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' EXCH U/L*M W/GEN ADOTV (OXY) ' EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical , carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing agents may all be suitable for extinguishing fires involving this type of product, depending on ' size or potential size of fire and circumstances related to the situation. Plan fire protection and response strategy through consultation with local fire protection authorities or appropriate specialists. The following procedures for this type of product are based on the recommendations in the ' National Fire protection Association's 'Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials", Eighth Edition ( 1984): Use dry chemical , foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire. water may be ineffective, but ' water Should be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool . If a leak or spill has ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors and to protect men attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away breathinglnimize equipment enclosedOf s or confinedes, vapor. fumes spacesror decomposition products. Use supplied-air as otherwise needed. ' NOTE: The inclusion of the phrase "water may be ineffective" is to indicate that although water can be used to cool and protect exposed material , water may not extinguish the fire unless used under favorable conditions by experienced fire fighters trained in fighting all types of ' flammable liquid fires. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other decomposition products, in the case of ' incomplete combustion. •EMPTY" CONTAINER WARNING'Empty' containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can De dangerous. DO NOT ' PRESSURIZE. CUT, WELD. BRAZE. SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME. SPARKS. STATIC ELECTRICITY. OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. 'Empty' drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. ' A11 other containers should be disposed of to an environmentally sate manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. For work on tanks refer to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, ANSI 249.1, and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding, or other contemplated ' FABTYAM(3 ions. E HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION ' LITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic lubricants pose ial human health r15k5 which may vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure uids. vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized. OF OVEREXPOSURE (Signs and symptoms of exposure) apor concentrations (greater than approximately 1000ppm) are irritating to the eyes he respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anesthesia, drowsiness, sciousness, antl other central nervous system effects, including death. nged or repeatedliquid contact with the skin will dry and defat the skin, leading to ble irritation and dermatitis. ' NATURE OF HAZARD AND TOXICITY INFORMATION Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product based tendson to removexpereeSkin and oils. p silly leading to irritation and dermatitis; ho ' able toxicological data. this product is judged to be neither a 'corrosive' nor an "irritant' by OSHA criteria. Product contacting the eyes may cause eye irritation. This product may contain up to a maximum of 4.9 weight percent benzene. CAS M 71-43-2, as a natural constituent of various gasoline blend components. Benzene can cause anemia and other blood diseases, including leukemia (cancer of the blood-forming system), after prolonged or repeated exposures at high ' concentrations (e.g. . 50-500 ppm). It has also caused fetal defects in tests on laboratory animals. Contains light hydrocarbon components. Lifetime studies by the Ame-ican DATE ISSUED: 10/02/92