Caution, Danger, Fire fighting and chemical control – Snorkel TL39T User Manual
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Rev C
page 12-3
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.
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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.
!
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.
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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
.
12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control