4.3-02
SUBSTANCES DANGEROUS WHEN WET, PHOSPHIDES, WATER LIBERATES TOXIC AND/OR FLAMMABLE VAPOURS.
Emergency procedures
Action
Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).
Turn ship off-wind.
Spillage on deck
Collect spillage where practicable, for safe disposal. Keep water away unless to wash remainder of spillage overboard with copious quantities of water.
Spillage under deck
Provide adequate ventilation.
Keep dry. Collect spillage, where practicable, for safe disposal.
Fire on deck
Use dry chemical.
If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved.
Fire under deck
Batten down; use ship's fixed fire-fighting installation (not water).
Otherwise adopt action as for "On deck".
Special equipment to be carried
Protective gloves.
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Dry chemical.