What safety measures should be designed for carbon disulfide pipelines and storage tanks? What should I pay attention to?

Storage and transportation methods: Storage precautions: It is volatile at room temperature; therefore, the surface of the container can be covered with water. Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from flames and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30°C. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, amines, alkali metals, and food chemicals; mixed storage is strictly prohibited. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. The use of mechanical equipment and tools that may generate sparks is prohibited. The storage area should be equipped with emergency response equipment for leaks and appropriate containment materials. Precautions for Use Overview of Hazards Health Hazards: Carbon disulfide is a toxin that damages nerves and blood vessels. Acute poisoning: In cases of mild poisoning, symptoms include dizziness, headache, and irritation of the eyes and nasal mucosa ； Moderate poisoning still presents with symptoms of intoxication ； Severe poisoning can present with a short period of excitement, followed by delirium, coma, and loss of consciousness, accompanied by tonic and clonic convulsions. Death can occur due to paralysis of the respiratory center. Severe poisoning can result in a fatigue syndrome, as well as permanent damage to the central and peripheral nerves. Chronic poisoning: Symptoms include neurasthenic syndrome, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, multiple peripheral neuropathies, and toxic encephalopathy. Ophthalmoscopic examination: retinal microaneurysms, arteriosclerosis, optic atrophy. Fire hazard: This product is highly flammable and irritating. First aid measures: Skin contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and rinse with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Eye contact: Lift the eyelids and rinse with flowing water or saline. Seek medical attention. Inhalation: Quickly move to a place with fresh air. Keep the airway open. If difficulty breathing occurs, seek medical attention immediately. Ingestion: Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Fire-fighting measures: Hazardous properties: Highly flammable; its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air over a wide range of concentrations. It is prone to combustion and explosion upon contact with heat, sparks, flames, or oxidizers. Upon heating, it decomposes to produce toxic sulfide fumes. It reacts violently with aluminum, zinc, potassium, fluorine, chlorine, azides, etc., posing a risk of fire and explosion. After high-speed impact, flow, or agitation, combustion and explosion may occur due to the generation of electrostatic spark discharges. Its vapor is heavier than air, allowing it to spread over considerable distances at lower levels; it will catch fire and ignite again when it comes into contact with a source of flame. Harmful combustion products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide. Fire extinguishing method: Spray water to cool the container; if possible, move the container away from the fire to an open area. If a container in a fire has changed color or noises are coming from its safety pressure relief device, it must be evacuated immediately. Extinguishing agents: fogged water, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand. Emergency response to leaks: Take immediate action to evacuate people from the area contaminated by the leak to safe zones, and implement isolation while strictly restricting access. Cut off the source of fire. Emergency responders should wear safety protective equipment. Do not come into direct contact with the leak. Seal the source of the leak as much as possible. Prevent entry into confined spaces such as sewers and drainage ditches. Minor leaks: Absorb with sand, vermiculite, or other inert materials. Large leaks: Build dikes or dig pits to contain the spill. Spray water or foam to cool and dilute steam, protecting personnel on site. It should be transferred to tank trucks or specialized collectors using explosion-proof pumps, then recovered or taken to waste disposal facilities for harmless treatment. The contaminated site, emergency response equipment, and cleaning wastewater must also be subjected to harmless treatment to meet environmental standards. Handling and Storage: Handling precautions: Operate in a closed environment with local exhaust ventilation. Operators must receive specialized training and strictly adhere to the operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter-type gas masks (half-masks), chemical safety goggles, anti-static work clothing, and oil-resistant rubber gloves. Stay away from sources of fire and heat; smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment. Prevent steam from leaking into the workplace air. Avoid contact with oxidizers, amines, and alkali metals. During filling, the flow rate should be controlled, and a grounding device should be in place to prevent static electricity buildup. Equipped with appropriate types and quantities of fire-fighting equipment and emergency response devices for leaks. Empty containers may still contain harmful substances. Storage precautions: It is volatile at room temperature; therefore, the surface of the container can be covered with water. Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from flames and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30°C. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, amines, alkali metals, and food chemicals; mixed storage is strictly prohibited. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. The use of mechanical equipment and tools that may generate sparks is prohibited. The storage area should be equipped with emergency response equipment for leaks and appropriate containment materials.

Isn’t this the standard practice in the design industry? You have no clue how to do design at all? No information is provided at all. What’s there to discuss? With the forum being in such a state, what benefits can one gain from browsing it, other than just killing time? @The wise are enlightened

Unresponsibly speaking, many safety measures need to be taken, such as………….. Don’t blame the person above for this reply; it’s because your question simply doesn’t resemble a question with strict logic and accurate content at all. Additionally, regarding the safety issues related to carbon disulfide, it is advisable to refer to professional materials and standards, as there are very few people involved in the production, storage, and transportation of carbon disulfide.

Carbon disulfide is highly toxic, has excellent volatility, a wide explosion range, and a very low lower explosive limit. Its combustion and hydrolysis products are corrosive; it itself possesses special solubility and strong penetrability. Based on these points, the original poster should consult relevant professional materials before formulating appropriate safety measures.

Let those who are experts handle professional matters. For design-related matters, it is best to let the designers at the design institute carry out the design in accordance with standard specifications. The client can make some supplementary improvements, or raise questions, engage in discussions, and conduct final reviews based on the requirements of production and operation; ultimately, the design institute plays the main role in this process.