TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD (Road)

 

LOAD

INDUSTRIAL PAINT PRIMER THINNERS

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: PAINT RELATED PRODUCT

UN1263    

CLS 3

PG II

EAC 3YE

HI No. 33

 

Colourless liquid with perceptible cellulose type odour

 

NATURE

OF DANGER

Highly flammable (Flash point below 23°C)

Volatile

The vapour is invisible, heavier than air and spreads along the ground

Can form explosive mixture with air particularly in empty uncleaned receptacles

Heating will cause pressure rise, severe risk of bursting and explosion

The vapour may have narcotic effect

The liquid or vapour may cause irritation to eyes, skin and air passages

 

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Goggles giving complete protection to the eyes.

Plastic or synthetic rubber gloves, boots.

Eyewash bottle with clean water.

 

GENERAL ACTIONS to be taken by DRIVER

Stop the engine.

No naked lights. No smoking.

Mark roads and warn other road users and pedestrians of danger.

Keep public away from danger area.

Keep upwind.

Notify police and fire brigade as soon as possible.

 

 

ADDITIONAL ACTIONS to be taken by DRIVER

Shut off leaks if without risk.

Absorb or contain leaking liquid with sand or earth or other suitable material.

Prevent liquid entering sewers, basements and workpits. Vapour may create explosive atmosphere.

Sewers must be covered and basements and workpits evacuated.

Warn inhabitants - explosion hazard.

If substance has entered a water course or sewer or contaminated soil or vegetation advise police.

 

 

 

FIRE

Minor vehicle fire can be tackled using extinguishers supplied if without risk.

Do not attempt to deal with any fire involving the load.

 

FIRST AID

If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water.

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with plenty of water.

Seek medical treatment when any one has symptoms apparently due to inhalation, swallowing, contact with skin or eyes or inhalation of fumes produced in a fire.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fire involving load : Extinguish preferably with dry chemical or foam

Do not use water jet

                                                                                                                       

                                   

                                                CHEMICAL RECOVERIES LTD

                                                Smoke Lane

                                                Avonmouth, BS11 0YA

 

                                                TELEPHONE: 0117 982 0303

                                                                                                                                                           

 

                                    No responsibility is accepted that the information is sufficient or correct in all cases.

                                                                        It must be emphasised that such substances may vary according to conditions; this information                                                                                                                                     therefore must be regarded therefore as a general guide.

 

APPLIES ONLY DURING ROAD TRANSPORT                                                                                                                     ENGLISH