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Container cleaning
Residues and vapors confined in empty containers may create potentially explosive atmospheres when combined with air. This presentation is a specific introduction for the user to container cleaning techniques to minimize the risks while implementing it.
Container cleaning
Content
- Context
- Work on used containers
- Prevention measures
- Container cleaning
- Reduction of air volume
- Preventing the inhalation risk
- Preventing environmental risks
Key Messages
- A potentially explosive atmosphere coupled with a source of ignition has high probability to create an explosion.
- Small quantities of substances are sufficient to cause an explosion hazard
- Air volume in a container must be reduced to reduce the risk.