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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 48030 |
CIS number |
87-1006 |
Year |
1986 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Rohatgi A.K. |
Title |
Safe handling of hazardous chemicals |
Bibliographic information |
J.K. Enterprises, 13, New Nandu Industrial Estate, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Bombay 400 093, India, 1986. 372p. Illus. 83 ref. Price: Rp.185.00. |
Abstract |
This detailed manual provides information on physical and chemical properties (including lists of safety reminders presented in a point-by-point format), toxicity, symptoms of poisoning and first aid connected with 21 common industrial chemicals: chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, phosgene, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, bromine, carbon monoxide, hydrogen fluorine, ethylene oxide, butadiene, benzene, methyl bromide, vinyl chloride, ethyl alcohol, acetylene, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid. There are also chapters devoted to: personal respiratory protection; cylinders used for hazardous chemicals; recommendations for the safe handling of such cylinders; hazardous chemicals in bulk storage tanks (handling and storage); leak detection, neutralisation and disposal; emergencies and their management; transportation of hazardous chemicals; release calculations; prevention of emergencies and disasters; emergency control and disaster planning. Relevant Indian laws and regulations are cited throughout. Labelling requirements. |
Descriptors (primary) |
India; chemical hazards; toxicology; dangerous substances |
Descriptors (secondary) |
chlorine; bulk storage bins; sodium hydroxide; disposal of harmful waste; protection against leakage; phosgene; nitric acid; vinyl chloride; carbon monoxide; methyl bromide; hydrogen sulfide; bromine; ammonia; benzene; hydrocyanic acid; butadiene; ethanol; hydrofluoric acid; acetylene; ethylene oxide; gas cylinders; transport of materials; storage tanks; manuals; hazard evaluation; warning notices; emergency organization; respirators; phosphoric acid; disasters; sulfuric acid; legislation; sulfur dioxide; leak detection; developing countries; hydrochloric acid |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Butadiene
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