Guidelines for Incompatible Chemicals Chemicals Avoid
Fire Department 401 Oak Street, #402 Roseville, California 95678-2649 Guidelines for Incompatible Chemicals Following is a list of common chemicals followed by substances from which they should be kept separated: Chemicals Avoid Chromic acid, nitric acid, hydroxyl containing Acetic Acid compounds, ethylene glycol, perchloric acid, peroxides and permanganates. Acetone Concentrated nitric and sulfuric mixtures Chlorine, bromine, copper, silver, fluorine and Acetylene mercury Carbon dioxide, carbon tetrachloride and other Alkali and Alkaijne Earth Metals, such as chlorinated hydrocarbons. (Also prohibit water, Sodium Potassium, Cesium, Lithium, foam and dry chemical on fires involving these Magnesium, Calcium also Aluminum metals. Mercury, chlorine, calcium hypochlorite, Iodine, Ammonia (Anhydrous) bromine and hydrogen fluoride, any mineral acids. Acids, metal powders, flammable liquids, Ammonium Nitrate chlorates, nitrates, sulfur, finely divided organics or combustibles Aniline Nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide Antimony Pentasulfide Chlorates, nitrates, other oxidizing agents, acids (Golden Antimony Sulfide) Ammonia, acetylene, butadiene, butane and other petroleum gases, hydrogen, sodium Bromine carbide, turpentine, benzene and finely divided metals Bronze Dust Aluminum Calcium Carbide Water (See also Acetylene) Our Mission… Protect and enhance the safety and well being of residents, businesses, customers and partners. We will accomplish this by…Delivering exceptional service and compassionate solutions as a cohesive team with dedication,
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