FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* May explode from heat, shock, friction or contamination. * May react violently or explosively on contact with air, water or foam. * May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. * Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. * Containers may explode when heated. * Ruptured cylinders may rocket.
HEALTH
* Inhalation, ingestion or contact with substance may cause severe injury, infection, disease or death. * High concentration of gas may cause asphyxiation without warning. * Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. * Fire or contact with water may produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases. * Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.
PUBLIC SAFETY
* 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. * Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 100 to 200 meters (330 to 660 feet) in all directions. * Keep unauthorized personnel away. * Stay upwind. * Keep out of low areas.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
* Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). * Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it may not be effective in spill situations.
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.
FIRE
CAUTION: Material may react with extinguishing agent.
Small Fire: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Large Fires: * Water spray, fog or regular foam * Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks: * Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. * Do not get water inside containers. * Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. * ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
SPILL OR LEAK
* Do not touch or walk through spilled material. * ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). * All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. * Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. * Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. * Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Small Spills: Take up with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal.
Large Spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
FIRST AID
* Move victim to fresh air. * Call 911 or emergency medical service. * Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. * Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce 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. * Shower and wash with soap and water. * Keep victim warm and quiet. * Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. * Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.