POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - Extremely flammable; will ignite itself if exposed to air. |
| - Burns rapidly, releasing dense, white, irritating fumes. |
| - Substance may be transported in a molten form. |
| - May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. |
| - Corrosive substances in contact with metals may produce flammable hydrogen gas. |
| - Containers may explode when heated. |
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| - Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
| - TOXIC; ingestion of substance or inhalation of decomposition products will cause severe injury or death. |
| - Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. |
| - Some effects may be experienced due to skin absorption. |
| - Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and 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. |
| - 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. |
| - For Phosphorus (UN1381): Special aluminized protective clothing should be worn when direct contact with the substance is possible. |
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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 |
| - Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet). |
| 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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| Small Fire |
| - Water spray, wet sand or wet earth. |
| Large Fire |
| - Water spray or fog. |
| - Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. |
| - 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. |
| - 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. |
| - Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. |
| - Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
| Small Spill |
| - Cover with water, sand or earth. Shovel into metal container and keep material under water. |
| Large Spill |
| - Dike for later disposal and cover with wet sand or earth. |
| - 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. |
| - In case of contact with substance, keep exposed skin areas immersed in water or covered with wet bandages until medical attention is received. |
| - Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance. |
| - Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site and place in metal container filled with water. Fire hazard if allowed to dry. |
| - Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. |
| - Keep victim calm and warm. |
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