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Regulations on safety management of yellow phosphorus storage and transportation

2009-02-22View Original

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Yellow phosphorus storage and transportation safety management regulations yellow phosphorus is a colorless to yellow waxy solid with a garlic odor and emits light green phosphorescence in the dark. It is a self-igniting item, highly toxic and irritating. Its fragments and crumbs ignite on contact with dry skin and can cause severe skin burns. The following regulations should be observed during use and storage: 1. Yellow phosphorus should be stored in a small opening steel drum, and the top surface of the yellow phosphorus must be covered with a water layer with a thickness of more than 15 cm. Packaging barrels can only be placed upright, not upside down. Containers must not leak. 2. Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. 3. The molten yellow phosphorus must be completely immersed in water and isolated from air. 4. They should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, halogens and food chemicals, and avoid mixed storage. 5. The warehouse adopts explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. 6. Labor protection should be taken when handling, including protective clothing, rubber gloves, and self-priming filter gas masks. Load and unload gently to prevent damage to packaging and containers. 7. The exhaust pipe of the vehicle carrying this product must have a fire arresting device. 8. It is strictly prohibited to mix and transport with oxidants, acids, halogens, food chemicals, etc. 9. During transportation, make sure that the container does not leak, collapse, or be damaged. 10. During transportation, it should be protected from exposure to the sun, rain, and high temperature. When stopping over, stay away from fires and heat sources, and away from market towns and crowded places. 11. Transport vehicles should be equipped with corresponding types and quantities of fire-fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. 12. After the vehicle is transported, it should be thoroughly cleaned.

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