FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* Extremely flammable; will ignite itself if exposed to air. * Burns rapidly, releasing dense, white, irritating fumes. * Substance may be transported in a molten form. * May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
HEALTH
* Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * TOXIC; ingestion of substance or inhalation of decomposition products will cause severe injury or death. * Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. * Some effects may be experienced due to skin absorption. * Runoff from fire control may be corrosive and/or toxic and 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 150 meters (330 to 490 feet) in all directions. * Stay upwind. * Keep unauthorized personnel away. * Keep out of low areas.
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
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
Small Fires: Water spray, wet sand or wet earth.
Large Fires: * Water spray or fog. * Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water 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.
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). * Do not touch or walk through spilled material. * Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Small Spills: Cover with water, sand or earth. Shovel into metal container and keep material under water.
Large Spills: * Dike for later disposal and cover with wet sand or earth. * Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
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. * In case of contact with substance, keep exposed skin areas immersed in water or covered with wet bandages until medical attention is received. * Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance. * Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site and place in metal container filled with water. Fire hazard if allowed to dry. * Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. * Keep victim warm and quiet. * Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.