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POTENTIAL HAZARDS
FIRE OR EXPLOSION F
• HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas •
(sewers, basements, tanks).
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. •
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. •
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. •
• Containers may explode when heated.
• Many liquids are lighter than water. •
HEALTH •
• May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. •
• Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. •
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. •
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
• Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. S
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. •
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all •
directions. •
• Keep unauthorized personnel away. •
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. •
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering. •
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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• Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
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• Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
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EVACUATION
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Large Spill
• Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
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Fire
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• If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also,
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consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
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In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. •
Please consult the shipping document and/or the ERAP Program Section (page 391).

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FIRE
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when fighting fire may
be inefficient.
Small Fire
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Large Fire
• Water spray, fog or regular foam.
• Do not use straight streams.
• 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.
• 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).
ot • All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
• 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.
• A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
• Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
• Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
Large Spill
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
FIRST AID
• Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect
themselves.
• Move victim to fresh air.
• Call 911 or emergency medical service.
• Give 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.
• Wash skin with soap and water.
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove
clothing if adhering to skin.
• Keep victim calm and warm.
• Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

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