| Document ID (ISN) | 63986 |
| CIS number |
95-703 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0006-9094 - Brandschutz |
| Year |
1994 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Dobbelstein W.J. |
| Title |
Plastics recycling - New hazards for the fire brigade? |
| Original title |
Kunststoffrecycling - Neue Gefahren für die Feuerwehr? [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1994, Vol.48, No.2, p.80-92. Illus. 37 ref. |
| Abstract |
Recent fires in Germany in plants where plastics were stored for recycling are used to illustrate the hazards to fire fighters. Burning polyvinyl chloride released high amounts of hydrochloric acid which affected the respiratory system of the fire fighters. Carcinogenic dioxins and furans were detected in the soot. For the prevention or spread of fires it is recommended to store the plastic waste material in small units which are accessible from two sides and to install an adequately dimensioned water extinguishing systems. Fire fighters need to wear respirators and protective clothing. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fire services; polymers; polyvinyl chloride; furan; recovery of substances; pyrolysis products; storage; waste disposal; fire prevention; plastics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hydrochloric acid; water supply; vinyl chloride; tetrachlorodibenzodioxin; dioxins; plastics industry; harmful substances; water extinguishing systems; personal protective equipment; fire spread limitation; health hazards; fire |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fire fighting, police, prisons and the armed forces
Waste collection and disposal
Fires
Heterocyclic compounds
Storage and warehousing
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