Spill collection

Figure 3.4 is an example of a refrigerated storage facility for chlorine. This facility includes a covered spill collection sump which is covered to reduce evaporation to the atmosphere, both by containing the evapo-... 

Are vent-controlled spill collection sumps provided and floors sloped toward sumps for stationary tanks and railcars ... 

SPILL CLEAN-UP evacuate danger area ventilate area of leak or spill collect spilled liquid in sealable labelled containers or absorb in sand or inert absorbent flush remaining spill with large amounts of water, but not into confined spaces such as sewers due to possibility of explosion. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of spill collect powdered material in a safe manner and deposit in sealed containers remove all ignition sources. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of leak or spill collect leaking or spilled liquid in sealable container or absorb with an inert material (e.g., dry earth, sand, vermiculite) wash away remainder with large amounts of water but not into spaces such as sewers because of danger of explosion use water spray to cool and reduce vapors and to flush spills away form exposures remove all sources of ignition. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP Ventilate area of spill collect spilled material and deposit in sealed containers liquid containing uranium or insoluble uranium compounds, for example, should be absorbed in sand or other inert material spilled uranium chips or turnings should be covered with oil in order to prevent fire. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of leak or spill collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with noncombustible materials (e.g., dry earth, sand or vermiculite), and place in... 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of spill collect spilled material and deposit in sealed containers for disposal in a secured, sanitary landfill absorb liquids in vermiculite, dry sand, or earth and deposit in chemical waste containers remove all sources of ignition. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of leak or spill collect and containerize as much solid iodine as possible spill area may be covered with an exeess of reducing agents (bisulfate, sodium thiosulfate, or ferrous salts in 3M sulfuric acid), and then neutralize with soda ash collect slurry into approved containers remove all sources of ignition. 

SPILL CLEAN-UP ventilate area of spill collect powdered material in a cautious manner and deposit in sealed containers use a vacuum or a wet method to reduce dust during cleanup a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter should be used when vacuuming. 

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