POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - Substance is transported in molten form at a temperature above 705°C (1300°F). |
| - Violent reaction with water; contact may cause an explosion or may produce a flammable gas. |
| - Will ignite combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, debris, etc.). |
| - Contact with nitrates or other oxidizers may cause an explosion. |
| - Contact with containers or other materials, including cold, wet or dirty tools, may cause an explosion. |
| - Contact with concrete will cause spalling and small pops. |
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| - Contact causes severe burns to skin and eyes. |
| - Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. |
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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. |
| - 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 flame-retardant structural firefighters' protective clothing, including faceshield, helmet and gloves, as this will provide limited thermal protection. |
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| Immediate precautionary measure |
| - Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. |
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
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| - Do not use water, except in life-threatening situations and then only in a fine spray. |
| - Do not use halogenated extinguishing agents or foam. |
| - Move combustibles out of path of advancing pool if you can do so without risk. |
| - Extinguish fires started by molten material by using appropriate method for the burning material; keep water, halogenated extinguishing agents and foam away from the molten material. |
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| - Do not touch or walk through spilled material. |
| - Do not attempt to stop leak, due to danger of explosion. |
| - Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. |
| - Substance is very fluid, spreads quickly, and may splash. Do not try to stop it with shovels or other objects. |
| - Dike far ahead of spill; use dry sand to contain the flow of material. |
| - Where possible allow molten material to solidify naturally. |
| - Avoid contact even after material solidifies. Molten, heated and cold aluminum look alike; do not touch unless you know it is cold. |
| - Clean up under the supervision of an expert after material has solidified. |
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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. |
| - For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required. |
| - Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance. |
| - 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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