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VESERIS <br />Contingency Plan <br />Section 5 — Effective Date Supersedes Page <br />Pre-Emergency Planning 9/20/2021 New 5-8 <br />c. Flammables: <br />Flammable spills release vapors which will ignite when contacted with <br />an open flame, sparks, or a hot surface. Flammable vapors are often <br />heavier than air and tend to spread along the ground until dispersed by <br />the wind. Vapor clouds when ignited burn rapidly spreading flames back <br />to the source of the spill. Contact with corrosive materials may cause <br />ignition and must be prevented. <br />Action should be taken to remove all possible ignition <br />sources in the area of flammable vapor clouds emanating <br />from a liquid spill. <br />Examples of flammable materials are: <br />Acetone <br />Ethanol <br />Isopropyl alcohol <br />Methanol <br />Methyl ethyl ketone <br />Toluene <br />Xylene <br />Spill control, clean-up, and personal safety procedures are similar to <br />those mentioned for chlorinated organic chemicals. Be constantly on <br />guard against possible sources of ignition. <br />Persons coming into contact with these materials should wash with <br />water for at least 15 minutes after removing contaminated clothing and <br />shoes. Obtain medical attention as soon as possible.