POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. |
| - Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. |
| - May explode from heat or contamination. |
| - Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). |
| - May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). |
| - Containers may explode when heated. |
| - Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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| - Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. |
| - Fire may 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. |
| Large Spill |
| - Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 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. |
| - If ammonium nitrate is in a tank, rail car or tank truck and involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions; also, initiate evacuation including emergency responders for 1600 meters (1 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. |
| 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. |
| - 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. |
| - Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
| - Do not get water inside containers. |
| Small Dry Spill |
| - With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. |
| Small Liquid Spill |
| - Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite or sand to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. |
| Large Spill |
| - Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. |
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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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