FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* May explode from heat, shock, friction or contamination. * May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). * May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. * May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. * Containers may explode when heated. * Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
HEALTH
* Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * Ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with substance may cause severe injury or burns. * 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 25 to 50 meters (80 to 160 feet) in all directions. * Keep unauthorized personnel away. * Stay upwind. * 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 will only provide limited protection.
EVACUATION
Large Spill: Consider initial evacuation for at least 250 meters (800 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 or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, CO2 or regular foam.
Large Fires: * Flood fire area with water from a distance. * Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. * Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. * Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. * 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. * 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). * Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. * Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. * Keep substance wet using water spray. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Small Spills: Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal.
Large Spills: * Wet down with water and dike for later disposal. * Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. * 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. * Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. * Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. * Remove material from skin immediately. * In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. * Keep victim warm and quiet. * Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.