ERG 2024 GUIDE Oxidizers 140 POTENTIAL HAZARDS FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUTION: Ammonium nitrate products may explode if involved in fire or contaminated with hydrocarbons (fuels), organic matter, other contaminants or when hot molten and contained. Treat as an explosive (GUIDE 112). • These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.

As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

Oct 2, 2011 · This is an online version of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which is produced by the USDOT for first responders during the initial phase of a Dangerous goods/Hazardous Materials incident.

Dec 20, 2024 · 140: Expanded guidance for ammonium nitrate products. 147: Revised firefighting recommendations for lithium-ion battery fires and added guidance for EV fires. Now includes sodium-ion batteries.

140: OXIDIZERS: 141: OXIDIZERS - TOXIC: 142: OXIDIZERS - TOXIC (Liquid) 143: OXIDIZERS (Unstable) 144: OXIDIZERS (Water-Reactive) 145: ORGANIC PEROXIDES (Heat and Contamination Sensitive) 146: ORGANIC PEROXIDES (Heat, Contamination and Friction Sensitive) 147: LITHIUM ION BATTERIES: 148: ORGANIC PEROXIDES (Heat and Contamination Sensitive ...

This is an online version of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which is produced by the USDOT for first responders during the initial phase of a Dangerous goods/Hazardous Materials incident.

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Apr 4, 2024 · Guide 140 (oxidizers) followed the Australia and New Zealand ERG and updated information to provide guidance on ammonium nitrate events. For example, ammonium nitrate fertilizer can detonate in extreme fire events.

· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). · Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. · Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.

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