1. Training Package: Hydrochloric Acid Release

2. Module 0: Introduction  Course goal  National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center: –Purpose –RIST  Conducting training: –All information stems from actual event  Administrative information 1

3. Module 1: The Incident  Initial dispatch information: –Location –Hazmats present –Unique response considerations 2

4. Module 1: The Incident  Initial incident size up: –New information –Response considerations –Hazmats present –Preparations –Conditions –Additional scene information 3

5. Module 2: Incident Response 4 © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center

6. Module 2: Incident Response © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center 5

7. Module 2: Incident Response © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center 6

8. Module 2: Incident Response 7 © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center MC 312 Corrosive Liquid Tank

9. Module 2: Incident Response © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center 8

10. Module 2: Incident Response © National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center 9

11. Module 2: Incident Response  Hazardous material behavior: –Material –Container –Initial response objectives –Other significant issues 10

12. Module 2: Incident Response  Incident response: –Strategies & tactics –Issues or injuries –Environment –Equipment –Risks versus benefits –Response issues 11

13. Module 3: Lessons Learned  Lessons learned  Smart practices  Hazardous material information: –Hydrochloric acid 12

14. Module 3: Lessons Learned 13 Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrochloric Acid 36% solution AppearanceColorless to slight yellow liquid Physical StateLiquid Molecular Weight36.46 Chemical FormulaHCl OdorPungent, Irritating Odor Specific Gravity 1.18 Solubility in WaterSoluble (100%) pH<1

15. Module 3: Lessons Learned 14 Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrochloric Acid 36% solution Boiling Point / Range140–221˚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) Volatility9–36% by volume Ionization Potential12.74 eV Flash PointNot Flammable

16. Module 3: Lessons Learned 15  Staffing  Establishment of EOC  Relationships and training  Creative use of available resources

17. Module 4: Moving Forward / Planning Ahead  Planning activity: –Surveying the incident –Container ID / marking –Monitoring equipment –Response objectives –Incident command 16

18. Module 4: Moving Forward / Planning Ahead  Planning activity: –Communication –PPE –Decontamination –Policies & procedures –Mutual aid 17

19. Module 4: Moving Forward / Planning Ahead  Planning activity: –Training –Resources –Smart practices 18