OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database

154 Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)
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 pollution.
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.
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.
*       Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 25 to 50 meters
        (80 to 160 feet) in all directions.
*       Keep unauthorized personnel away.
*       Stay upwind.
*       Keep out of low areas.
*       Ventilate enclosed areas.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
*       Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
*       Wear chemical protective clothing which 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.
EVACUATION
Spill
*       See the Table of Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances for
        highlighted substances. For non-highlighted substances, increase, in
        the downwind direction, as necessary, the isolation distance shown
        under PUBLIC SAFETY.
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.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
FIRE
Small Fires
*       Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.
Large Fires
*       Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray.
*       Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
*       Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the
        material.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads
*       Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders 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
        in 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
*       Move victim to fresh air.
*       Call 911 or emergency medical service.
*       Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
*       Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
        substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of 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 warm and quiet.
*       Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to
        substance may be delayed.
*       Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved,
        and take precautions to protect themselves.