Document ID (ISN) | 23678 |
CIS number |
75-1516 |
ISSN - Serial title |
Die Berufsgenossenschaft |
Year |
1974 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Dorias H. |
Title |
Fires and explosions |
Original title |
Feuer und Explosionen [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Sep. 1974, No.9, p.365-370. Illus. |
Abstract |
This article describes a number of accidents to illustrate the hazards - of which people are frequently unaware - of propane, hydrogen peroxide and calcium hypochlorite, referring to the characteristics of these substances which render them liable to ignite or explode. Hydrogen peroxide and calcium hypochlorite may explode or ignite spontaneously. Safety rules: limitation of quantity transported; special instructions concerning driver, itinerary, time, weather conditions, speed limit, convoying; rules concerning suitable materials for building transportation tanks and containers. |
Descriptors (primary) |
hydrogen peroxide; propane; calcium hypochlorite; transport of materials; explosion hazards; fire hazards |
Descriptors (secondary) |
flammable gases; fire; road transport; explosions; tank trucks |
Document type |
- |
Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Fires Explosions Aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons Inorganic substances Halogens and their inorganic compounds Transport of materials
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