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ITO E RO E K SOP No.015,REV.1 AssoaATEs,iNC. PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SAMPLES PAGE 17 Figure 3. NAERG Emergency Response Information for Flammable Liquids,n.o.s. Source: DOT and others. 1996. GUIDE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS NAER13% NAEI?M FLAMMABLE Lfaui GUIDE 128 (NowPOLARJWATER-IMMISCIBLE) (NOWPOLAR/WATER-IMMISCIBLE) 128 '• ' aEMERGENCYRESPONSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION I FIRE • HIGHLY FLAMMABLE:Will he easily ignited by heal,sparks or flames. I CAUTION:All these products have a very law flash point:Use of water spray when Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. ! fighting fire may be inefficient. • Vapors may travel to source of ignitlon and flash back. Small Fires Most vapors are heavier than air.They will spread along ground and collect in Iowof i Dry chemlcaE,COz,water spray or regular foam. confined areas(sewers,basements,tanks). Large Fires • Vapor explosion hazard indoors,outdoors or in sewers. Water spray.fog or regular foam. • Same may polymerize(i expl❑slvaly when heated or involved in afire. Do not use straight streams. • Runoff to sewer may create fire orexplosion hazard. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. • Containers may explode when heated. Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads • Many liquids are lighter than water. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. S>rhstance may be transported hot. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. HEALTH Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or Inhalation of contactwith material may irritate or burn skin and eyii discoloration of tank. Fire may produce irritating,corrosive andior toxic gases. ALWAYS stay away from the ends of tanks. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. For massive fire,use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles;if this is impossible, • Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. withdraw from area and let fire burn- fire LEAK PUBLICSAFETY • CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first.if Shipping ELIMINATE all ignition sources(no smoking,flares.sparks orflames in immediate area). Paper not available or no answer,refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the All equipment used when handling the product must he grounded. Inside back cover. ❑o not touch or walk through spilled material. • Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 to 50 meters(80 to 180 feet)in all Stop leak if you can do itwithout risk. directions. Prevent entry into waterways.sewers.basements or confined areas. • Keep unauthorized personnel away. A vapor suopreasing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Stay upwind. Absorb or cover with dry earth.sand❑r other non-combuslible material and Keep out of low areas. transfer to containers. • Ventilate closed spaces IbWDre enlaring. Use clean nun-spafking tools to collect absorbed material. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Large$pit Is 'near positive pressure sell-contained breathing apparatus(SCi Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Structural firefighters'protective clothing will only provide limited protection. Water spray may reduce vapor;but may not prevent ignition In closed spaces. 1R T AI EVACUATION Large Spilt Move victim to fresh air. - Call emergency medical care. Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters(1000 feeti. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Fire Administer oxygen ifbreathing is difficult. • If tank,rail car or tank truck is involved in afire.ISOLATE for800 meters(1(2 mile)in all Remove and Isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. directions,also,consider initial evacuation for800 meters(1 r2 mile)in all directions. In case of contact with substance,immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. Keep victim warm and quiet. Ensure that medics€personnel are aware of the material(s)involved,and take precautions to protect themselves. Page,