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UNIVAR USA INC. univAR <br />CONTINGENCY PLAN <br />06/14/11 Replaces 03/10/10 <br />SECTION <br /> <br />SUBJECT PAGE 2 <br />FIVE <br /> <br />PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING OF 15 <br />Flammable liquids are volatile, they release vapors which are also highly flammable; if <br />inhaled in large doses they can also be toxic. The vapors are generally heavier than air <br />and tend to be carried downwind along the ground for some distance before being <br />dispersed. Eliminate all sources of ignition downwind of a release of these materials. <br />Flammable liquids that are soluble in water may be extinguished with water and/or other <br />types of fire extinguishing methods. Flooding an area where water soluble flammables are <br />burning can be an effective fire control technique. <br />Flammable liquids that are insoluble in water also may be extinguished with water; <br />however, flammable liquids that are insoluble in water are usually lighter than water and <br />can float on top of the water while still burning. In this situation, massive amounts of water <br />must be used to smother the burning liquid. Unless massive volumes of water are used, it <br />is better to use water to keep surrounding buildings and inventory from catching on fire <br />rather than trying to douse the actual fire. Foams, dry chemicals, halon, or CO2 fire <br />extinguishers work well in extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids. Diking the area <br />can prevent the spread of flames or residue if containers of flammable liquids fail during the <br />fire. <br />Toxic or irritating fumes and smoke can be generated by a fire. The Emergency <br />Coordinator must be aware of this possibility and ensure in-house fire/spill control teams, <br />spectators, and arriving fire departments are informed of this possibility are kept upwind <br />and properly protected. <br />Unless a fire is restricted in some way (i.e., small, does not involve extremely flammable <br />materials, or is isolated), call the local fire department for professional help. <br />Fire prevention is the job of Univar USA Inc. employees. <br />Fire fighting is the job of Fire Department employees and other emergency services <br />professionals.