11-08 Annex D - Appendix 1 - Hazardous Materials Absorbent List

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)

1. The following is a list of the most common hazardous materials that the CCO/CIC may come into contact with, listed with the appropriate absorbent to be used for each. 

Hazardous material	Absorbent
Oil  Gasoline  Diesel  Naphtha  Paint  Turpentine  Brake fluid	Kitty litter  Fine sand  Sawdust  Magic sorb  Absorbent sheets  Absorbent booms
Ammunition (tear type, nonexplosive)	Earth, sand, or other noncombustible material
Ammunition (toxic, non-explosive) Batteries	Earth, sand, or other noncombustible material with plastic sheet
Explosives (flares etc)	None – call specialist
Refrigerants	None – ventilate

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