BOILER COMPOUND

Odorless or nearly odorless colorless to brown liquid. Denser than water. (USCG, 1999)

Liquid contains a highly basic sodium hydroxide/morpholine mixture.

• Water-Reactive

Water soluble. Generates large amounts of heat during dissolution in water.

Behavior in Fire: May burst container (USCG, 1999)

Contact of liquid with eyes causes severe caustic burns. Also causes caustic burns of skin if not washed off immediately. Ingestion causes caustic burns of mouth and stomach. (USCG, 1999)

BOILER COMPOUND is a strong base. Attacks aluminum and zinc; the reaction may form flammable hydrogen gas (USCG, 1999).

• Bases, Strong

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

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.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. 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 in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)

Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Flush with water (USCG, 1999)

Goggles or face shield; rubber gloves; protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Basic treatment is identical with that for caustic soda or caustic potash solutions.

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.; call a doctor.

SKIN: flush with water; wash with soap and water.

INGESTION: give large amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

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• BOILER COMPOUND
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