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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHAZMAT 99-0382 - 3301 S NORFOLK ST - AMMONIA LEAK ON 2/3/19993301 S NORFOLK ST AMMONIA LEAK HAZMAT # 99-0382 * * *.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NIOSH POCKET GUIDE TO CHEMICAL' HAZARDS * Produced by: US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health * Provided by: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety * * * * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * NPG diskette - March 1998 * CHEMICAL NAME SYNONYMS CAS REGISTRY NUMBER : RTECS NUMBER DOT/NAERG NUMBERS CCOHS RECORD NUMBER . MOLECULAR FORMULA NOTE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NOTE Ammonia Anhydrous ammonia Aqua ammonia Aqueous ammonia 7664-41-7 BO0875000 1005 / 125 (anhydrous) 2672 154 (10-35 percent solution) 2073 125 (>35-50 percent solution) 1005 125 (>50 percent solution) 28 NH3 : Often used in an aqueous solution. : Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. : Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure. *** EXPOSURE LIMITS *** CONVERSION FACTOR : 1 ppm = 0.70 mg/m3 at 25 deg C and 1 atmosphere NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS (REL) TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) : 25 ppm (18 mg/m3) SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL) : 35 ppm•(27 mg/m3) OSHA CURRENT PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL) TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) : 50 ppm (35 mg/m3) OSHA 1989 (VACATED) PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL) TIME WEIGHTED AVERAGE (TWA) : 25 ppm (18 mg/m3) SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL) : 35 ppm (27 mg/m3) IDLH CONCENTRATION : 300 ppm *** RESPIRATORY PROTECTION *** RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESPIRATOR SELECTION BASED ON NIOSH REL s UP TO 250 ppm: Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protQction against the compound of concern (APF = 10). Substance reported to pause eye irritation or damage; requires eye protection OR Any supplied -air respirator (APF = 10). Substance reported to cause eye irritation or damage; requires eye protection UP TO 300 ppm: Any supplied -air respirator operated in a continuous -flow mode (APF = 25). Substapce reported to cause eye irritation or damage; requires eye protection OR Any powered, air -purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern (APF = 25). Substance reported to cause eye irritation or damage; requires eye protection OR Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece anO'cartridge)s) f f providing protection against the compound of concern (APF = 50) 'OR ,Any air -purifying, full-facepiece respitator..(gas mask) with a chin -style, ,'frdnt- or back -mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern (APF = 50) OR Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) OR Any supplied -air respirator with a full facepiece (APF = 50) EMERGENCY OR PLANNED ENTRY INTO UNKNOWN CONCENTRATIONS OR IDLH CONDITIONS: Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure -demand or other positive -pressure mode (APF = 10,000) OR Any supplied -air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure -demand or other positive -pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure -demand or other positive -pressure mode (APF = 10,000) ESCAPE: Any air -purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin -style, front- or back -mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern (APF = 50) OR Any appropriate escape -type, self-contained breathing apparatus *** PERSONAL PROTECTION AND SANITATION *** SKIN PROTECTION : Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. EYE PROTECTION : Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. SKIN CLEAN-UP : The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated. (solution) CLOTHING/PPE REMOVAL : Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced. (solution) CLOTHING/PPE CHANGE : No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the workshift. PPE FACILITIES : Eyewash fountains should be provided in areas where there is any possibility that workers could be exposed to the substances; this is irrespective of the recommendation involving the wearing of eye protection. (>10 percent), Facilities for quickly drenching the body should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where there is a possibility of exposure. (>10 percent) *** HEALTH HAZARDS AND FIRST AID *** POTENTIAL ROUTES OF EXPOSURE : Inhalation; Ingestion; (solution) Skin and/or eye contact; (solution/liquid) POTENTIAL SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE : Irritation eyes, nose, throat; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), bronchospasm, chest pain; pulmonary edema; pink frothy sputum; skin burns, vesiculation; liquid: frostbite TARGET ORGANS : Eyes, skin, respiratory system EYES - FIRST AID : 'If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amouAts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical. (solution/liquid) SKIN - FIRST AID : If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. Get medical attention promptly. (solution/liquid) INHALATION - FIRST AID : If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible. INGESTION - FIRST AID : If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (solution) *** PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES *** MOLECULAR WEIGHT BOILING POINT FREEZING POINT SOLUBILITY VAPOR PRESSURE RELATIVE GAS DENSITY FLASH POINT LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT IONIZATION POTENTIAL FLAMMABILITY CLASS : : 17.0 -28 deg F -108 deg F : 34 percent : 8.5 atm : 0.60 : Not applicable. (Gas) : 15 percent : 28 percent : 10.18 eV [Note: Although NH3 does not meet the DOT definition of a Flammable Gas (for labeling purposes), it should be treated as one.] INCOMPATIBILITIES AND REACTIVITIES : Strong oxidizers, acids, halogens, salts of silver & zinc NOTE : Corrosive to copper & galvanized surfaces. MEASUREMENT METHOD : Silica gel tube with special coding; Water; Visible spectrophotometry; NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NMAM), 4th edition #6015 Also #6016 *** END OF RECORD *** 4 MCIIIIMPOMPIRWMPWA� r i3/ fit. ; i ' Ii It X11// WA millri-VI_. roirir, - , ap., _ t Va, ir...1W111110 OPRIILMINIIIIiiiti 1 A , Ot�_- _ r AM" I !. _ 'lam �. �.�. '. .! ,,�_ ,I I t� I�1 1. �� LT'S� - �Ci'" �( a t, t,�*�` 1 d2 C 07- 7- 9? 7O( 063 i /s'.tilo...r..4 - 6.--5-3 grirs "a.......,.4. / a ,.,5-,. l S b/#1.5 ". 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Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (EPA, 1990) Protective Clothing For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure -demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully -encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. ((c)EPA, 1990) MATERIAL RATINGS BARRICADE FABRIC 1-3 hours BUTYL FABRIC > 3 hours GLOVES > 3 hours BUTYL/NEOP FABRIC > 3 hours CHECKMATE FABRIC > 3 hours CHEMREL FABRIC < 1 hour CHEMREL MAX FABRIC > 3 hours CPE FABRIC 1-3 hours CPF III FABRIC < 1 hour FEP TEFLON FACESHIELD > 3 hours INTERCEPTOR FABRIC > 3 hours 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Page: 2 Chemical Database - Response Information Data Sheet Preferred Name: AMMONIA, [ANHYDROUS] NAT RUB FABRIC < 1 hour NEOP FABRIC 1-3 hours GLOVES > 3 hours BOOTS > 3 hours NEOP/BUTYL GLOVES > 3 hours NIT+POLYURETHANE+PVC BOOTS > 3 hours NITRILE GLOVES > 3 hours PE FABRIC < 1 hour POLYURETHANE FABRIC < 1 hour PTFE TEFLON FABRIC < 1 hour PVC FABRIC < 1 hour RESPONDER FSC > 3 ho rs- SARANEX23P FABRIC < 1 hour VITON FABRIC < 1 hour VITON/NEOP 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Chemical Database - Response Information Data Sheet `Preferred Name: AMMONIA, [ANHYDROUS] FABRIC > 3 hours Non -Fire Response Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Attempt personnel hazard. Use' water spray to knock -down vapors. corrosive or toxic and should be diked for containment. lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete ash or cement powder. Neutralize with vinegar or other Neutralize with dilute acid. Use mechanical dredges or masses of pollutants and precipitates. ((c) AAR, 1991) to stop leak if without undue Vapor knockdown water is Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, . Dike surface flow using ▪ Absorb bulk liquid with fly dilute acid. Water spill: lifts to remove immobilized Health Hazard Vapors cause irritation of eyes and respiratory tract. Liquid will burn Poisonous; may be fatal if inhaled. Contact may cause burns to skin and with liquid may cause frostbite. (EPA, 1990) Properties Flash Point: Not Applicable. Not flammable under conditions encountered. (USCG, 1991) Lower Exp Limit: 16 % (EPA, 1990) Upper Exp Limit: 25 % (EPA, 1990) Auto Igtn Temp: 1204 F (USCG, 1991) Melting Point: -107.9 F (EPA, 1990) Vapor Pressure: 400 mm at -49.72 F (EPA, 1990) Vapor Density (air = 1): 0.6 (EPA, 1990) Specific Gravity, Liquid: 0.6818 at -28.03 F (EPA, 1990) Boiling Point: -28.03 F at 760 mm (EPA, 1990) Molecular Weight: 17.03 (EPA, 1990) IDLH: 300 ppm (NIOSH, 1994) TLV TWA: 25 ppm ((c)ACGIH, 1991) TLV STEL: 35 ppm ((c)ACGIH, 1991) skin and eyes. eyes. Contact likely to be First Aid Warning: Ammonia is extremely corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Contact with the liquified gas may cause frostbite. Caution is advised. Signs and Symptoms of Acute Ammonia Exposure: Inhalation of ammonia may cause irritation and burns of the respiratory tract, laryngitis, dyspnea (shortness of 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Page: 4 Chemical Database - Response Information Data Sheet 'Preferred Name: AMMONIA, [ANHYDROUS] breath), stridor (high-pitched respirations), and chest pain. Pulmonary edema and pneumonia may also result from inhalation. A pink frothy sputum, convulsions, and coma are often seen following exposure to high concentrations. When ammonia is ingested, nausea and vomiting may result; oral, esophageal, and stomach burns are common. If ammonia has contacted the eyes, irritation, pain, conjunctivitis (red, inflamed eyes), lacrimation (tearing), and corneal erosion may occur. Loss of vision is possible. Dermal exposure may result in severe burns and pain. Emergency Life -Support Procedures: Acute exposure to ammonia may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air -purifying or supplied -air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Inhalation Exposure: 1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self -exposure to ammonia. 2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. 4. Transport to a health care facility. Dermal/Eye Exposure: 1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self- exposure to ammonia. 