NFPA 560 Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
NFPA 560 消毒和熏烟用乙撑氧储存、处置及使用标准
1.1 Scope. This standard shall apply to the storage and handling of ethylene oxide in portable containers for its use in sterilization and fumigation. It also shall apply to flammable mixtures of ethylene oxide with other chemicals.
1.1.1 This standard shall not apply to the following
(1) Nonflammable mixtures of ethylene oxide with other chemicals
(2) Ethylene oxide manufacturing facilities, and container filling, refilling, or transfilling facilities
(3)*The off-site transportation of portable containers of ethylene oxide
(4) Facilities using ethylene oxide as a chemical feedstock
(5) Ethylene oxide in chambers 0.283 m3 (10 ft3) or less in volume, or for containers holding 200 g (7.05 oz) of ethylene oxide or less
Take proper precautions to avoid unnecessary hazards. Get the specialized knowledge you need in the 2007 NFPA 560!
NFPA 560 Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation provides industry, design engineers, and code enforcement officials requirements to protect life and property during the storage, handling, and use of ethylene oxide for sterilization and fumigation operations. The 2007 edition was modified to correlate with building code construction concepts and storage thresholds.
Coverage addresses
· Receiving and unloading of ethylene oxide containers
· Storage of ethylene oxide
· Piping systems
· Gas dispensing areas
· Sterilizer construction
· Electrical installation
· System maintenance
· Disposal and emission control
· Fire protection
(Softbound, 14 pp., 2007)
