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HRW-041 – Sky-Blue Page 3/8
Date of Issue: 29-APR-2015 Status: FINAL
Special protective actions for firefighters: For fires beyond the initial stage, emergency responders in the immediate hazard
area should wear protective clothing. When the potential chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, a self
contained breathing apparatus should be worn. In addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant
(see Section 8).
Isolate immediate hazard area and keep unauthorized personnel out. Stop spill/release if it can be done safely. Move undamaged
containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely. Water spray may be useful in minimizing or dispersing vapors and
to protect personnel. Cool equipment exposed to fire with water, if it can be done safely. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water
used for cooling purposes.
See Section 9 for Flammable Properties including Flash Point and Flammable (Explosive) Limits
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Flammable. Spillages of liquid product will create a
fire hazard and may form an explosive atmosphere. Keep all sources of ignition and hot metal surfaces away from spill/release if
safe to do so. The use of explosion-proof electrical equipment is recommended. Stay upwind and away from spill/release. Avoid
direct contact with material. For large spillages, notify persons down wind of the spill/release, isolate immediate hazard area and
keep unauthorized personnel out. Wear appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protection, as conditions warrant
(see Section 8). See Sections 2 and 7 for additional information on hazards and precautionary measures.
Environmental Precautions: Stop and contain spill/release if it can be done safely. Prevent spilled material from entering sewers,
storm drains, other unauthorized drainage systems, and natural waterways. Use foam on spills to minimize vapors Use water
sparingly to minimize environmental contamination and reduce disposal requirements. If spill occurs on water notify appropriate
authorities and advise shipping of any hazard. Spills into or upon navigable waters, the contiguous zone, or adjoining shorelines
that cause a sheen or discoloration on the surface of the water, may require notification of the National Response Center (phone
number 800-424-8802).
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Notify relevant authorities in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Immediate cleanup of any spill is recommended. Dike far ahead of spill for later recovery or disposal. Absorb spill with
inert material such as sand or vermiculite, and place in suitable container for disposal. If spilled on water remove with appropriate
methods (e.g. skimming, booms or absorbents). In case of soil contamination, remove contaminated soil for remediation or
disposal, in accordance with local regulations.
Recommended measures are based on the most likely spillage scenarios for this material; however local conditions and
regulations may influence or limit the choice of appropriate actions to be taken.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling: Keep away from ignition sources such as heat/sparks/open flame – No smoking. Take
precautionary measures against static discharge. Nonsparking tools should be used. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face
protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use good personal hygiene practices and wear appropriate personal protective
equipment (see section 8). Flammable. May vaporize easily at ambient temperatures. The vapor is heavier than air and may
create an explosive mixture of vapor and air. Beware of accumulation in confined spaces and low lying areas. Open container
slowly to relieve any pressure. Electrostatic charge may accumulate and create a hazardous condition when handling or
processing this material. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers
and equipment before transferring material. The use of explosion-proof electrical equipment is recommended and may be required
(see appropriate fire codes). Refer to NFPA-70 and/or API RP 2003 for specific bonding/grounding requirements. Do not enter
confined spaces such as tanks or pits without following proper entry procedures such as ASTM D-4276 and 29CFR 1910.146. Do
not wear contaminated clothing or shoes. Keep contaminated clothing away from sources of ignition such as sparks or open
flames.
The use of hydrocarbon fuel in an area without adequate ventilation may result in hazardous levels of incomplete combustion
products (e.g. carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, benzene and other hydrocarbons) and/or dangerously low oxygen
levels.
Static Accumulation Hazard: Electrostatic charge may accumulate and create a hazardous condition when handling this material.
To minimize this hazard, bonding and grounding of tanks, transfer piping, and storage tank level floats are necessary but may not,
by themselves, be sufficient. Review all operations which have the potential of generating and accumulating an electrostatic
charge and/or a flammable atmosphere (including tank and container filling, splash filling, tank cleaning, sampling, gauging, switch
loading, filtering, mixing, agitation, and vacuum truck operations) and use appropriate mitigating procedures. Special care should
be given to ensure that special slow load procedures for "switch loading" are followed to avoid the static ignition hazard that can
exist when higher flash point material (such as fuel oil or diesel) is loaded into tanks previously containing low flash point products