POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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- May explode from friction, heat or contamination. |
- These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. |
- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). |
- Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). |
- Containers may explode when heated. |
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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- TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. |
- Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. |
- Toxic fumes or dust may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). |
- 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). |
- 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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Small Fire |
- Use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2 or Halon® may provide limited control. |
Large Fire |
- Flood fire area with water from a distance. |
- Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. |
- If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. |
- Do not get water inside containers: a violent reaction may occur. |
Fire Involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads |
- Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. |
- Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal. |
- ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. |
- For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. |
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- Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. |
- Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. |
- Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. |
- Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. |
Small Spill |
- Flush area with large amounts of water. |
Large Spill |
- DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. |
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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. |
- Contaminated clothing may be a fire risk when dry. |
- 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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