POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - Flammable/combustible material. |
| - May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. |
| - May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. |
| - Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. |
| - Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. |
| - May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. |
| - Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
| - Containers may explode when heated. |
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| - Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
| - Inhalation of decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. |
| - Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. |
| - Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. |
| CAUTION: Pentaborane (UN1380) is highly toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. |
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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. |
| - Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. |
| - Keep unauthorized personnel away. |
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| - Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
| - Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. |
| - Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. |
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| Immediate precautionary measure |
| - Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. |
| Spill |
| - For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances. |
| - For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary. |
| 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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| - DO NOT USE WATER, CO2 OR FOAM ON MATERIAL ITSELF. |
| - Some of these materials may react violently with water. |
| CAUTION: For Xanthates, UN3342 and for Dithionite (Hydrosulfite/Hydrosulphite) UN1384, UN1923 and UN1929, USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER for SMALL AND LARGE fires to stop the reaction. Smothering will not work for these materials, they do not need air to b |
| Small Fire |
| - Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or DRY sand, EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342. |
| Large Fire |
| - DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime EXCEPT for UN1384, UN1923, UN1929 and UN3342, or withdraw from area and let fire burn. |
| CAUTION: UN3342 when flooded with water will continue to evolve flammable Carbon disulfide/Carbon disulphide vapors. |
| - If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. |
| Fire Involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads |
| - Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. |
| - Do not get water inside containers or in contact with substance. |
| - Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. |
| - Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. |
| - ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. |
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| - ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. |
| - Do not touch or walk through spilled material. |
| - Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
| Small Spill |
| CAUTION: For spills of Xanthates, UN3342 and for Dithionite (Hydrosulfite/Hydrosulphite), UN1384, UN1923 and UN1929, dissolve in 5 parts water and collect for proper disposal. |
| CAUTION: UN3342 when flooded with water will continue to evolve flammable Carbon disulfide/Carbon disulphide vapors. |
| - Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. |
| - Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. |
| - Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. |
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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. |
| - Keep victim calm and warm. |
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