{"operation":"document","citation":"ERG 2024 Guide 113","title":"Guide 113: Flammable Materials (Wet/Desensitized Explosive)","source_type":"guidance","agency":"U.S. DOT / Transport Canada / SICT","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2024-04-04","effective_on":null,"summary":"ERG2024 response Guide 113: Flammable Materials (Wet/Desensitized Explosive).","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-guide-113.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-guide-113.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-erg-2024-guide-113","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/erg/guide?number=113","body":"GUIDE\n113\nFlammable Materials\n(Wet/Desensitized Explosive)\nPOTENTIAL HAZARDS\nFIRE OR EXPLOSION\n•\nFlammable/combustible material.\n•\nMay be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.\n•\nDRIED OUT material may explode if exposed to heat, flame, friction or shock; treat as an\nexplosive (GUIDE 112).\n•\nKeep material wet with water or treat as an explosive (GUIDE 112).\n•\nRunoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard.\n•\n•\n•\n•\nHEALTH\nSome are toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Specifically,\nDinitrophenol, wetted (UN1320); Dinitrophenolates, wetted (UN1321), Sodium dinitro-o-cresolate, wetted\n(UN1348); and Barium azide, wetted (UN1571) are known to be toxic.\nContact may cause burns to skin and eyes.\nFire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.\nRunoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination.\nPUBLIC SAFETY\nCALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper\nnot available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.\nKeep unauthorized personnel away.\nStay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.\nVentilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.\n•\n•\n•\n•\nPROTECTIVE CLOTHING\n•\nWear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).\n•\nStructural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection.\nEVACUATION\nImmediate precautionary measure\n•\n•\n•\nIsolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.\nLarge Spill\nConsider initial evacuation for 500 meters (1/3 mile) in all directions.\nFire\nIf tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all\ndirections; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.\nPage 156\nERG 2024\n\nFlammable Materials\n(Wet/Desensitized Explosive)\nGUIDE\n113\nEMERGENCY RESPONSE\nFIRE\nCARGO Fire\n•\nDO NOT fight fire when fire reaches cargo! Cargo may EXPLODE!\n•\nStop all traffic and clear the area for at least 1600 meters (1 mile) in all directions and let burn.\n•\nDo not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat.\nTIRE or VEHICLE Fire\n•\nUse plenty of water - FLOOD it! If water is not available, use CO2, dry chemical or dirt.\n•\nIf possible, and WITHOUT RISK, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles from\nmaximum distance to prevent fire from spreading to cargo area.\n•\nPay special attention to tire fires as re-ignition may occur. Stand by, at a safe distance, with extinguisher\nready for possible re-ignition.\nSPILL OR LEAK\n•\nELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.\n•\nAll equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.\n•\nDo not touch or walk through spilled material.\nSmall Spill\n•\nFlush area with large amounts of water.\nLarge Spill\n•\nWet down with water and dike for later disposal.\n•\nKEEP “WETTED” PRODUCT WET BY SLOWLY ADDING FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER.\nFIRST AID\nRefer to the “General First Aid” section.\nIn Canada, an Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) may be required for this product.\nPlease consult the shipping paper and/or the \"ERAP\" section.\nERG 2024\nPage 157","truncated":false,"body_characters":3260}