Substance   ELEVATED TEMPERATURE LIQUID, N.O.S., at or above 100 °C and below its flash-point
UN Number   3257
HIN (= Hazard Identification Number)   99
ADR Label   9
ADR Class   9
Classification Code   M9
Packing group   III
ERIC   9-08
 
Emergency Response Information
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE SUBSTANCE

1. Characteristics
  • Readily or spontaneously ignitable.
  • Very hot substance.
  • Risk of violent reaction in contact with water.
  • The liquid may burn if involved in fire.

2. Hazards
  • Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
  • The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements.

3. Personal Protection
  • Self contained breathing apparatus.
  • Chemical protection suit if risk of personal contact.
  • Protect personnel from radiated heat with water fog curtain or other heat protective measures.

4. Intervention Actions
  4.1 General
  • Keep upwind.
  • No smoking, eliminate ignition sources.
  • Minimise number of personnel in risk area.

  4.2 Spillage
  • Stop leaks if possible.
  • Contain spillage by any means available.
  • 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)
  • Extinguish with water fog (spray).
  • Do not use water jet 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.
  • Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
  • 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.

6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery
  • Allow substance to cool before attempting recovery.

7. Precautions After Intervention
  7.1 Undressing
  • Drench contaminated suit and breathing apparatus with water 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
  • No special precautions.
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