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1XK,_P V I L I below. • Cellulose-Based Absorbents ® Expanded Polymeric Absorbents Response Recommendations Isolation and Evacuation Excerpt from GUIDE 137 [Substances-Water-Reactive-Corrosive]: As an immediate precautionary measure,isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters(150 feet)for liquids and at least 25 meters(75 feet)for solids. SPILL: Increase,in the downwind direction, as necessary,the isolation distance shown above. FIRE: If tank,rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters(1/2 mile)in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2012) Firefighting Fight fire from safe distance or from protected location.Use care as water applied directly to this acid results in evolution of heat and causes spattering. Cool containers that are exposed to flames with streams of water until fire is out.Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing. Not flammable.For small fires use dry chemical or carbon dioxide.Use water on combustibles burning in vicinity of this material.For large fires flood fire area with water from a distance.Do not get solid streams of water on material. Move container from area if you can do so without risk. (EPA, 1998) Non-Fire Response Excerpt from GUIDE 137 [Substances-Water-Reactive- Corrosive]: Fully encapsulating,vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors; do not put water directly on leak, spill area or inside container. Keep combustibles(wood,paper, oil,etc.) away from spilled material. SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth,DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain.Use clean non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,basements or confined areas. (ERG, 2012) Protective Clothing Skin:Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Eyes:Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash,the skin when it becomes contaminated. Remove:Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced. Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the work shift. http://l27.0.0.1:54673/report?key=CH5193 4/15/2015