FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). * React vigorously and/or explosively with water. * Produce toxic and/or corrosive substances on contact with water. * Flammable/toxic gases may accumulate in tanks and hopper cars. * Containers may explode when heated. * Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
HEALTH
* TOXIC; inhalation or contact with vapor, substance, or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. * Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * 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
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
* DO NOT USE WATER OR FOAM.
Small Fires: Dry chemical, soda ash or lime.
Large Fires: * DRY sand, dry chemical, soda ash or lime or withdraw from area and let fire burn. * 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
* ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). * 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 or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. * DO NOT GET WATER on spilled substance or inside containers.
Small Spills: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand, or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain.
Large Spills: DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST.
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. * Keep victim under observation. * Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. * Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.