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HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
: During a fire, smoke may contain the original
material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or irritating compounds. Hazardous
combustion products may include and are not limited to carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide.
OTHER FLAMMABILITY INFORMATION
: Violent steam generation or eruption may occur
upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids. Flammable concentrations of vapour
can accumulate at temperatures above 214
E
F. Liquid mist of this product can burn. Spills
of these organic liquids on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignition
temperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion. Container may rupture from
gas generation in a fire situation.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
: Water fog or fine spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam.
Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred if available. General purpose synthetic
foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but much less effectively. Do not
use direct water stream. May spread fire.
MEDIA TO BE AVOIDED
: Do not use direct water stream.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
: Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny
unnecessary entry. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect
personnel and minimize property damage. Burning liquids may be extinguished by dilution
with water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Fight fire from protected
location or safe distance. Consider use of unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles. Use
water spray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and
danger of re-ignition has passed. Immediately withdraw all personnel from area in case of
rising sound from venting safety device or discolouration of the container. Move container
from fire area if this is possible without hazard.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
: Wear positive-pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire
fighting helmet, coat, pants, boots and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or
not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.
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