POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
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| - May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control. |
| - These materials are particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently and catch fire. |
| - May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). |
| - May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air. |
| - May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. |
| - May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. |
| - Containers may explode when heated. |
| - Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. |
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| - Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
| - Ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with substance may cause severe injury or burns. |
| - 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. |
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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 evacuation for at least 250 meters (800 feet) in all directions. |
| 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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| - The temperature of the substance must be maintained at or below the "Control Temperature" at all times. |
| Small Fire |
| - Water spray or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, CO2 or regular foam. |
| Large Fire |
| - Flood fire area with water from a distance. |
| - Use water spray or fog; avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. |
| - 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. |
| - BEWARE OF POSSIBLE CONTAINER EXPLOSION. |
| - 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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| - DO NOT allow the substance to warm up. Use a coolant agent such as dry ice or ice (wear thermal protective gloves). If this is not possible or none can be obtained, evacuate the area immediately. |
| - ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. |
| - Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. |
| - Do not touch or walk through spilled material. |
| - Stop leak if you can do it without risk. |
| Small Spill |
| - Pick up with inert, damp, non-combustible material using clean, non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. |
| Large Spill |
| - Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. |
| - Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. |
| - 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. |
| - Remove material from skin immediately. |
| - 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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