FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* Flammable/combustible material. * May be 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 ingested/swallowed. * Contact with substance may cause severe burns to 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). * Wear chemical protective clothing which 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.
EVACUATION
Large Spill: See the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for highlighted substances. For non-highlighted substances, increase, in the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown under "PUBLIC SAFETY".
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
* Some of these materials may react violently with water.
Small Fires: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Large Fires: * Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant 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. * Do not get water inside containers.
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
* Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. * 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 with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers (except for Hydrazine). * 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. * 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. * 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.