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VII.<br />
WATER REACTIVE CHEMICALS<br />
Characteristics • Warning: These chemicals react with water to yield flammable or toxic gases or<br />
other hazardous conditions.<br />
Storage • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location<br />
Precautions • Avoid water or moisture<br />
Potential<br />
Hazards<br />
Immediate<br />
Action<br />
Personal<br />
Protection<br />
• Store at least 24" off of floor<br />
Fire • May react vigorously in presence of water causing fire or<br />
explosion<br />
• Many are flammable<br />
Explosion • May explode violently<br />
Health • May produce toxic gas<br />
• May cause severe burns<br />
NOTIFY EH&S OF ANY RELEASE:<br />
• Beyond immediate work area<br />
• Causing personal injury<br />
• Evaluate the area<br />
• Keep material dry<br />
• Do not use water, carbon dioxide, or halon on material; use dry chemical ABC or<br />
D-type extinguisher<br />
• Avoid breathing vapors<br />
• Wear appropriate personal protection<br />
• Keep upwind<br />
First Aid • Move victim to fresh air<br />
• Remove contaminated clothing<br />
• Wipe material from skin immediately<br />
• In case of contact, flush skin or eyes with water for at least 15 minutes<br />
Common Water Reactive Chemicals:<br />
Solids<br />
Aluminum Chloride, Anhydrous<br />
Calcium Carbide<br />
Lithium<br />
Magnesium<br />
Phosphorous Pentachloride<br />
Phosphorous Pentasulfide<br />
Potassium<br />
Sodium<br />
Organometallic compounds<br />
Liquids<br />
Acetyl Chloride<br />
Phosphorous Trichloride<br />
Silicon Tetrachloride<br />
Stannic Chloride<br />
Sulfur Chloride<br />
Thionyl Chloride<br />
Aluminum Borohydride<br />
and all other hydrides<br />
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