GUIDE 159 |
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SUBSTANCES (Irritating) |
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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
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- Inhalation of vapors or dust is extremely irritating. |
- May cause burning of eyes and flow of tears. |
- May cause coughing, difficult breathing and nausea. |
- Brief exposure effects last only a few minutes. |
- Exposure in an enclosed area may be very harmful. |
- Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. |
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- Some of these materials may burn, but none ignite readily. |
- Containers may explode when heated. |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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- CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.
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- As an 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. |
- Keep unauthorized personnel away. |
- Stay upwind. |
- Keep out of low areas. |
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering. |
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- Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
- Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. |
- Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible. |
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Large Spill
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- See Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for highlighted materials. For non-highlighted materials, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown under "PUBLIC SAFETY". |
Fire
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- 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. |
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Small Fire
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- Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. |
Large Fire
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- Water spray, fog or regular foam. |
- Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. |
- Dike fire-control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. |
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads
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- Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. |
- Do not get water inside containers. |
- 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. |
- For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. |
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- Do not touch or walk through spilled material. |
- Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
- Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. |
Small Spill
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- Take up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. |
Large Spill
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- Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. |
- Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. |
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- Move victim to fresh air. |
- Call 911 or emergency medical service. |
- Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. |
- Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of 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. |
- In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
- For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. |
- Keep victim warm and quiet. |
- Effects should disappear after individual has been exposed to fresh air for approximately 10 minutes. |
- Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. |
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