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Safe use and storage of cellular plastics.

Overview

Provides guidance on process fire risks from the storage and use of cellular plastics. Cellular plastics include a wide range of polymers such as polyurethane (PU), polyisocyanate foams, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and expanded polystyrene.

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Stores, Housekeeping, Cleaning, Offcuts, Fire hazards, Ignition sources, Smoking, Electrical equipment, Process hazards, Handling, Cutting, Flame bonding, Adhesive lamination, Fabrication, Hot wire cutting, Crumbing

Notes

Supersedes guidance note, general series no.3 (GNGS3) 'Fire risk in the storage and industrial use of cellular plastics' ISBN 0118830422, (Technical Data Note 29)published with the same title and (HSG 1) entitled 'Safe use and storage of flexible polyurethane foam' ISBN 0118832085.Update: Work to update this latest edition is underway and planned to be completed by Winter 2010

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Author
HSE
Date of Publication
1996
Publisher
HSE Books
Length
36 pages
Format
Book
Series Code
HSG92
ISBN
9780717611157
Copyright Status
Public Sector
Safe use and storage of cellular plastics.
GBP9.50