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<REACTOR AREA SUBSTANCE HAZARDS>

NATURAL GAS

Natural gas is an invisible, odorless gas. Odorant added to natural gas gives it a repulsive
odor. If hydrogen sulfide is present, natural gas will have a mild, rotten-egg odor. Natural
gas is present in the Reactor piperack and at the Flare. Normally, you will not be exposed
to natural gas unless there is a leak.
Natural gas is potentially flammable and explosive.

<PRECAUTIONS>

• Observe permit regulations for hot work.

• Smoke only in approved areas.

• Use only approved lighters and matches.

• Be alert to ignition sources:

- welding/maintenance work
- vehicles
- pressure buildup
- static electricity
- any spark or open flame

<FIRST AID - NATURAL GAS>

Hazard Effect Remedy

• Eye contact. • Irritant; may cause • Immediately flush eyes with

pain, blurred vision, large amounts of water for at
redness, tearing; least 15 minutes.
superficial corneal
turbidity (muddy or • Seek medical attention if
obscured vision). irritation develops.

• Skin contact. • Irritant. • Flush skin with large amounts

of water for at least 15 minutes.
• Seek medical attention if illness
or adverse symptoms develop.
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Hazard Effect Remedy

• Inhale vapors. • Nausea, diarrhea, loss • Remove victim to fresh air.

of appetite, dizziness, • Administer oxygen and seek
headache, excitation, medical attention if breathing is
rapid respiration, difficult.
drowsiness, labored • Administer artificial respiration
breathing, anesthesia followed by oxygen if breathing
and other CNS stops. Seek medical attention.
effects.
• Extreme overexposure
may cause rapid loss
of consciousness and
respiratory arrest.
• If hydrogen sulfide is
present, may cause
lung paralysis and
asphyxiation.