HEALTH
* TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns, or death. * Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * Reaction with water may generate much heat which will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. * Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. * Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* Some of these materials may burn, but none ignite readily. * May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). * Substance will react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases. * Flammable/toxic gases may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.) * Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. * Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. * Substance may be transported in a molten form.
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 enclosed 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: 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
* When material is not involved in fire: do not use water on material itself.
Small Fires: * Dry chemical or CO2. * Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Large Fires: Flood fire area with large quantities of water, while knocking down vapors with water fog. If insufficient water supply: knock down vapors only.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: * 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
* Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. * Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk. * Use water spray to reduce vapors; do not put water directly on leak, spill area or inside container. * Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.
Small Spills: * Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand, or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. * Use clean non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosley covered plastic containers for later disposal. * 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. * 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. * For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. * Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance. * 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.