POTENTIAL HAZARDS HEALTH · TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. · Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. · Avoid any skin contact. · Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. · Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. · Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental contamination. FIRE OR EXPLOSION · Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. · Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). · Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. · Containers may explode when heated. · For electric vehicles or equipment, GUIDE 147 (lithium ion batteries) or GUIDE 138 (sodium batteries) should also be consulted. · CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. · Keep unauthorized personnel away. · Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. · Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING · Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). · Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. · Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. Immediate precautionary measure · Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Spill · For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances. · For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary. Fire · If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.  | In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. Please consult the shipping paper and/or the ERAP Program Section. |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE FIRE Small Fire · Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray. Large Fire · Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. · If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. · Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal. Fire Involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads · Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. · Do not get water inside containers. · Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. · Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. · ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. SPILL OR LEAK · ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. · Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. · Stop leak if you can do it without risk. · Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. · Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. · DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. FIRST AID · Call 911 or emergency medical service. · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely. · Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. · Do not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; wash face and mouth before giving artificial respiration. Use a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. · In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. · Keep victim calm and warm. · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. | 
