TRANSPORT EMERGENCY CARD (Road)
LOAD |
INDUSTRIAL PAINT PRIMER THINNERSPROPER SHIPPING NAME: PAINT RELATED PRODUCT UN1263 CLS 3 PG II EAC 3YE HI No. 33 Colourless liquid with perceptible cellulose type odour |
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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 |
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PERSONAL
PROTECTION |
Goggles giving complete protection to the eyes. Plastic or synthetic rubber gloves, boots. Eyewash bottle with clean water. |
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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. |
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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. |
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FIRE |
Minor vehicle fire can be tackled using extinguishers
supplied if without risk. Do not attempt to deal with any fire involving the load. |
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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. |
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION |
Fire involving load : Extinguish preferably with dry
chemical or foam Do not use water jet |
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cases.
It
must be emphasised that such substances may vary according to conditions; this
information therefore must be
regarded therefore as a general guide.