APPENDIX 8: CEFIC Ericard

Emergency Response Information

ERIC 3-36

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

1. Characteristics.

• Can spontaneously lead to violent reaction.
• Hazardous to eyes and air passages.
• Flash point between 23°C and 61°C (or above 61°C but product carried above its Flashpoint).
• Immiscible or partly miscible with water (less than 10%), lighter than water.

2. Hazards.

• Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion (BLEVE).
• Exposure to heat, light, mechanical shock or contact with other chemicals lead to spontaneous rise in pressure or self ignition.
• Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
• May form explosive mixture with air at elevated ambient temperature.
• The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements.
• Heat may destroy stabiliser. Seek specialist advice.

3. Personal Protection.

• Self contained breathing apparatus.
• Chemical protection suit if risk of personal contact.
• Consider wearing standard fire fighting clothing underneath the suit.

4. Intervention Actions.

4.1 General.

• Keep upwind.
• No smoking, eliminate ignition sources.
• Work from protected position to reduce risk to personnel. Use unmanned monitors or lances.
• Minimise number of personnel in risk area.

4.2 Spillage.

• Stop leaks if possible.
• Contain spillage by any means available.
• Check explosive limits.
• Use low sparking hand tools and intrinsically safe equipment.
• Absorb liquid in sand or earth or any other suitable material, or cover with foam.
• If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
• Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public.

4.3 Fire (involving the substance).

• Keep container(s) cool with water.
• Extinguish with foam.
• Do not use water jet or fog (spray), or dry powder to extinguish.
• Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.
• Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.

5. First Aid.

• If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
• Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing adhering to skin.
• Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with soap and plenty of water.

6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery.

• Ensure proper earthing of pumping equipment.
• Use flame proof pump(s). If electrically driven, minimum class T3.
• Use mineral oil resistant equipment.
• Recover spilled product in vented container fitted with absorption filter.

7. Precautions After Intervention.

7.1 Undressing.

• Drench contaminated suit and breathing apparatus with water/detergent before removing facemask and suit.
• Use chemical protection suit and self contained breathing apparatus while undressing contaminated co-workers or handling contaminated equipment.
• Contain decontamination run off.

7.2 Equipment Clean Up.

• Drench with water/detergent before transporting from incident.

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