POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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- May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). |
- React vigorously and/or explosively with water. |
- Produce toxic and/or corrosive substances on contact with water. |
- Flammable/toxic gases may accumulate in tanks and hopper cars. |
- Some may produce flammable hydrogen gas upon contact with metals. |
- Containers may explode when heated. |
- Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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- TOXIC; inhalation or contact with vapor, substance, or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. |
- Fire will 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). |
- 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 OR FOAM. |
Small Fire |
- Dry chemical, soda ash or lime. |
Large Fire |
- DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire burn. |
- 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. |
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 damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. |
- Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
- Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. |
- DO NOT GET WATER on spilled substance or inside containers. |
Small Spill |
- Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. |
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. |
- Do not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; wash face and mouth before giving artificial respiration. Use a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. |
- 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. |
- Keep victim under observation. |
- Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. |
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