KENYA STANDARD                      KS 2386: PART 3 : 2018  
                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency procedure guide - 
Transport (Road, Rail ) 
       Part 3 : Flammable liquids  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION  
 
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee:  
 
Government chemist  
National Environmental Management Authority  
National Transport and Safety A uthority  
Kenya Railways  
Directorate occupational health and safety service  
Ministry of Health  
Ministry of Transport  
Kenya Maritime Authority  
Kenya Airways  
Kenya Transport Association  
Kenya ports authority  
Radiation protection board  
National Corridor Trans it and transport authority  
Nairobi University  
Kenya police Service (Traffic department)  
Dangerous goods management ltd.  
Kenya Bureau of Standards — Secretariat.  
 
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KENYA STANDARD                   KS 2386: PART 3 : 2018  
                                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Emergen cy procedure guide -Transport  
         (Road, Rail ) 
 
 
Part 3: Flammable liquids  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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P R E F A C E  
 
This Kenyan standard was developed by the technical committee on transport of dangerous goods under 
the guidance of the standards project committee, and accordance with the procedures of the Kenya bureau 
of standards.  
The standard  is inten ded for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident  
involving  dangerous goods/hazardous material s. Provides guidance to drivers, emergency services and 
others dealing with emergencies involving the transport of organic peroxides . 
 
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Emergency response guidebook 2016  
 
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KENYA STANDARD  
Emergency procedure guide -Transport (Road, Rail ) 
Part 3: Flammable liquids  
 
    
                                                                                   FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS  
                                                 
    
   
                                                    *As described in the KS 2605, KS 2606  
                                                     ꝉTrade or common name on label             
 
 
 
 
 
                          EMERGENCY CONTACTS  
POLICE  DIAL ;911,999,112  
Organization  Location  Telephone  Ask for  
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
128 -FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS(WATER -MISCIBLE)                               
                                             HAZARD  NAME  UN No  HAZCHEM  
NAME * 
 
 
 
TRADE NAME ꝉ 
 
 
 
   
         
 
6 
 FIRE   HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.  
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or 
confine d areas (sewers, basements, tanks).  
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion  hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heated.  
• Many liquids are lighter than water.  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  • Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
• Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.  
• Vapors ma y cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff from fire control may cause pollution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  . • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Structural firefighters’ protective clothin g will only provide limited protection  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN Number, quantity and emergency contact (name and 
telephone  number) Indicate condition of the vehicle and any damage observed.  
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at le ast 50 
meters (150 feet) in all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or u pstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering.  
• Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).  
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.  
 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leaks  
Warn other traffic and people at risk  
SPILL OR LEAK  • ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smo king, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basement s or confined areas.  
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.  
• Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non -combustible material and transfer to 
containers.  
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces  
FIRE  FIRE CAUTION:  All these products have a very low flash point: Use of wat er spray 
when fighting fire may be inefficient.  
CAUTION:  For fire involving UN1170, UN1987 or UN3475, alcohol -resistant foam ©KEBS                                  KS 2386: PART 2 : 2018  
 
 7 should be used.  
Small Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant foam.  
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or alcohol -resistant foam.  
• Do not use straight streams.  
• Move  containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fir e is out.  
• Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, 
withdraw  from area and let fire burn.  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  • Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect  
themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
• Keep victim calm and warm.  
INHA LED OR 
INGESTED  Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
EYES OR SKIN  . • In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes  with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• Wash skin with soap and water.  
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin          
           128 -FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS  
(WATER -MISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)                                                           
HAZARD  
FIRE  HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition an d flash back.  
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and c ollect in low or 
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).  
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymeriz e explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heated.  
• Many liquids are lighter than water.           
 
8 
 HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed thro ugh skin.  
• Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.  
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection.  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS  HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN  Number, quantity and emergency contact ( name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed.  
all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering.  
Large Spill  
• Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).  
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  
 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leaks  
Warn other traf fic and people at risk  
. 
SPILL OR LEAK   
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.  
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.  
• Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non -combustible material and transfer to 
containers . 
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.  
FIRE  CAUTION:  All these products have a very lo w flash point: Use of water spray when 
fighting fire may  
be inefficient.  ©KEBS                                  KS 2386: PART 2 : 2018  
 
 9 Small Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant foam.  
• Do not use dry chemical extinguishers to control fires involving nitromethane 
(UN1261 ) or nitroethane (UN2842) . 
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or alcohol -resistant foam.  
• Do not use straight streams.  
• Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose hold ers or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.  
• Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if th is is impossible, 
withdraw from area and let fire burn.  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
• Keep victim calm and warm.  
 
