ERG 2024 GUIDE Substances - Water-Reactive 139 (Emitting Flammable And Toxic Gases) POTENTIAL HAZARDS FIRE OR EXPLOSION • Produce flammable and toxic gases on contact with water. • May ignite on contact with water or moist air. • Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. • May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

As an 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. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream. Ventilate the area before entry. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Oct 2, 2011 · This is an online version of the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) which is produced by the USDOT for first responders during the initial phase of a Dangerous goods/Hazardous Materials incident.

Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Guide No. Name; 111: MIXED LOAD/UNIDENTIFIED CARGO: 112: Empty. 113: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS - TOXIC (Wet/Desensitized Explosive) 114: Empty. 115: ... 139: SUBSTANCES - WATER-REACTIVE (Emitting Flammable and Toxic Gases) 140: OXIDIZERS: 141: OXIDIZERS - TOXIC: 142: OXIDIZERS - TOXIC (Liquid) 143:

Feb 3, 2025 · The 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a manual intended for use during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods. DOT's goal is to place an ERG in every public emergency service vehicle nationwide.

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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) provides general response recommendations for first responders. UN/NA datasheets display several items from the ERG: material names, response guide PDFs, initial isolation and protective action distances, warnings about toxic-by-inhalation gases that may be produced if the material spills in water, and ...

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Sep 1, 2016 · A guidebook intended for use by first responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving dangerous goods/hazardous materials. DOT is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability.

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