HEALTH
* Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. * Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. * Avoid any skin contact. * Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. * Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. * Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. * Containers may explode when heated. * Runoff may pollute waterways. * 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 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 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
Small Fires: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
Large Fires: * Water spray, fog or regular 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. * Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: * Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. * Do not get water inside containers. * 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
* Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk. * Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. * Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. * Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. * DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
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. * 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.