SDS
What is the chemical name, CAS number, and approximate weight percentage of the main hazardous ingredient in this product?
Answer:
➡️ Chemical name: Sodium hypochlorite
➡️ CAS number: 7681-52-9
➡️ Percentage: 3–7 %
What are the 3 best approach considerations for a suspected HazMat incident?
Uphill, upwind, upstream
What four atmospheric hazards does a standard MSA 4-gas meter monitor?
Oxygen (O₂), LEL, Carbon Monoxide (CO), Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
According to Policy 11.18, along state and interstate highway corridors, what agency is the designated Incident Command agency?
Washington State Patrol (WSP)
According to the SDS, what health hazards are listed for this product (specifically skin and eye effects)?
Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage
When should decon be established at a HazMat incident?
Any time personnel may have been exposed or entered the Hot Zone
At what oxygen percentage is the atmosphere considered oxygen-deficient?
Below 19.5%
According to policy, what is the closest agency with HazMat Technician response personnel?
Navy Region Northwest Fire Department, Indian Island.
What materials are listed as incompatible with this product that could result in hazardous reactions if mixed?
Oxidizers, caustics, and acids — and do not mix with other chemicals
What is the #1 mistake firefighters make at HazMat calls?
Treating it like a normal call and rushing in
Where should you sample for gases like propane versus gases like carbon monoxide?
Propane low (heavier than air)
CO mid to high (mixes, slightly lighter than air)
According to policy, what level can Clallam 2 Fire Rescue operate at for HazMat incidents?
First-responder operational level (NFPA 472).
What is the recommended first aid procedure for eye contact according to the SDS?
Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes; remove contact lenses if present; immediately call a poison center or doctor
What are 3 signs you may be dealing with HazMat even if nobody says it?
Unusual odors, dead vegetation, vapor cloud, victims down, leaking drums, placards
What type of incidents commonly cause high CO readings?
ires, overhaul, generators, vehicle exhaust, confined space incidents
What dose the District have for clean up of the spill
Booms
Micro-Blaze
Other?
What hazard is specifically noted if this product is involved in a fire, and what protective equipment is recommended for firefighters?
Hazard — toxic gases may form during fire.
PPE — self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
A HazMat incident is
Any event where a hazardous material is spilled, leaking, released, or suspected of being released — and it creates a risk to people, property, or the environment.
How many 4-gas monitors are in the District? Where are they located?
4
E21,E22, A21, A22
If Grider were the IC of a HAZMT incident, what food would he be eating?
Fried Chicken