FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. * Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. * Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. * Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). * Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. * Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. * Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. * Containers may explode when heated. * Many liquids are lighter than water.
HEALTH
* May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. * Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. * Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. * Runoff from fire control or dilution water 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 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330 feet) in all directions. * Keep unauthorized personnel away. * Stay upwind. * Keep out of low areas. * Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
* Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). * Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
EVACUATION
Large Spill: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 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.
FIRE
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small Fires: * Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. * Do not use dry chemical extinguishers to control fires involving nitromethane or nitroethane.
Large Fires: * Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. * Do not use straight streams. * Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: * Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. * 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.
SPILL OR LEAK
* ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). * All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. * Do not touch or walk through spilled material. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk. * Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. * A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. * Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. * Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Large Spills: * Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. * Water spray may reduce vapor; but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
FIRST AID
* Move victim to fresh air. * Call 911 or emergency medical service. * Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. * 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. * Wash skin 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.