2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. Warning: Do not attempt to neutralize with an acid wash; excessive liberation of heat may result. 3. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must IMMEDIATELY be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. 4. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible. 5. Wash exposed skin areas THOROUGHLY with soap and water. 6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. 7. Transport to a health care facility. Ingestion Exposure: 1. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 2. DO NOT induce vomiting or attempt to neutralize!' 3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. 4. Activated charcoal does not strongly bind ammonia, and therefore is of little or no value. 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Page: 5 Chemical Database - Response Information Data Sheet Preferred Name: AMMONIA, [ANHYDROUS] 5. Give the victims water or milk: children up to 1 year old, 125 mL (4 oz or 1/2 cup); children 1 to 12 years old, 200 mL (6 oz or 3/4 cup); adults, 250 mL (8 oz or 1 cup). Water or milk should be given only if victims are conscious and alert. 6. Transport to a health care facility. (EPA, 1990) 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Page: 5 K ,/ git • O M 3 c 0 ++ o E j!0 2067647627 David McDonald Associated Grocers Inc. 2067647802 Ray Gooding Printed from O a) 0 E 0 0 Z 0 0 Owner/Operator Name Phone - Mail Address State Zip - Emergency Contact Name Title Phone ( ) - 24 Hr.Phone ( ) - Name Title Phone ( ) - 24 Hr.Phone ( ) - ❑Check if information below is identical to the information submitted last year. 1E4u81: jU43 . Storage Codes and Locations o ? E 3 Storage Locations C 3 6 Used as a refrigerant located in building I on the soy C 2 5 Used as a referigerant located in building I on south e Reporting Period Inventory Max. Daily oet Amount (code) Avg. Daily 04 Amount (code) No. of Days On-site (days) Facility Identification Name Associated Grocers Inc. Street 3301 S. 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IE!uaP!Uo3 Storage Codes and Locations C ;3 t"' a W E E Storage Locations B 1 4 Fuel for company vehicles immediately inside truck gate of Margi Reporting Period 1997 Inventory Max. Daily 03 Amount (code) Avg. Daily 03 Amount (code) 365 No. of Days On-site (days) Facility Identification Name Associated Grocers Inc. Street 3301 S. Norfolk City Tukwila State WA Zip 98118- SIC Code Dun & Brad - - Number FOR ID # OFFICIAL USE Date Received / / ONLY Physical and Health Hazards (check all that apply) `) it. o N N ct = > C Nj N a I:1- m (D o ir (7 U0 ti. as N E E U C O _c ---- -o >, aro' 0 Important: Read all Instructions before completing form Chemical Description CAS 806-61-9 Trade 0 Secret Chem. Name GASOLINE Check all o ® 0 ® 0 0 that apply: Pure Mix Solid Liquid Gas EHS EHS Name 0>- U) 3 U M J L- 6_ W 00 o2 c 7-6 U 1— O L C C M Z `a° aa)i (1)_ W p UJ> av) E 0 1...= W Q=UZ CO S.Q I have attached a site plan I have attached a list of site coordinate abbreviations ur aai ro a E -O 0 C 0 ro 73 -I c ro ai cm rn" O • U U L (6 Na) C 7 O.: N U) co C (0 O C cg N O vc E Q a) E • 0- C O (0 o a• C 2 (� L a) 0• 3n N E o Q;a m E m V • 'o c c L roof a) -0 c c c E c C co 'm >, O 'a 2o v Qc q�tyy o L L ro a ro V (0 • N oo c C 0.0 O 0 cti c 5 U 7 O w C • Oc U — 0 -o o c or a m 0 a) m C 0) U) Printed from CAMEO Windows Chemical Database - Response Information Data Sheet Preferred Name: AMMONIA, [ANHYDROUS] Regulatory Name:AMMONIA AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS) Chemical Source:NOEPA NOAA #:4860 NFPA Codes F: 1 - Must be preheated to burn H: 3 - Extremely hazardous - use full protection R: 0 - Normally stable S: General Description Anhydrous ammonia is a clear colorless gas with a characteristic odor. It is used as a fertilizer, as a refrigerant, and in the manufacture of other chemicals. Although it is classed as a nonflammable gas, it will burn within certain vapor concentration limits, and the fire hazard will increase in the presence of oil or other combustible materials. Its "combustibility" is definitely not a common problem in the event of leakage. It is shipped as a liquid under pressure. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. It is soluble in water forming a corrosive liquid. Although ammonia is lighter than air, the vapors from a leak initially hug the ground. It weighs 6 lbs/gallon. Long term exposure to low concentrations or short term exposure to high concentrations can result in adverse health effects from inhalation. ((c) AAR, 1991) Fire Hazard Mixing of ammonia with several chemicals can cause severe fire hazards and/or explosions. Ammonia in container may explode in heat of fire. Incompatible with many materials including silver and gold salts, halogens, alkali metals, nitrogen trichloride, potassium chlorate, chromyl chloride, oxygen halides, acid vapors, azides, ethylene oxide, picric acid and many other chemicals. Mixing with other chemicals and water. Hazardous polymerization may not occur. (EPA, 1990) Fire Fighting Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Small fires: dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Large fires: water spray, fog or foam. Apply water gently to the surface. Do not get water inside container. Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. Stay away from ends of tanks. Cool containers that are exposed to flames with water from the side until well after fire 02/11/99 Printed from CAMEO -Windows 1.1 Page: 1