Corrosive substances in contact with metals may produce flammable hydrogen gas.
Containers may explode when heated.
HEALTH
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
TOXIC; ingestion of substance or inhalation of decomposition products will cause severe injury or death.
Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
Some effects may be experienced due to skin absorption.
Runoff from fire control may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.
As an 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.
Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.
Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is possible.
For Phosphorus (UN1381): Special aluminized protective clothing should be worn when direct contact with the substance is possible.
EVACUATION Spill
Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).
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.
[FLAG] In Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product. Please consult the shipping document and/or the ERAP Program Section (page 391).
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FIRE Small Fire
Water spray, wet sand or wet earth.
Large Fire
Water spray or fog.
Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams.
Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads
Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
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
Fully encapsulating, vapor-protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire.
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).
Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Small Spill
Cover with water, sand or earth. Shovel into metal container and keep material under water.
Large Spill
Dike for later disposal and cover with wet sand or earth.
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
FIRST AID
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves.
Move victim to fresh air.
Call 911 or emergency medical service.
Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
In case of contact with substance, keep exposed skin areas immersed in water or covered with wet bandages until medical attention is received.
Removal of solidified molten material from skin requires medical assistance.
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site and place in metal container filled with water. Fire hazard if allowed to dry.
Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.