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#1 Posted : 14 June 2001 16:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By David Martin We are thinking of using this as a raw ingrediant in a chemical blending process. Has anyone any risk assessments or other information ( not MSDS thanks )or experience with hazards / incidents.
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#2 Posted : 15 June 2001 14:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Robert Woods You need to talk to someone with a background in chemistry as you cannot risk assess the outcome of a reaction between the chemicals without the appropriate knowledge. the firm i worked for [before i came into H&S] was fined £150,000 for killing one worker and injuring another when the wrong chemicals were mixed, one of them being methanol.
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#3 Posted : 15 June 2001 15:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By John Webster Some of the biggest (and safest?) industrial users of methanol are the north sea gas producers. Try contacting the H&S personnel at Conoco's Theddlethorpe, BP's Dimlington/Easington or Bacton gas terminals etc. Maybe someone there will be able to give you some advice. John
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#4 Posted : 20 June 2001 13:10:00(UTC)
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Posted By Steve Whittle David, If you have decided to use methanol (as opposed to some other less dangerous substance, remember the COSHH heirarchy approach) you need to consider a number of areas. Storage: well ventilated, protected from sources of ignition, bunded, drain protection etc. Ventilation: in the area of use to prevent exposure to high concentrations and the build up of a potentially explosive atmosphere. Control of ignition sources: from electrical equipment, static discharges, hot surfaces etc. Use of inert blankets: e.g. nitrogen Decanting to drums: earthing, ventilation etc Personal Protective equipment - Respiratory Protective Equipment: Canister or supplied air. Disposal of waste material: if contaminated with methanol. HES Books publish a couple of useful guidance documents - HSG140 The safe use and handling of flammable substances and HSG71 - The storage of packaged dangerous substances. Unfortunatly I have witnessed a couple of fires involving methanol that were very difficult to deal with (invisible flame). One due to a static discharge, the other an ignition from an electrical plug socket. Drop me a line at steve.whittle@fluoros.co.uk if you want any more info. Regards, Steve Whittle F2 Chemicals Ltd
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