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Document ID (ISN)38056
CIS number 82-1214
Year 1981
Convention or series no. VBG 56
Author(s)
Federation of Industrial Mutual Accident Insurance Associations (Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften)
Title Production and processing of aluminium powder
Original title Herstellen und Bearbeiten von Aluminiumpulver [in German]
Bibliographic information Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Gereonstrasse 18-32, 5000 Köln 1, Federal Republic of Germany, 1 Oct. 1981. 12 + 8p.
Abstract These safety regulations apply to the production of aluminium flake (maximum size 2mm) and its subsequent processing (separation, screening, polishing, degreasing, storage and transportation). Following definitions, the regulations cover: production shop and storage depot design and layout; processing (fire protection, waste incineration, restrictions on use, instructions) and inspection and testing. A supplement contains: instructions for the implementation of these regulations and a commentary. French translation may be obtained from INRS, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France.
Descriptors (primary) Germany (Federal Republic of); flammable dust; metalworking industry; explosion prevention; aluminium powder
Descriptors (secondary) handling and storage; safe distances; explosion-proof construction; comment on directive; translation; directive; fire protection
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Explosions
Metalworking industry