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult  
EYES OR SKIN  Effects of exposure (inhala tion, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
• In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with ru nning water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• Wash skin with soap and wat er. 
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin         
             
  128-FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS  
(WATER -IMMISCIBLE/NOXIOUS                                                
                              HAZARD  
FIRE  • HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.  
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and c ollect in low or 
confined areas  (sewers, basements, tanks).  
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heated.  
• Many liquids are lighter than water           
 
10 
 HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  HEALTH  
• May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin.  
• Inhalation or contact with mat erial may irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.  
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EME RGENCY 
RESPONDERS  • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Structural firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN Number, quantity and emergency contact ( name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed  
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or  leak area for at le ast 50 
meters (150 feet) in all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering  
Large Spill  
• Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).  
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.  
 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘ for all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leaks  
Warn other traffic and people at risk  
. 
SPILL OR LEAK  • ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling the product must be grounde d. 
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.  
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.  
• Absorb or cover with dry earth, s and or other non -combustible material and transfer to 
containers.  
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in  closed spaces  
FIRE  CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of wat er spray when 
fighting fire may be inefficient.  
Small Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.  
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or regular foam.  
• Do not use  straight streams.  
• Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of w ater until well after fire is out.  ©KEBS                                  KS 2386: PART 2 : 2018  
 
 11 • Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if th is is impossible, 
withdraw from area and let fire burn.  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  • Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precau tions to protect themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
 
INHALED  OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.  
• Keep victim calm and warm . 
EYES OR SKIN  • Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be 
delayed  
• In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• Wash skin with soap and water.  
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing i f adhering to skin  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.            
           128 -FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS  
(WATER -MISCIBLE/NOXIOUS)                                                           
HAZARD  
FIRE  HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.  
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and c ollect in low or 
confined areas (sewers, basements, t anks).  
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heat ed. 
• Many liquids are lighter than water.  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin.  
• Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic  gases.  
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Structural  firefighters’ protective clothing will only provide limited protection.  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS           
 
12 
 FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN  Number, quantity and eme rgency contact ( name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed.  
all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering.  
Large Spill  
• Consid er initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).  
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 directi ons 
 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leaks  
Warn other traffic and people at risk  
. 
SPILL OR LEAK   
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equ ipment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.  
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.  
• Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non -combustible material and transfer to 
containers.  
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water sp ray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.  
FIRE  CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when 
fighting fire may be inefficient.  
Small Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant f oam.  
• Do not use dry chemical extinguishers to control fires inv olving nitromethane 
(UN1261) or nitroethane (UN2842).  
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or alcohol -resistant foam.  
• Do not use straight streams.  
• Move containers from fire area if you can do it  without risk.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.  
• Withdraw immediately in case of  rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if th is is impossible, 
withdraw from area and let fire burn.  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect themselves.  
• Move victim to fresh air.  
• Keep victim calm and warm.  
 
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiratio n if victim is not breathing.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult  ©KEBS                                  KS 2386: PART 2 : 2018  
 
 13 EYES OR SKIN  Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
• In case of contact wit h substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• Wash skin with soap and water.  
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin  
                  129- FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS – TOXIC                               
                      HAZARD  
FIRE  HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to so urce of ignition and flash back.  
• Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect  in low or 
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).  
• Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances design ated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heated.  
• Many liquids are lighter than water.  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  • TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin.  
• Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes.  
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.  
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff fro m fire control or dilution water may cause pollution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by t he 
manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection.  
• Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations 
ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is 
possible . 
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN Number, quantity and emergency contact ( name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehi cle and any damage observed  
• As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 5 0 
meters (150 feet) in all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces befor e entering.  
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  
 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘fo r all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leaks  
Warn other traffic and people at risk  
.          
 
