GUIDE 153 SUBSTANCES - TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE (Combustible)
| POTENTIAL HAZARDS |
| HEALTH |
| · TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. |
| · 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. |
| · When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards. |
| · Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. |
| · Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. |
| · 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. |
| · Ventilate enclosed 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. |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
| FIRE |
| Small Fires |
| · Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray. |
| Large Fires |
| · Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. |
| · Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. |
| · Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. |
| 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. |
| SPILL OR LEAK |
| · ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). |
| · 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. |
| · 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. |
