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EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDANCE

FLY ASH
Chemical
Formula
CAS No.
ICSC No.
UN No.
EC No.
YTL Ref.

N/A

HAZARD SYMBOL

PPE

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CP-007
APPEARANCE

White to brown fine dust

HAZARDS
Poisonous
May be fatal if swallowed or inhaled
Ld 50

17,742 mg/kg BW
(values >> 50 mg/kg BW refer to Government Regulation of Indonesia No.
18/1999 jo No 85/1999)

TCLP Test
(US EPA SW-846
Method 1311)

All organic & inorganic concentration parameter less than standard limit
(Kep-04 /Bapedal/09/1995, Table 3)

CHEMICAL SPILL DEFINITION

Minor Spill

Less than 10 kg

Major Spill

Greater than 10 kg
EXPOSURE AND FIRST AID

Type of
Exposure
INHALATION

SKIN
EYES
INGESTION

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Symptoms
Sore throat. Cough. Shortness
of breath.
Tightness of chest
May cause irritation in
prolonged contact
May cause irritation or pain
with redness. Eyes watering.
Difficulty in swallowing.
Vomiting

First Aid
Fresh air, rest in sitting-up position.
Refer for immediate medical attention.
Artificial respiration if required.
Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
plenty of water or shower
Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes.
Refer for immediate medical attention.
Rinse mouth.Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for immediate medical attention.
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Minor Spill

Major Spill

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

If the area is adequately ventilated then a half mask respirator with dust cartridge or
dust mask must be worn.
If there is any doubt as to the adequacy of ventilation or mist concentration then selfcontained breathing apparatus must be worn
Full face respirator with dust catridge must be worn with chemical protective suit and
hood, chemical gloves and boots.

GENERAL ACTIONS
Assess severity of incident and if necessary :
Instruct personnel in the immediate vicinity of the spillage or leak to secure plant operation, without
risk to their own safety, and evacuate from the area, remaining upwind of spillage area.
Keep all unauthorised personnel from area.
Arrange to erect barriers around area if safe and practicable.
Contact Head of Chemistry for advice.
If area of spillage is enclosed, ventilate if possible.
Arrange for any personnel contaminated with chemical to be decontaminated and taken for medical
assistance if required.
Ensure all personnel involved in responding to the incident are wearing the appropriate personal
protective equipment.
Isolate the source of the spill or leak if safe and practicable.
Contain any leakage or spillage to prevent the chemical from entering into any drains or waterways
which directly discharges to the environment.
DISPOSAL
Follow procedures contained in this guidance.
For further advice on treatment and disposal, contact the Head of Chemistry.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Fly ash is categorized as B3 waste . It must not be discharged untreated to the environment.
It is essential that any spill is contained and prevented from entering any surface drain, sewer,
watercourse or soil
POTENTIAL SPILL LOCATIONS AND ACTIONS
ESP Area
Fly ash may spill in this area. The spill may cause of pipe leak or blockage or fail during transport.
The spill may spread all over ESP floor. Care should be taken because theres no bund wall.
Economiser hopper area and boiler ground floor underneath
Fly ash may spill in this area. The spill may cause of pipe leak or blockage or fail during transport.
The spill may pour down to boiler ground floor under economiser hopper. Care should be taken
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because theres no bund wall.
Along of transporting pipe to stock pile
Fly ash may spill in this area. The spill may cause of pipe leak or blow out pipe due to blockage.
The spill may contaminate land and road along of pipe. Care should be taken because theres no
bund wall.
ACTION
Minor Spill
Major Spill

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Collect the spill by sweep gently. Scoop it slowly and discharge to closed container.
Then sent to ash disposal
If this is considered unsafe, follow major spill procedure
Collect the spill by sweep gently. Scoop it slowly and discharge to closed container.
Vacuum pump may be used if the amount of spillage is very much and cover wide
area. Then sent it to ash disposal
Ensure that there is only small amount of fly ash to be flushed and discharged to
environment.

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