4 in and each page 10-3/4 X 10-3/4 in.

What is the difference between the aluminum and the white base?

Only the base colour changes, at the same price: aluminum finish (ECLAF2AL) or white (ECLAF2BC). Choose the finish in the selector.

What safety perimeter is needed in case of a spill?

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 the vehicle?

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.

Suggestions for transport and storage of fuels

For the driver or handler who deals with fuels 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 oil-only pads (ABHT100) and snakes (ABHB30) 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 chemical (EXABC10) extinguisher or a 10 lb CO₂ (EXCO10) unit, and 28 in traffic cones (EPTCONE28B) to mark off the perimeter. The choice of first aid kit depends on working conditions and access to medical services. Under CNESST criteria, 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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