POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
|
- MAY EXPLODE AND THROW FRAGMENTS 800 METERS (1/2 MILE) OR MORE IF FIRE REACHES CARGO. |
- For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to Glossary section. |
|
|
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
|
|
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. |
- Move people out of line of sight of the scene and away from windows. |
- Keep unauthorized personnel away. |
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. |
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped. |
|
|
- Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
- Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. |
|
|
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 250 meters (800 feet) in all directions. |
Fire |
- If rail car or trailer is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. |
-If fire threatens cargo area containing packages bearing the 1.4S label or packages containing material classified as 1.4S, consider isolating at least 15 meters (50 feet) 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). |
|
*For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to the Glossary section. |
|
|
EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
|
CARGO Fire |
- DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE! |
- Stop all traffic and clear the area for at least 800 meters (1/2 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. |
CLASS 1.4S Fire |
- Packages bearing the 1.4S label or packages containing material classified as 1.4S are designed or packaged in such a manner that when involved in a fire, they may burn vigorously with localized detonations and projection of fragments. |
- Effects are usually confined to immediate vicinity of packages. |
- Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. |
|
|
- 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. |
- DO NOT OPERATE RADIO TRANSMITTERS WITHIN 100 METERS (330 FEET) OF ELECTRIC DETONATORS. |
- DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. |
|
|
- 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. |
|
*For information on "Compatibility Group" letters, refer to the Glossary section. |
|
|
|