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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. "Delivering solutions to the customer" Best Management Practice Spill Response (continued) 2. Health and safety are primary concerns as a large spill is handled. The use of FM 186-2 to suppress the level of volatile hydrocarbon is also an important step. Remember, liberal use of FM 186-2 by spray and even by pouring onto spill area will reduce the danger of explosion and fire. Even though a complete reaction may not take place, the volatile levels will be significantly suppressed during an event. 3. Sock booms have been provided to surround the spill. It is imperative that the storm water system be protected from any spilled hydrocarbon. If the spill is large enough, surround storm drains with white oilphillic socks. 4. When the spill is contained, begin cleanup with FM 186-2 to suppress the vapors and neutralize the hydrocarbon. Work the FM 186-2 and the hydrocarbon together with a stiff bristle push broom. Then use the sorbent !, • pads provided to absorb this material. Place cleanup materials in the plastic bag provided, seal the bag and contact your supervisor for further instructions. 5. Should the spill originate from a customer's vehicle, efforts should be made to stop the source of the spill (without taking personal risk). Surround the spill and contain as much as possible. Use of the sorbent booms should provide containment and protection for the stormwater system. 6. The choice of sorbent pads is important. The white oilphillic pads will pick up hydrocarbon but not water. These pads can float on the surface of water and selectively soak up gas and oil. Once the gas, oil, or diesel is mixed with FM186-2, the white pads will also pick up this mixture. Grey universal pads will also both raw hydrocarbon as well as the FM cleaning solution. 7. A spill larger than 10 gallons requires the personnel operating the facility to place an emergency call to the fire department. Steps can still be taken should a larger spill occur that can provide protection for personnel as well as for the environment. The use of sorbent material and FM 186-2 can be • helpful in reducing the amount of environmental damage that a large spill can cause.