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Document ID (ISN)53995
CIS number 90-964
Year 1987
Convention or series no. Merkblatt M 34
Title Using caustic substances
Original title Umgang mit Laugen [in German]
Bibliographic information Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abteilung für Unfallverhütung und Berufskrankheitenbekämpfung, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, 1200 Wien, Austria, 1987. 15p.
Abstract Having described the properties of caustic soda, potassium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide and sodium carbonate, this leaflet deals with: storage, handling, personal protective measures, and first aid.
Descriptors (primary) chemical industry; caustic substances; harmful substances; Austria
Descriptors (secondary) sodium hydroxide; handling and storage; sodium carbonate; personal protective equipment; safety guides; replaced; calcium oxide; calcium hydroxide; data sheet; potassium hydroxide
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Alkaline materials
Chemical industry