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#1 Posted : 16 October 2007 10:36:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sharon
Can anyone point me in the direction of legislation with regards to the storage of polystyrene.
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#2 Posted : 16 October 2007 11:30:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kite
What are you storing as polystrene comes in diffrent shapes and form

Kite
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#3 Posted : 16 October 2007 11:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sharon
Its packaging for boilers
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#4 Posted : 16 October 2007 12:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kite
It will come under COSHH as a flammable material. Check it out with COSHH essentials you will need the Material Safety Data Sheet
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#5 Posted : 16 October 2007 12:29:00(UTC)
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Posted By B Smart
Hi Sharon,
Have you tried HS(G)92 Safe Use and Storage of Cellular Plastics.

Hope this helps

B. Smart
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#6 Posted : 16 October 2007 12:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sharon
Thanks folks.
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#7 Posted : 16 October 2007 13:42:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete Longworth
Hello Sharon
I did some work on this when it was first brought in at Baxi. The polystyrene you are using, or were using then, had been treated to make it flame retardent to a certain extent. If it is set alight it should not support a flame. The big thing with storing polystyrene is the possibility of hexane being released, but I think that is mainly a problem with granular polystyrene stored in tubs. If you store yours in a well ventilated area away from heaters etc you should be OMK

Unfortunately it was Nick Cornwell who was leading he project so he has left. At that time it was delivered straight to line side and storage was minimal. I can't remember the name of the guy in PCD who was involved but one of the PQA lads will know. If I can dig anything up I will let you know.
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#8 Posted : 16 October 2007 13:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete Longworth
Sharon
The guy's name was Terry Heery. I've found some info, it's on its way to you.
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#9 Posted : 16 October 2007 14:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By Sharon
Cheers Pete!
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#10 Posted : 16 October 2007 14:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
It is not a COSHH issue if the only problem is flammability.

Paul
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