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Caution, Danger, Fire fighting and chemical control – Snorkel TL39T User Manual

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Rev C

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NOTE
Vapors released from the spill may create an

explosive atmosphere.

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Waste disposal method:

Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal

must be in accordance with applicable federal,

state, provincial, and local regulations.

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CAUTION

DO NOT flush to surface water or sanitary

sewer system. By itself, the liquid is expected

to be a RCRA ignitable hazardous waste.

Hydraulic Oil (UN 1270)

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Extinguishing media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO

2

.

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Special fire fighting procedures:

Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to

keep fire exposed containers cool. Water spray

may be used to flush spills away from exposures.

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Unusual fire and explosion hazards:

Products of combustion may contain carbon

monoxide, carbondioxide, and other toxic materials.

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DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or confined space

without proper protective equipment including

respiratory protection.

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Spill or leak:

Contain spill immediately in smallest area possible.

Recover as much of the product it self as possible

by such methods as vacuuming, followed by

soaking up of residual fluids by use of absorbent

materials.
Remove contaminated items including contaminated

soil and place in proper containers for disposal.

Avoid washing, draining or directing material to

storm or sanitary sewers .

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Waste disposal method:

Recycle as much of the recoverable product as

possible.

Dispose of non-recyclable materialas a RCRA

hazardous waste by such methods as incineration,

complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (UN 1075)

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Extinguishing media:

Water spray. Class A-B-C or BC fire extinguishers.

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Special fire fighting procedures:

Stop flow of gas. Use water to keep fire exposed

containers cool. Use water spray to disperse

unignited gas or vapor.
If ignition has occurred and no water available, tank

metal may weaken from over heating. Evacuate

area. If gas has not ignited, LP gas liquid or vapor

may be dispersed by water spray or flooding.

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Unusual fire and explosion hazards:

Highly Flammable. Products of combustion may

contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other

toxic materials.

!

DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or confined space

without proper protective equipment including

respiratory protection.

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Spill or leak:

Keep public away. Shut off supply of gas. Eliminate

sources of ignition. Ventilate the area. Disperse

with water spray.
Contact between skin and these gases in liquid

form can cause freezing of tissue causing injury

similar to thermal burn.

NOTE
Vapors released from the spill may create an

explosive atmosphere.

+

Waste disposal method:

Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal

must be in accordance with applicable federal,

state, provincial, and local regulations.

Motor Oil (UN 1270)

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Extinguishing media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO

2

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12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control