Fire Fighting Actions to Sodium Cylinde Accident

Sodium Cyanide itself can not burn. Highly toxic or exposed to acid can produce highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas. And nitrate, chlorate reaction violently, there is the danger of explosion. highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas would be released in case of explosion and fire.

Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus, wear full body firefighting suits and extinguish fires. Suitable extinguishing media is Alkali powder quenching agent, dry powder and sand, forbidden to use water, foam, acidic quenching agents, acidic powder quenching agents, carbon dioxide (CO2) and etc. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Full protective suit Further information: Contaminated extinguishing water must be treated at a suitable disposal plant in accordance with waste management laws. Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of water. Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire. In case of fire, remove the endangered containers and bring to a safe place, if this can be done.