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Sicherheitsmaßnahmen bei der Lagerung chemischer Produkte. Neue Empfehlungen des Verbandes der Chemischen Industrie
Author(s) -
Schäfer Helmut K.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
chemie ingenieur technik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1522-2640
pISSN - 0009-286X
DOI - 10.1002/cite.330600104
Subject(s) - environmental science , waste management , explosive material , thermal decomposition , combustion , chemical industry , decomposition , chemistry , engineering , environmental engineering , organic chemistry
Abstract Safety measures in the storage of chemical products. New recommendations from the Federation of the Chemical Industry. Accidents in the storage of chemical products are comparatively rare, but can have enormous consequences for the vicinity if large quantities of materials are involved. Hazards are presented by the possibility of combustion, explosion, and thermal decomposition of the products, by the spread of toxic substances, and by the generation of dangerous decomposition products or contaminated fire‐extinguishing water in case of fire. This paper considers the safe storage of explosive substances and protective measures to prevent thermal decomposition, especially of fertilizers. It also reports on the determination of dangerous combustion products and on measures for preventive fire‐fighting measures and retention of fire extinguishing water in the case of plant protection agents. New legislation and a number of proposals by the Federation of the Chemical Industry are described.