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Document ID (ISN)43612
CIS number 85-530
ISSN - Serial title Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail
Year 1984
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
(Comité technique national des industries chimiques, Caisse nationale de l'assurance maladie)
Title Preparation of pitch- and tar-based carbon pastes
Original title Préparation des pâtes carbonées à base de brai et de goudron de houille [in French]
Bibliographic information 4th quarter 1984, No.117, Note No.1510-117-84 (Recommendation No.245), p.575-578.
Abstract Recommendations adopted on 18 June 1984. Coverage: unloading and storage of raw materials; reclaiming operations; handling by conveyors; charge preparation; mixing and cooling; moulding; impregnation with liquid pitch; smoke exhaust system; cleaning and maintenance of premises and equipment; hygiene; medical supervision; training and information of personnel; monitoring of the atmosphere. Commentary.
Descriptors (primary) manufacture of electrodes; coal by-products industry; coal tar; pitch; France
Descriptors (secondary) carcinogens; aromatic hydrocarbons; respirable dust; directive; handling and storage; polycyclic hydrocarbons; medical supervision; mixing, kneading
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Chemicals, plastics and rubber
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Chemical industry