FIRE OR EXPLOSION
* May react violently or explosively on contact with water. * Some are transported in flammable liquids. * May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. * Some of these materials will burn with intense heat. * Dusts or fumes may form explosive mixtures in air. * Containers may explode when heated. * May re-ignite after fire is extinguished.
HEALTH
* Oxides from metallic fires are a severe health hazard. * Inhalation or contact with substance or decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. * Fire may 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 25 to 50 meters (80 to 160 feet) in all directions. * Stay upwind. * Keep unauthorized personnel away.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
* Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). * Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
EVACUATION
Large Spill: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 50 meters (160 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
* DO NOT USE WATER, FOAM OR CO2. * Dousing metallic fires with water may generate hydrogen gas, an extremely dangerous explosion hazard, particularly if fire is in a confined environment (i.e., building, cargo hold, etc.). * Use DRY sand, graphite powder, dry sodium chloride based extinguishers, G-1 or Met-L-X powder. * Confining and smothering metal fires is preferable rather than applying water. * Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: If impossible to extinguish, protect surroundings and allow fire to burn itself out.
SPILL OR LEAK
* ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). * Do not touch or walk through spilled material. * Stop leak if you can do it without risk. * 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. * 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. * Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.