Phosgene Safe Practice Guidelines
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Table of Contents
Legal Notice
Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Introduction (January 2014)
- Training and Job Safety (June 2016)
- Properties of Phosgene (January 2014)
- Industrial Hygiene and Protective Equipment (January 2015)
- Emergency Response (October 2016)
- Design of Facilities
6.1 Plant Layout & Siting (January 2014)
6.2 Materials of Construction (January 2014)
6.3 Piping Items & Valves (June 2016)
6.4 Pumps (January 2014)
6.5 Instruments (January 2014)
6.6 Relief Devices (January 2014)
6.7 Secondary Containment (January 2014)
6.8 Mitigation (January 2014)
6.9 Phosgene Monitoring (January 2014)
6.10 Electrical & Grounding (January 2014)
6.11 Inspection and Testing (January 2014)
- Transportation (June 2016)
- Regulatory Information (January 2014)
- Equipment Cleaning and Repair (January 2014)
- Site Security (January 2014)
Legal Notice
The information presented in the Phosgene Safe Practice Guidelines is a general composite of best practices. The information provided should not be considered as a directive or as an industry standard that readers must adopt or follow. Instead, the information is intended to provide helpful ideas and guidance that users may wish to consider in a general sense. It is not intended to be a "how-to," nor is it a prescriptive guide. Users must independently determine what constitutes appropriate practice relative to their own needs and circumstances. In making this determination, users should consider information contained in this as well as other relevant information. Users have an independent obligation to ascertain that their actions are in compliance with their current country, federal, state and local laws and regulations and should consult with legal counsel concerning such matters. Any mention of specific products in this document is for illustration purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of such products by ACC or its member companies. Many items in this document may be trademarked, which may or may not be noted in this document.
Neither the American Chemistry Council (ACC), nor the individual member companies of the Phosgene Panel, nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or other assigns, makes any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this; nor do the ACC or any member companies assume any liability or responsibility for any use or misuse, reliance on any information in the document, or the results of such use or misuse, of any information, procedure, conclusion, opinion, product, or process disclosed in these Guidelines. New information may be developed subsequent to publication of the Guidelines that renders information contained herein incomplete or inaccurate. It cannot be assumed that all necessary warnings and precautionary measures are contained in this or that other additional measures may not be required or desirable due to particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances, or because of applicable, federal, state or local laws. Users should consult with their own legal counsel concerning such matters. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
°C |
Celsius |
°F |
Degrees Farenheit |
ACGIH |
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists |
AEGL |
Acute Exposure Guideline(s) |
AIHA |
American Industrial Hygiene Association |
ANSI |
American National Standards Institute |
API |
American Petroleum Institute |
ASME |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
ASTM |
American Society of Testing and Materials |
ATSDR |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry |
BEP |
Best efficiency point |
CDC |
Centers for Disease Control |
CFR |
Code of Federal Regulations (U.S.) |
CGA |
Compressed Gas Association |
CPAP |
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
CS |
Carbon steel |
DCS |
Defense Communications System |
ECTFE |
Ethylene Chlorotrifluoroethylene; |
ELSO |
Extra-corporeal Life Support Organization |
EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.) |
EPAP |
Endexpuatory Positive Airway Pressure |
ERPG |
Emergency Response Planning Guide(s) |
ETFE |
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene |
FEMA |
Federal Emergency Management Agency |
FTIR |
Fourier Transform Infrared |
GC |
Gas chromatograph |
HVAC |
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning |
IDLH |
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health |
IR |
Infrared |
ISO |
International Standards Organization |
LPM |
Liter per minute |
mg/m3 |
milligram per cubic meter |
min |
minute(s) |
MSHA |
Mine Safety and Health Administration |
NFPA |
National Fire Protection Agency |
NIOSH |
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (U.S.) |
NPS |
Nominal pipe size |
NPSH |
Net positive suction head |
NTP |
National Toxicology Program |
OD |
Outside diameter |
OS&Y; |
Outside screw and yoke |
OSHA |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.) |
PEL |
Permissable Exposure Limit |
PIP |
Process Industry Practices |
PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment |
ppm |
parts per million |
ppm-min |
ppm minutes |
psi |
pounds per square inch |
PSV |
Pressure Safety Valves |
PTFE |
Polytetrafluoroethlene |
REL |
Recommended Exposure Limit |
RMP |
Risk Management Plan |
SC |
Subcutaneous |
SCBA |
Self-contained breathing apparatus |
SOP |
Standard operating procedure |
SS |
Stainless steel |
TLV |
Threshold Limit Value |
TWA |
Time-weighted average |
UNEP |
United National Evironment Program |
U.S. |
United States of America |
UV |
Ultraviolet |
WHO |
World Health Organization |
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