Fire
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Small Fire
· Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
Large Fire
· Water spray, fog or regular foam.
· Do not use straight streams.
· Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk.
Fire involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads
· Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles.
· Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
· Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.
· ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire.
· For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.