4-page TDG/DOT fuel flip placard system

4-page TDG/DOT fuel flip placard system

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This flip placard combines on a single base four class 3 fuel numbers: UN1202 for diesel fuel, gas oil or light heating oil, UN1203 for gasoline, UN1863 for aviation turbine fuel and UN3475 for ethanol and gasoline mixture with more than 10% ethanol. 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. Made in Canada, it is sold individually.

Features of the fuel flip placard

• Four pre-printed class 3 pages: UN1202, UN1203, UN1863 and UN3475.
• 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

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

The four numbers on this placard are class 3 flammable liquids. UN1202 corresponds to DIESEL FUEL, GAS OIL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT (packing group III) and UN1203 to GASOLINE (packing group II). UN1863 corresponds to FUEL, AVIATION, TURBINE ENGINE, the fuel for aircraft turbine engines, found at airport depots and in aircraft refuelling; its packing group depends on the product and is shown on the shipping document. UN3475 corresponds to ETHANOL AND GASOLINE MIXTURE with more than 10% ethanol (packing group II). Transport Canada's 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) places the first three under guide 128 and the ethanol and gasoline mixture under guide 127: in every case, the fuel and its vapours can ignite and flash back.

In case of a spill during transport or in your storage area, guides 127 and 128 call 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) for diesel fuel, gasoline and aviation fuel. For the ethanol and gasoline mixture, an oil-only absorbent is not necessarily compatible with every ethanol content: plan for a universal absorbent, such as the mini spill kit for vehicles (ABUV), and check compatibility with the SDS.

Fuel transport and fire safety: which extinguisher to keep in the vehicle and at the warehouse

For a small fire, guides 127 and 128 name 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.

Fuel flip placard applications

This placard is intended for petroleum distributors, fuel carriers and fleet managers whose trucks and tankers deliver diesel fuel, gasoline, aviation fuel or an ethanol and gasoline mixture in turn. 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; a 2-page model, UN1202 and UN1203, is also available (ECLAF2).

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

Fuel flip placard technical specifications

Maintaining the fuel placard flip pages

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: fuel flip placard

Which UN numbers does this placard display? When should UN3475 be displayed instead of UN1203?

UN1202 (diesel fuel, gas oil or light heating oil), UN1203 (gasoline), UN1863 (aviation turbine fuel) and UN3475 (ethanol and gasoline mixture with more than 10% ethanol), all class 3.

UN3475 is displayed when the shipping document shows an ethanol and gasoline mixture with more than 10% ethanol. The number displayed must always match the shipping document.

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 (ECLAF4AL) or white (ECLAF4BC). Choose the finish in the selector.

What safety perimeter is needed in case of a spill?

Guides 127 and 128 of the 2024 ERG call 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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