14 
 SPILL OR LEAK  • Fully encapsulating, vapor -protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with 
no fire.  
• ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sp arks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined ar eas. 
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.  
Small Spill  
• Absorb with earth, sand or othe r non -combustible material and transfer to containers 
for later disposal.  
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.  
FIRE   
CAUTION:  All these products have a very low flash point: Use of wat er spray when 
fighting fire may be inefficient.  
Sma ll Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant foam.  
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or alcohol -resistant foam.  
• Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.  
• Dike fire -control water for later disposal; do not scatter the ma terial.  
• Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well afte r fire is out.  
• Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if th is is impossible, 
withdraw from area and let fire burn  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect themselves.  
 
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victi m is not breathing.  
• Do not use mouth -to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled  the substance; give 
artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one -way valve or 
other proper respiratory medical device.  
• Administer oxygen if b reathing is difficult . 
EYES OR SKIN  • Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
• In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• Wash skin with soap and water.  
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. • Keep victim calm and warm.  
• Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be 
delayed  
   129- FLAMMABLE LI QUIDS – CORROSIVE                                    
                                      HAZARD  
FIRE  . Flammable/combustible material.  
• May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.  
• Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.  
• Vapors may travel to sour ce of ignition and flash back.  ©KEBS                                  KS 2386: PART 2 : 2018  
 
 15 • Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or 
confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).  
• Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.  
• Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or 
involved in a fire.  
• Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.  
• Containers may explode when heated.  
• Many liquids are lighter than water.  
HEALTH AND 
ENVIRONMENT  • May cause toxic effects if inhal ed or ingested/swallowed.  
• Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.  
• Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.  
• Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.  
• Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause po llution  
                 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING  
EMERGENCY 
RESPONDERS  • Wear positive pressure self -contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).  
• Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by t he 
manufacturer. It may provide little or no th ermal protection.  
• Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides limited protection in fire situations 
ONLY; it is not effective in spill situations where direct contact with the substance is 
possible  
               EMERGENCY PROCEDURES  
IF THIS HAPPENS  DO THIS  
FOR ALL 
EMERGENCIES  IMMEDIATELY CONTANT POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE  
Tell them location, material, UN Number, quantity and emergency contact (name and 
telephone number) Indicate  condition of the vehicle and any damage observed  
.• As an immediat e precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at le ast 50 
meters (150 feet) in all directions.  
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.  
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.  
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering  
 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 . 
TANKER/VEHICLE 
ACCIDENT  Carry out action under ‘for all emergencies’  
Check for spills and leak s 
Warn other traffic and people at risk  
. 
SPILL OR LEAK  Fully encapsulating, vapor -protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with 
no fire.  
• ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate 
area).  
• All equip ment used when handling the product must be grounded.  
• Do not touch or walk through spilled material.  
• Stop leak if you can do it without risk.  
• Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.  
• A vapor -suppressing foam may be used to  reduce vapors.  
• Absorb with earth, sand or other non -combustible material and tra nsfer to containers 
(except for Hydrazine).  
• Use clean, non -sparking tools to collect absorbed material.  
Large Spill  
• Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.  
• Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed sp           
 
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 FIRE  • Some of these materials may react violently with water.  
Small Fire  
• Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol -resistant foam.  
Large Fire  
• Water spray, fog or alcohol -resistan t foam.  
• Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.  
• Dike fire -control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material.  
• Do not get water inside containers.  
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads  
• Fight fire from maximum dis tance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.  
• Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.  
• Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or 
discoloration of tank.  
• ALWAYS stay away  from tanks engulfed in fire.  
• For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, 
withdraw from  
                              FIRST AID  
GENERAL  • Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved and take 
precautions to protect themselves.  
 
INHALED OR 
INGESTED  • Give artificial respiration if victim is not breathing . 
• Do not use mouth -to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled  the substance; give 
artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket ma sk equipped with a one -way valve or 
other proper respiratory medical device.  
• Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.  
• Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.  
EYES OR SKIN  • In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or e yes with running water 
for at least 20 minutes.  
• In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible  with cold 
water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin.  
• Keep victim calm and warm.  
• Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestio n or skin contact) to substance may be 
delayed  
 The emergency procedures and protective clothing specified on this card should be used unless more 
product -specific information, indicating a lesser degree of risk, is available at the scene of the 
emergency.  
 
 Any personal items should be put in a secure place for safe keeping and must be returned to the owner.