Ethylene oxide loading and unloading issues
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Can metal hoses be used for loading and unloading at ethylene oxide loading/unloading platforms? If their use is not allowed, what should be used instead?
Liquefy flammable, explosive, and toxic gases; universal joints, anti-rotation devices, and emergency shut-off valves – none of these can be missing
Metal hoses can be used. Vehicle fixation, static electricity discharge, static electricity bonding, combustible gas detection, spray cooling, nitrogen protection, fire extinguishers, and so on
The second floor is completely correct; according to Document No. San [2010] 186 issued by the General Administration of Work Safety, it is strictly prohibited to use hoses for filling liquefied hydrocarbon materials.
Liquefied hydrocarbons in hoses as pressurized cargo – a serious safety hazard!
GB50160-2018 Fire Protection Code, Article 6.4.2: For the loading and unloading of Class A B, Class B, and Class C A liquids, submersible loading nozzles shall be used