Document ID (ISN) | 102640 |
CIS number |
03-1851 |
Year |
2004 |
Convention or series no. |
NTP 630
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Author(s) |
Alonso Valle F. |
Title |
Fire and explosion hazards in oxygen-enriched atmospheres |
Original title |
Riesgo de incendio y explosión en atmósferas sobreoxigenadas [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 2004. 6p. Illus. 5 ref. |
Internet access |
http://internet.mtas.es/Insht/ntp/ntp_630.htm [in Spanish]
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Abstract |
Oxygen is frequently used in industry or medicine in compressed gas or liquefied form. The objective of this information note is to make users of oxygen aware of the fire and explosion hazards resulting from oxygen-enriched atmospheres. Contents: physical properties of oxygen; uses; containers and colour-coding of gas cylinders; flammability and explosibility characteristics; situations that may give rise to fire or explosion hazards; ignition sources in oxygen-enriched atmospheres; technical prevention measures; oxygen detection methods; training and information of workers; procedures to be followed in the event of fires caused by oxygen; oxygen compatibility with of various materials. |
Descriptors (primary) |
Spain; fire hazards; oxygen; explosive atmospheres; plant safety and health organization; explosion hazards |
Descriptors (secondary) |
compressed gases; liquefied gases; safety and health training; data sheet; explosive atmosphere detection; compatibility |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | Spain |
Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Fires Inorganic substances Explosions
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