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329 <br /> 2 <br /> FUEL OIL NO. 2 <br /> 1993 Combustible Liquid <br /> � <br /> FIRST AID <br />' Nonspecific symptoms:Irritation of the eyes, skin,or respiratory tract, other symptoms of exposure <br /> Fust Aid for Inhalation:Remove victim to fresh air and keep warm and at rest If breathing becomes difficult or if <br /> breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately (Caution. <br /> Administration of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may expose the fust aid provider to chemical within the vuchm's <br /> lungs or vomit.) <br /> First Aid for Skin and Eye Contact:Flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15 minutes,occasionally lifting <br /> the eyelida Remove all contaminated clothing Wash affected body area with large amounts of soap and water Get <br /> medical attention if irritation persists after washing <br /> First Aid for Iagwdoa:Do not induce vomiting Keep victim warm and at rest. Get medical attention immediately <br />' FIRE RESPONSE <br /> Ertuiguiahing Materials:Foam, dry chemical,carbon dmxzde,water spray Water may be ineffective <br /> Ezb6pnrshing Teebniquea:Stay upwind.Wear breathing apparatus and appropriate protective clothing Move <br />' container from fire area if no riak. Do not extinguish burning cargo unless flow can be stopped safely Be alert to <br /> the possibility that the container may tear or rupture and suddenly release massive amounts of product when <br /> exposed to high heat(over SWOF), such as from a direct flame.Use water from aide and from safe distance to keep <br /> fire exposed containers cool. For massive fire in cargo area,use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles <br /> Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of tank <br /> SPILL RESPONSES <br /> General Information:Restrict access to area. Seep unprotected personnel upwind of spill area Eliminate ignition <br /> sources Prevent liquid fiom entering sewers and confined spaces Protect sewers and waterways from contaminated <br /> runoff Notify proper authorities,downstream sewer and water treatment operations, and other downstream users <br /> of potentially oontammated water Note that intake of fuel oil may result in rapture or explosion of boilers or <br /> ' industrial process equipment. Choose equipment,where possible,that is not corroded or otherwise damaged by the <br /> spilled product. <br /> ' AIR SPILL <br /> TECJVUQi7E <br /> MONITOR THE SITUATION ..Fuel oil no. 2 may not evolve large amounts of hazardous airborne contaminants in <br /> many outdoor spill situations. It may be advisable in same cases to simply monitor the situation until the spilled <br /> ' product is removed. <br /> CONSEQUENCE <br /> Hazardous levels of fuel oil no 2 in air may be found in the local spill area and immediately downwind. <br /> AE=GATION <br /> Remove the spilled product as soon as possible. Restrict access to the local spill area and areas immediately <br /> downwind by unprotected personnel. <br /> ' TECHNIQUE <br /> WATER FOG OR SPRAY . Water fog or spray applied to fuel oil no 2 vapors or fumes may accelerate their <br /> dispersal in the atmosphere(where necessary) <br /> ' CONSEQUENCE <br /> Water runoff may oontam a small amount(if aril►)of fuel oil no. 2 from contact with airborne vapors or fumes. <br /> AEMGATION - <br /> Contain contaminated water and remove as soon as possible to prevent spread of contamination. Be alert to <br /> oonditioaa such as fie hose runoff or rainwater that may add to spill volume and overfill impoundments. <br /> • <br />