158 Infectious Substances
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| POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
HEALTH |
*
Inhalation or contact with substance may cause infection, disease, or death. * Runoff from
fire control may cause pollution. * Note: Damaged packages containing solid CO2 as a
refrigerant may produce water or frost from condensation of air. Do not touch this liquid
as it could be contaminated by the contents of the parcel. |
FIRE
OR EXPLOSION |
*
Some of these materials may burn, but none ignite readily. * Some may be transported in
flammable liquids. |
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 10 to 25 meters (30 to 80
feet) in all directions. * Keep unauthorized personnel away. * Stay upwind. * Obtain
identity of substance involved. |
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING |
*
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). * Structural
firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection. |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
FIRE |
Small
Fires: Dry chemical, soda ash, lime or sand. |
Large
Fires: * Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. * Move
containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. * Do not scatter spilled material
with high pressure water streams. |
SPILL
OR LEAK |
*
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. * Do not touch damaged containers or
spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. * Absorb with earth, sand
or other non-combustible material. * Cover damaged package or spilled material with damp
towel or rag and keep wet with liquid bleach or other disinfectant. * DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR
DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A SPECIALIST. |
FIRST
AID |
*
Move victim to a safe isolated area. CAUTION: Victim may be a source of contamination. *
Call 911 or emergency medical service. * 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. * Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin
contact) to substance may be delayed. * For further assistance, contact your local Poison
Control Center. * Ensure
that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves. |
