Download Hydrochloric Acid Release

Training Package:
Hydrochloric Acid
Release
Module 0: Introduction
 Course goal
 National Hazardous Materials Fusion
Center:
– Purpose
– RIST
 Conducting training:
– All information stems from actual event
 Administrative information
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Module 1: The Incident
 Initial dispatch information:
– Location
– Hazmats present
– Unique response considerations
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Module 1: The Incident
 Initial incident size up:
– New information
– Response considerations
– Hazmats present
– Preparations
– Conditions
– Additional scene information
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Module 2: Incident Response
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Module 2: Incident Response
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Module 2: Incident Response
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Module 2: Incident Response
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Module 2: Incident Response
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Module 2: Incident Response
 Hazardous material behavior:
– Material
– Container
– Initial response objectives
– Other significant issues
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Module 2: Incident Response
 Incident response:
– Strategies & tactics
– Issues or injuries
– Environment
– Equipment
– Risks versus benefits
– Response issues
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Module 3: Lessons Learned
 Lessons learned
 Smart practices
 Hazardous material information:
– Hydrochloric acid
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Module 3: Lessons Learned
Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrochloric
Acid 36% solution
Appearance
Colorless to slight yellow liquid
Physical State
Liquid
Molecular Weight
36.46
Chemical Formula
HCl
Odor
Pungent, Irritating Odor
Specific Gravity
1.18
Solubility in Water
Soluble (100%)
pH
<1
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Module 3: Lessons Learned
Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrochloric
Acid 36% solution
Boiling Point / Range
140–221˚F (60–105˚C)
Melting Point
-30˚C
Vapor Pressure
80 mmHg at 68˚F (20˚C)
Vapor Density(Air = 1.0) 1.3
Evaporation Rate
< 1.00 (N-butyl acetate)
Volatility
9–36% by volume
Ionization Potential
12.74 eV
Flash Point
Not Flammable
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Module 3: Lessons Learned
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Staffing
Establishment of EOC
Relationships and training
Creative use of available resources
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Module 4: Moving Forward /
Planning Ahead
 Planning activity:
– Surveying the incident
– Container ID / marking
– Monitoring equipment
– Response objectives
– Incident command
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Module 4: Moving Forward /
Planning Ahead
 Planning activity:
– Communication
– PPE
– Decontamination
– Policies & procedures
– Mutual aid
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Module 4: Moving Forward /
Planning Ahead
 Planning activity:
– Training
– Resources
– Smart practices
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