http://www.ericards.net/psp/ericonline.psp_ericard?lang=1&subkey=10760422Substance PHOSGENE
UN Number 1076
HIN 268
ADR Label 2.3+8
ADR Class 2
Classification Code 2TC
Packing group
ERIC 2-34
Emergency Response Information
HIGHLY TOXIC LIQUEFIED GAS
1. Characteristics.
Corrosive, causing damage to skin, eyes and air passages.
Highly toxic by inhalation or skin absorption.
Not flammable.
2. Hazards.
May react in a fire to produce toxic or irritant gases or fumes.
Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and immediate release of expanding toxic and corrosive vapour cloud creating a pressure wave.
Contact with liquid will cause frostbite and severe damage to eyes.
May attack metals and produce hydrogen gas which may form explosive mixture with air.
The gas may be invisible and may enter sewers, basements or confined spaces.
3. Personal Protection.
Gas tight suit.
Insulating undergarments and thick textile or leather gloves.
4. Intervention Actions.
4.1 General.
PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD - Warn people nearby to stay indoors with doors and windows closed. Stop any ventilation. Consider evacuation of people in immediate danger.
Keep upwind. Put on protective equipment before entering danger area.
Minimise number of personnel in risk area.
Warn people to leave and not to re-enter basements, sewers or other confined spaces.
4.2 Spillage.
Stop leaks if possible.
Contain spillage by any means available.
Knock down or disperse gas cloud with water spray. Do not allow water spray to come into contact with liquid product.
If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public.
If necessary to reduce toxic vapour hazard, cover liquid pool e.g. with foam.
4.3 Fire (involving the substance).
Keep container(s) cool with water.
Work from protected position to reduce risk to personnel. Use unmanned monitors or lances.
Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.
Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.
5. First Aid.
If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
Mouth to mouth resuscitation should be avoided. Use alternative methods, preferably with oxygen or compressed air driven apparatus.
Thaw frosted parts carefully with cold water.
6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery.
Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.
Recover spilled product in hermetically sealed container.
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.
Seek specialist advice before leaving incident.
