Substance   ORGANOMETALLIC SUBSTANCE, SOLID, PYROPHORIC, WATER-REACTIVE
UN Number   3393
HIN (= Hazard Identification Number)   X432
ADR Label   4.2+4.3
ADR Class   4.2
Classification Code   SW
Packing group   I
ERIC   4-45
 
Emergency Response Information
SPONTANEOUSLY FLAMMABLE SOLID

1. Characteristics
  • Hazardous to skin, eyes and air passages.
  • Hazardous reaction with water emitting flammable gases.
  • Readily or spontaneously ignitable.
  • Adverse reaction with water when burning or involved in fire.

2. Hazards
  • Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
  • May form explosive mixture with air at elevated ambient temperature.
  • Heating of container(s) may cause pressure rise with risk of bursting.

3. Personal Protection
  • Chemical protection suit.
  • Self contained breathing apparatus.
  • Consider wearing standard fire fighting clothing underneath the suit.

4. Intervention Actions
  4.1 General
  • Keep upwind.
  • No smoking, eliminate ignition sources.
  • Keep cargo dry. Avoid contact with water.
  • 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.

  4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
  • Extinguish with dry agent.
  • Do not use water, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish.
  • Remove undamaged containers away from heat radiation.
  • Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.

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
  • Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.

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
  • Drench with water before transporting from incident.
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