| 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. |
