POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - Flammable/combustible material. |
| - May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. |
| - DRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction or shock; treat as an explosive (GUIDE 112). |
| - Keep material wet with water or treat as an explosive (GUIDE 112). |
| - Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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| -Some are toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Specifically, Dinitrophenol, wetted (UN1320); Dinitrophenolates, wetted (UN1321), Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, wetted (UN1348); and Barium azide, wetted (UN1571) are known to |
| - Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. |
| - Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
| - Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
| - CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. |
| - Keep unauthorized personnel away. |
| - Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. |
| - Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped. |
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| - Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
| - Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. |
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| Immediate precautionary measure |
| - Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions. |
| Large Spill |
| - Consider initial evacuation for 500 meters (1/3 mile) in all directions. |
| Fire |
| - If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. |
| - In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. Please consult the shipping paper and/or the ERAP Program Section (page 390). |
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
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| CARGO Fire |
| - DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE! |
| - Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions and let burn. |
| - Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. |
| TIRE or VEHICLE Fire |
| - Use plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt. |
| - If possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles from maximum distance to prevent fire from spreading to cargo area. |
| - Pay special attention to tire fires as re-ignition may occur. Stand by, at a safe distance, with extinguisher ready for possible re-ignition. |
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| - ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. |
| - All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. |
| - Do not touch or walk through spilled material. |
| Small Spill |
| - Flush area with large amounts of water. |
| Large Spill |
| - Wet down with water and dike for later disposal. |
| - KEEP "WETTED" PRODUCT WET BY SLOWLY ADDING FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER. |
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| - Call 911 or emergency medical service. |
| - Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. |
| - Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely. |
| - Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. |
| - Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. |
| - Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. |
| - In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
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