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<br /> ' EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
<br /> Foam, water spray (fog), dry Chemical , carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing
<br /> agents may all be suitable for extinguishing fires involving this type of product. depending on
<br /> size or potential size of fire and circumstances related to the situation. Plan fire protection
<br /> and response strategy through Consultation with local fire protection authorities or appropriate
<br /> specialists.
<br /> The following procedures for this type of product are based on the recommendations in the
<br /> ' National Fire Protection Association's 'Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials', Eighth
<br /> Edition ( 1984):
<br /> Use dry chemical , foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire. Water may be ineffective, but
<br /> water should be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool . If a leak or spill has ignitetl, use
<br /> water spray to disperse the vapors and to protect men attempting to stop a leak. Water spray
<br /> may be used to flush spills away from exposures. Minimize breathing of gases, vapor, fumes or
<br /> decomposition products. Use supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or
<br /> as otherwise needed.
<br /> ' NOTE : The inclusion of the phrase 'water may be ineffective' is to Indicate that although water
<br /> can be used to cool and protect exposed material , water may not extinguish the fire unless used
<br /> under favorable conditions by experienced fire fighters trained in fighting all types of ,
<br /> ' flammable liquid fires.
<br /> DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CDNDITSONS
<br /> Fumes, Smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other decomposition products. in the case of
<br /> ' incomplete combustion.
<br /> "EMPTY" CONTAINER WARNING
<br /> 'Empty' containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT
<br /> ' PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT,
<br /> FLAME, SPARKS. STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE
<br /> INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. 'Empty' drums
<br /> should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner.
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<br /> All other containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in
<br /> accordance with governmental regulations. For work on tanks refer to Occupational
<br /> Safety and Health Administration regulations, ANSI 249. 1, and other governmental and
<br /> industrial references pertaining to Cleaning, repairing, welding, or other contemplated
<br /> operations.
<br /> ' E HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION
<br /> ' VARIABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS
<br /> Health studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic lubricants pose
<br /> potential human health risks which may vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure
<br /> ' to liquids, vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized.
<br /> EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (Signs and symptoms of exposure)
<br /> High vapor concentrations (greater than approximately 1000 ppm) are irritating to the eyes
<br /> ' and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, dr0 rosiness,
<br /> unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death.
<br /> Prolonged or repeated liquid contact with the skin will dry and defat the skin, leading to
<br /> possible Irritation and dermatitis.
<br /> ' NATURE OF HAZARD AND TOXICITY INFORMATION
<br /> Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils, possibly
<br /> leading to irritation and dermatitis; however, based on human experience and available
<br /> toxicological data, this product is judged to be neither a 'corrosive' nor an 'Irritant'
<br /> by OSHA criteria.
<br /> Product contacting the eyes may cause eye irritation.
<br /> ' This product may contain up to a maximum of 4.9 weight percent benzene,
<br /> CAS N 71-43-2, as a natural constituent of various gasoline blend components.
<br /> Benzene can cause anemia and other blood diseases, including leukemia (cancer
<br /> of the blood-forming system), after prolonged or repeated exposures at high
<br /> ' concentrations (e.g. , 50-500 ppm) . It has also caused fetal defects in tests
<br /> on laboratory animals.
<br /> Contains light hydrocarbon components. Lifetime studies by the American
<br /> DATE ISSUED: 10/02/92
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