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NYC-WTC_000195120
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ASBESTOS HAZARDTEXT ® - Hazard Management Page 3 of 5
4. Some may be transported hot. 5. Reference: ERG, 2000. B. PUBLIC SAFETY, GENERAL - ERG2000 (SUBSTANCES (LOW TO MODERATE HAZARD)) - GUIDE 171 1. CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed in the FIRE HAZARD section of this document. 2. Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 10 to 25 meters (30 to 80 feet) in all directions. 3. Keep unauthorized personnel away. 4. Stay upwind. 5. Reference: ERG, 2000.
10.3 DUSTfVAPOR HAZARD
A. PUBLIC SAFETY, GENERAL - ERG2000 (SUBSTANCES (LOW TO MODERATE HAZARD)) - GUIDE 171 1. CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed in the FIRE HAZARD section of this document. 2. Isolate spill or leak area immediately for at least 10 to 25 meters (30 to 80 feet) in all directions. 3. Keep unauthorized personnel away. 4. Stay upwind. 5. Reference: ERG, 2000. B. Asbestos dust is highly toxic and a confirmed human carcinogen by inhalation (ACGIH, 1991; Lewis, 1993; Lewis, 1996). C. Glass fiber filters were more effective than polyester in reducing airborne asbestos in a building air-flow system (Feigley & Chen, 1992).
10.4 REACTIVITY HAZARD
A. Asbestos has high tensile strength, relative resistance to acid and temperature, and varying textures and degrees of flexibility (ATSDR, 1990). It does not evaporate, dissolve, bum, or undergo significant reactions with other chemicals; thus, it is nonbiodegradable and environmentally cumulative (ATSDR, 1990). B. Chrysotile asbestos is not stable in acids, hydroxides, and living tissue (Budavari, 1996; Spumy et al, 1983).
10.5 EVACUATION PROCEDURES
10.5.1 SUMMARY
A. No specific Isolation - Protective Action Distances have been established for this substance. B. EVACUATION (FIRE) - ERG2000 (SUBSTANCES (LOW TO MODERATE HAZARD)) - GUIDE 171 1. If tank, rail car or tank tmck 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. 2. Reference: ERG, 2000.
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