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d <br /> Document Number: 909 R 5003 <br /> PI LKI NGTON <br /> Procedure .. �" Rev: 5 , a Date: 5/24/07 <br /> EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES <br /> • . Identify where the puncture is and move the container so the puncture <br /> point is such that the chemical will not spill out and/or secure,container <br /> to minimize impact if spill occurs. <br /> • If a drum is on its side, roll the drum so the hole is pointing upward. <br /> • . If hole is towards top of container, tilt container at an angle <br /> • Surround container with absorbent boom to contain material should a <br /> spill.occur <br /> • with assistance,:place container into a larger container <br /> • , with assistance,:transfer,contents of container to-another container <br /> If Container/Cylinder Has Bul e <br /> Sometimes during hot weather, containers may expand causing a temporary bulge. <br /> Whenever in doubt as to whether the bulge is the result of hot weather or another <br /> cause, treat. as a threatened release. USE CAUTION -.depending upon type of <br /> material do -not attempt to release.the pressure. ; .► ,., } . ;: : <br /> • if the cylinder contains welding gases, propane, or chlorine, call Security <br /> and request assistance from the fire department. <br /> • move container to,-a shaded', cool area and observe:. ,See if the-bulge <br /> goes down_ as the container cools off. <br /> Cylinders with Broken Valves/Mechanical Problems That May Result in Release of <br /> Contents A r <br /> • for chlorine and welding gases, call supplier, Air Gas, 800-94.9-7937 <br /> and request assistance <br /> • for sulfur dioxide call supplier, Snowden, 209-552-5215 and request <br /> assistance :.. <br /> • Silane (Air Liquide:'510-651-0400), call Security and request assistance <br /> from fire department and call supplier for technical assistance <br /> jj L <br /> Hoses and/or Pipes <br /> 909R5003 _ Rev. 5/20/04- <br />