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ENVMONANTAL CHEMICALSOL ONS, IN <br />" Delivering solutions to the customer" <br />Chevron Stations, Inc. <br />MV in I I1 1 "I 1 II . 1' <br />2. Health and safety are primary concerns as a large spill is hand! ed. The <br />use of FM 186-2 to reduce the level of volatile hydrocarbon is also fn <br />important step. Remember, liberal use of FM 186-2 by spray anll I even by <br />pouring onto spill area will reduce the danger of explosion and ire. Even <br />though a complete reaction may not take place, the volatile levels v, ill be <br />significantly reduced during an event. The telltale smell of hydrocar )on is the <br />best indicator as to whether the absorbent contains a hazardous or <br />nonhazardous mixture. <br />3. Sock booms have been provided to surround the spill. It is imperati, -e that the <br />storm water system be protected from any spilled hydrocarbon. If tl a spill is <br />large enough, surround storm drains with white oilphiilic socks. <br />4. After protection has been provided for the storm drain system, arse! s the <br />extent of the spill. If necessary, absorb raw hydrocarbon in white oi. phillic <br />pads. These will be placed in the hazardous materials container. <br />5. When the spill is contained, begin cleanup with FM 186-2 to neutra, ize the <br />hydrocarbon. Again work the FM 186-2 and the hydrocarbon togetl. er with a <br />stiff bristle push broom to completely neutralize the hydrocarbon. Tien use <br />the universal absorbents to absorb this material. As before, if the to, eels smell <br />like FM 186-2, they are no longer a hazardous waste and may be di ;posed of <br />as a normal solid waste. <br />6. Once the spill is contained and there is no danger to personnel or to the <br />environment, then cleaning the remainder of the hydrocarbon can ta. ce place <br />at a more leisurely pace. The use of FM -186-2 can then provide a 1. iorough <br />cleaning and removal of the remainder of the hydrocarbon. <br />7. Should the spill originate from a customer's vehicle, efforts should 1, -. made to <br />stop the source of the spill (without taking personal risk). Surround'. the spill <br />and contain as much as possible. Use of the absorbent booms shoal+ l provide <br />containment and protection for the stormwater system. <br />Page 9 <br />