2 Gases, compressed, liquified, dissolved under pressure or deeply refrigerated. 2.1 Non-flammable gases NON-FLAMMABLE COMPRESSED GAS 2 Symbol (Gas cylinder) : Black or White Background : Green 2.2 Flammable gases FLAMMABLE GAS 2 Symbol (Flame) : Black or White Background : Red 1 2 3 3 Flammable liquids FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 3 Symbol (Flame) : Black or White Background : Red 4 Inflammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion; substances which, on contact with water, emits flammable gases. 4.1 Flammable solids FLAMMABLE SOLIDS 4 Symbol (Flame) : Black Background : White with vertical red stripes 2.3 Poison Gases) POISON GAS 2 Symbol and cross bones) : Black Background : White 5 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE 4 Symbol (Flame) : Black Background : Upper half White and lower half Red 6
Emergency procedures in the event of a Tanker/Truck accident 1. If possible drive out of populated areas. 2. Identify the cargo, labels, TREM Card, instructions. 3. In case of a major leak of highly inflammable gas/ vapour, do not start the engine. 4. Order on lookers to leave the affected area. 5. Stop pilferage of the leaked substance, it can be dangerous. 6. Secure the accident area and divert traffic. 7. Remove affected persons for first aid. 8. In the of electrical fire, isolate the battery of the vehicle. 9. In case of fire, inform Fire Station, inhalation of fumes, use gas masks if required. 10. In case of leaks, see if it can be arrested easily. 11. Contain small spills by covering with sand. 12. direct contact with skin, wash with water and use necessary protective clothing like PVC apron. 13. In case of contact with eyes or skin wash with plenty of For any major contamination, remove clothing immediately. 8. Emergency information panel (EIP) of few of the hazardous chemicals transported by road are given in fig-3 to 8 FIG-3 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL FOR METHYL ALCOHOL CORRECT TECHNICAL NAME (METHYL ALCOHOL) UN NO. 1230 HAZCHEM 2 PE IN EMERGENCY DIAL SPECIALIST ADVICE: IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. EXPLOSION HAZARD. DRENCH SPILLAGE WITH WATER. FIG-4 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PANEL FOR AMMONIA (LIQUIFIED) CORRECT TECHNICAL NAME AMMONIA LIQUIFIED UN NO. 1005
9. label of popular chemicals transported by road NAPHTHA CARBON Dl SULPHIDE FLAMMABLE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS LIQUIDS 3 POISON PHENOL BENZENE (C6H6) FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS POISON 2 POISON METHANOL FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 3 POISON FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS 2 3 23 10. Exercise Identify the deviations in EIP, class label, HAZCHEM, etc in the following pictures to test yourself: EIP Class label Other EIP Class label Other EIP label Other 24
S.NO. ID NO. Name of Chemical 33. 2199 PHOSPHINE 34. 2194 SELENIUM HEXAFLUORIDE 35. 1079 SULPHUR DIOXIDE 36. 1829 SULPHUR TRIOXIDE 37. 1831 SULPHURIC ACID 38. 1510 TETRA NITRO METHANE 39. 1836 THIONYL CHLORIDE * Isolation distance. ** Protective - Action distance. Small Spil Large Spil (250 Kg) (1000 Kg)l *S* *S* 457 8000 457 8000 457 8000 457 8000 182 3200 457 8000 45.7 640 45.7 640 45.7 640 45.7 640 45.7 640 45.7 1280 274 4800 365 6400 31 13. Conclusion This module is based on the deviations observed in compliance of CMVR 1989 during transporting the hazardous chemicals on roads. This module provides the information on various provisions of CMVR 1989. At the end of this module, trainees will be able to understand the various provisions of CMVR 1989. EIP HAZCHEM codes Action to be taken during emergency The module is useful for following target groups: Traffic police Industries Transporters Emergency managers Fire fighters Drivers, etc. 32