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�9 FUEL OIL NO. � 993"1 � o Combustible Liquid ' FIRST AID Nonspecific symptoma:Irritation of the eyes, skin,or respiratory track other symptoms of exposure. First Aid for Limit- dos:Remove victim to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If breathing becomes difficult or if breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. (Caution: Administration of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may expose the first aid provider to chemical within the victim's lungs or vomit.) First Aid for Skin and Eye Contact:Flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15 minutes,occasionally lifting the eyelids. Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected body area with large amounts of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. First Aid for Ingestion:Do not induce vomiting. Keep victim warm and at rest. Get medical attention immediately. ' FIRE RESPONSE Rztneumhing Mahnialsr Foam,dry chemical,carbon diode, ,water spray. Water may be ineffective. . Techniques`Stay upwind. Wear breathing apparatus and appropriate protective clothing. Move container from fire area if no risk.Do not extinguish burning cargo unless flow can be stopped safely. Be alert to the possibility that the container may tear or rupture and suddenly release massive amounts of product when exposed to high heat(over BOOM,such as £roma direct flame.Use water from side and from safe distance to keep ' fire exposed containers cool. For massive fire in cargo area,use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or discoloration of tank. SPILL RESPONSES General Information:Restrict access to area. Keep unprotected personnel upwind of spill area. Eliminate ignition sources. Prevent liquid from entering sewers and confined spaces. Protect sewers and waterways from contaminated runoff. Notify proper authorities,downstream sewer and water treatment operations,and other downstream users ' of potentially contaminated water. Note that intake of fuel oil may resent in rupture or explosion of boilers or industrial process equipment. Choose equipment,where possible,that is not corroded or otherwise damaged by the spilled product. AM SPELL TECBMQUE MONITOR THE SITUATION... Fuel oil no. 2 may not evolve large amounts of hazardous airborne contaminanta in many outdoor spill situations. It may be advisable in some cases to simply monitor the situation until the spilled product is removed. CONSEQUENCE ' Hazardous levels of Aid oil no. 2 in air may be found in the local spill area and immediately downwind. MITIGATION downwind spilled p�aL bible. Restrict access to the local spill area and areas immediately ' TECBMQUE WATER FOG OR SPRAY... Water fog or spray applied to fuel oil no. 2 vapors at fumes may accelerate their &Pwaal in the atmosphere(where necessary). ' CONSEQUENCE Water runoff may contain a am-ll amount(if any)of fuel oil no. 2 fimm contact with airborne vapors or fumes, MITIGATION - Contain contaminated water and remove as soon as possible to prevent spread of contamination. Be alert to conditions ouch as fire hose runoff or rainwater that may add to spill volume and overfill impoetadmeuata.