OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database

143 Oxidizers (Unstable)
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
*       May explode from friction, heat or contamination.
*       These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.
*       May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
*       Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels).
*       Containers may explode when heated.
*       Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.
HEALTH
*       TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors,
        dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns, or death.
*       Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases.
*       Toxic fumes or dust may accumulate in confined areas (basement,
        tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.).
*       Runoff from fire control or dilution water may 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.
*       Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 50 to 100 meters
        (160 to 330 feet) in all directions.
*       Keep unauthorized personnel away.
*       Stay upwind.
*       Keep out of low areas.
*       Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
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
*       Use water.  Do not use dry chemicals or foams.  CO2 or Halon may
        provide limited control.
Large Fires
*       Flood fire area with water from a distance.
*       Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat.
*       Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
*       Do not get water inside containers: a violent reaction may occur.
*       Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
        fire is out.
*       Dike fire-control water for later disposal.
*       ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
*       For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this
        is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.
SPILL OR LEAK
*       Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.
*       Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing
        appropriate protective clothing.
*       Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift.
*       Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Small Spills
*       Flush area with flooding quantities of water.
Large Spills
*       DO NOT CLEAN-UP OR DISPOSE OF, EXCEPT UNDER SUPERVISION OF A
        SPECIALIST.
FIRST AID
*       Move victim to fresh air.
*       Call 911 or emergency medical service.
*       Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.
*       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.
*       Keep victim warm and quiet.
*       Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved,
        and take precautions to protect themselves.

       SMALL SPILLS           |       LARGE SPILLS
(From a small package or      | (From a large package or
small leak from a large pkg.) | from many small packages)
  First    |     Then         |  First    |      Then
 ISOLATE   |    PROTECT       | ISOLATE   |     PROTECT
  in all   |persons Downwind  |  in all   | persons Downwind
Directions |    during-       |Directions |     during-
           |DAY       NIGHT   |           | DAY        NIGHT