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Safety Data Sheet <br /> Material Name: Diesel Fuel, All Types SDS No. 9909 <br /> First Aid: Inhalation <br /> Remove person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If necessary, provide <br /> additional oxygen once breathing is restored if trained to do so. Seek medical attention immediately. <br /> * * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures <br /> General Fire Hazards <br /> See Section 9 for Flammability Properties. <br /> Vapors may be ignited rapidly when exposed to heat, spark, open flame or other source of ignition. When mixed <br /> with air and exposed to an ignition source, flammable vapors can burn in the open or explode in confined spaces. <br /> Being heavier than air, vapors may travel long distances to an ignition source and flash back. Runoff to sewer <br /> may cause fire or explosion hazard. <br /> Hazardous Combustion Products <br /> Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and non-combusted hydrocarbons (smoke). <br /> Extinguishing Media <br /> SMALL FIRES: Any extinguisher suitable for Class B fires, dry chemical, CO2,water spray, fire fighting foam, and <br /> other gaseous agents. <br /> LARGE FIRES: Water spray,fog or fire fighting foam. Water may be ineffective for fighting the fire, but may be <br /> used to cool fire-exposed containers. <br /> Unsuitable Extinguishing Media <br /> None <br /> Fire Fighting Equipment/instructions <br /> Small fires in the incipient(beginning)stage may typically be extinguished using handheld portable fire <br /> extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment. Firefighting activities that may result in potential exposure to high <br /> heat, smoke or toxic by-products of combustion should require NIOSH/MSHA-approved pressure-demand self- <br /> contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and full protective clothing. Isolate area around container <br /> involved in fire. Cool tanks, shells, and containers exposed to fire and excessive heat with water. For massive <br /> fires the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to further minimize personnel <br /> exposure. Major fires may require withdrawal, allowing the tank to burn. Large storage tank fires typically require <br /> specially trained personnel and equipment to extinguish the fire, often including the need for properly applied fire <br /> fighting foam. <br /> * * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures <br /> Recovery and Neutralization <br /> Carefully contain and stop the source of the spill, if safe to do so. <br /> Materials and Methods for Clean-Up <br /> Take up with sand or other oil absorbing materials. Carefully shovel, scoop or sweep up into a waste container for <br /> reclamation or disposal. Caution, flammable vapors may accumulate in closed containers. <br /> Emergency Measures <br /> Evacuate nonessential personnel and remove or secure all ignition sources. Consider wind direction; stay upwind <br /> and uphill, if possible. Evaluate the direction of product travel, diking, sewers, etc. to confirm spill areas. Spills <br /> may infiltrate subsurface soil and groundwater; professional assistance may be necessary to determine the extent <br /> of subsurface impact. <br /> Page 3 of 10 Revision Date 8/30/12 <br />