Guidelines for

A.Properties Response Guide, Primary: No.3

Bomba
1. Category of SW 409 - Contiminated Container
Waste (First
Schedule)
2. Waste Origin From lubricating processes. Including benzene, toluene xylene,
dichlorodiflouromethane, trichlorodiflouromethane, 1,1,1 -
trichloroethane, tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene
3. Physical Flash Boiling Physical Vapours Solubility in Waste
Properties of Waste Point Point Appearance lighter/ Water lighter/
Degree Degree (30°C) heavier heavier
Celcius Celcius than Air than
water

<193°C <129°C Liquid Heavier Unsoluble Lighter

4. Risks; By HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE. INHALATION of the vapours may

Inhalation, By Oralcause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomitting, apathy and
Intake, By Dermal unconsciousness. By ORAL intake, the waste will cause the same
Contact symptoms as by inhalation. By DERMAL contact, the waste will cause
blushing and stings. If the waste catch fire, toxic smoke may be
produced.
B. Handling of Waste

1. Personal Protection Equipment
2. Procedures/Precautions in Handling,
Packaging, Transporting and Storage
3. Appropriate Label (Third Schedule)
Gloves, filter mask, tight eye goggles and safety
boots
Avoid waste contact with eyes.Do no smoke. In
connection with heat, fire can start up. Secure the
drums tightly when loaded on the truck. Secure
the drums with plastic wrapping.
Label 2, Inflammable Liquids

4. Recommended Method of Disposal The waste must be disposed of according to

C. Spill or Leak causing
Personal Injury
current legislation
Generally: If there is any personal injury or symptoms of
poisoning occur, seek medical assistance, show this card.
Ensure that the medical assistance is aware of the nature of
the substance in question, and takes precautions to protect
themselves.

1. In Case of Inhalation of Symptoms of toxication may be dizziness, nausea, vomiting,

Fumes or Oral Intake
Symptoms of Intoxication,
Appropriate First Aid
Guidelines for the Physician
unconsciousness, cough, difficulties in breathing and fever.
By inhalation of the fumes, remove the victim into fresh air.
By oral intake give plenty of water and make person vomit
after every intake of water. Do not give unconscious persons
water or make them vomit. If victim is not breathing, apply
artificial respiration. Effects of exposure to waste may be

2. In Case of Dermal Contact
or Contact with Eyes
Symptoms of intoxication,
Appropriate First Aid
Guidelines for the Physician
D. Spill or Leak causing
Material Damage
1. Spill on Floor, Soil, Road
etc.
2. Spill into Water
3. Fire
4. Explosion
artificial respiration. Effects of exposure to waste may be
delayed, therefore victim must be kept under observation for
at least 24 hours.
Symptoms of toxication may be blushing, pains, stings and
eye flux. Contaminated clothes etc, must be removed
immediately. If contamination of skin and/or eyes occurs,
flush with plenty of water. Always seek medical care in case
of injury to the eyes.
Generally: In case of emergency/fire CALL BOMBA 994,
explain that a chemical accident has occured. No smoking or
use fire, stop the engine. Warn other road users. Cordon of
the area, hold back unauthorised persons safety distance is 10
meters. Do not stay in the wind direction
Outflowing liquid must be absorbed or diked. Avoid that
outflowing liquid runs into sewer, water stream etc. Avoid
personal danger. The spillage and absorbent must be
collected and disposed of according to current legislation.
After collection af the spillage rince the area with large
amount of water
In case of pollution of sewer, water stream etc.
BOMBA/Police is requested to notify the water treatment
plants and nearby residential areas. Spillage in water must be
sucked up. The spillage must be collected and disposed of
according to current legislation
Toxic gases may be produced. Cool closed drums with water.
Drums may burst when subjected to heat, causing more fire.
Extinguish fire with water, dry powder, foam or fog. Avoid
extinguishing agents entering sewer, water streams etc.
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