Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards

Robert W. Johnson, Steven W. Rudy, Stephen D. Unwin0-8169-0896-6, 9780816908967

In its recent investigation of chemical reactivity accidents, the US Chemical Safety Board noted a gap in technical guidance and regulatory coverage. This volume closes the gap in technical guidance, helping small and large companies alike identify, address, and manage chemical reactivity hazards. It guides the reader through an analysis of the potential for chemical reactivity accidents to help prevent fires, explosions, toxic chemical releases or chemical spills. This volume is applicable to processes at any scale and is particularly useful for chemists, safety managers, and engineers involved in scale-up. An enclosed CD-ROM provides portable checklists, analysis tools, and a list of additional references.
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Table of contents :
Front Matter……Page 1
Preface……Page 3
Acknowledgments……Page 5
Abbreviations and Acronyms……Page 7
Index……Page 0
Table of Contents……Page 10
1. Introduction and Overview……Page 12
1.1 Purpose……Page 14
1.2 Need……Page 15
1.3 Unintentional/Intentional Chemistry Incidents……Page 17
1.4 How to Use This Publication……Page 22
1.5 Related Resources……Page 24
2.1 Key Considerations for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 27
2.2 Life Cycle Issues……Page 29
2.3 Existing Management Systems……Page 35
2.4 Product Stewardship……Page 39
3. Preliminary Screening Method for Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 41
3.1 Intentional Chemistry……Page 47
3.2 Mixing and Physical Processing……Page 51
3.3 Storage, Handling, and Repackaging……Page 53
4.1 Put into Place a System to Manage Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 75
4.2 Collect Reactivity Hazard Information……Page 81
4.3 Identify Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 88
4.4 Test for Chemical Reactivity……Page 94
4.5 Assess Chemical Reactivity Risks……Page 100
4.6 Identify Process Controls and Risk Management Options……Page 106
4.7 Document Chemical Reactivity Risks and Management Decisions……Page 111
4.8 Communicate and Train on Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 117
4.9 Investigate Chemical Reactivity Incidents……Page 120
4.10 Review, Audit, Manage Change, and Improve Hazard Management Practices and Program……Page 123
5.1 Intentional Chemistry Example……Page 129
5.2 Combustor Example……Page 130
5.3 Repackaging Example……Page 134
5.5 Mixing Example……Page 138
5.6 Oxygen System Example……Page 143
6.1 Inform……Page 145
6.2 Communicate……Page 147
Glossary……Page 148
References……Page 157
A-1. Case Histories……Page 163
A-2. An Inherently Safer Process Checklist……Page 174
A-3. Executive Summary of CSB Investigation Report……Page 180
Chemical Reactivity Worksheet, Version 1.5, Download react95.exe……Page 192
Index……Page 194
Reactive Material Hazards: What You Need To Know……Page 201
Introduction……Page 202
1: How Do We Handle Reactive Materials?……Page 204
2: Can We Have Reactive Interactions?……Page 205
3: What Data Do We Need to Control These Hazards?……Page 207
4: What Safeguards Do We Need to Control These Hazards?……Page 208
5: Where Can We Get More Help?……Page 209
Acknowledgements……Page 210
CCPS Sponsors……Page 211
Rhodia Inc., Process Hazard Management Program (PHMP) Subsection 3.1……Page 212
Table 3.1 Example Form to Document Screening of Chemical Reactivity Hazards……Page 218
Figure 3.1 Preliminary Screening for Chemical Reactivity Hazards: Summary Flowchart……Page 219
Table 4.1 Gap Analysis: Chemical Reactivity Hazard Management System……Page 220
Table 4.2 Basic Chemical Reactivity Data to Collect……Page 221
Bibliography……Page 222
Guide for the Identification and Control of Exothermic Chemical Reactions……Page 228
Improving Reactive Hazard Management……Page 258