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Document ID (ISN)39935
CIS number 83-1140
ISSN - Serial title 0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Baumgärtel I.
Title Safety measures in the use of chemicals in foundries for moulding and core making
Original title Sicherheitsmassnahmen beim Einsatz chemischer Arbeitsstoffe in Giessereien zur Form- und Kernherstellung [in German]
Bibliographic information Feb. 1982, No.2, p.12-18. Illus. 12 ref.
Abstract A general summary of the materials used (sands, binders, additives, coatings) followed by a review of the hazards associated with the use of chemicals (especially chemical burns and ignition of vapours). The safety measures recommended apply to the storage of chemicals, supplies at the work station, layout of the work station and design of the operating equipment, use of the substances and worker behaviour. Information on the organisation of first aid and fire-fighting is included.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; foundries; moulding and coremaking; harmful substances
Descriptors (secondary) flammable substances; caustic substances; chemical burns; coremaking; moulding
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations