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Document ID (ISN)52220
CIS number 89-1293
ISSN - Serial title Betrifft Sicherheit, Informationen der Berufsgenossenschaft der Gas- und Wasserwerke
Year 1988
Convention or series no.
Title Safety measures in odorisation plants
Original title Sicherheitstechnik in Odorieranlagen [in German]
Bibliographic information 1988, Special issue, p.8-10. Illus.
Abstract Tetrahydrothiophene (THT) is used for odorisation of natural and liquefied fuel gases. Described safety measures address the protective clothing to be worn when handling THT as well as the explosion and fire prevention measures (e.g. prohibition of smoking, warning signs, fire extinguishers, use of explosion-proof electrical equipment) for transport and storage of THT.
Descriptors (primary) tetrahydrothiophene; gas industry; olfactory signalling
Descriptors (secondary) warning agents; protective clothing; controlled smoking; explosion protection; fire prevention; handling and storage
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Power generation and distribution
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Heterocyclic compounds
Power generation and distribution