OSH Answers: 4-Working Safely with Aluminum Powder dust explosion hazards - 0 views
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Aluminum dust explosion severity ignition sensitivity Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety CCOHS)
shared by John Astad on 24 Jun 09
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What is the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommended exposure limit for aluminum powder (uncoated)
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John Astad on 24 Jun 09I'd like to thank Tracey Kelly, Safety Consultant in Ireland for sharing this so others in the ComDust network can gain an added awareness on the hazards of Al dust
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he hazard increases as the aluminum particle size decreases.
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Explosions of aluminum dusts have occurred in industry.
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MAXIMUM RATE OF PRESSURE RISE:
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MAXIMUM EXPLOSION PRESSURE
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MINIMUM CLOUD IGNITION ENERGY:
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Use an explosion-proof vacuum equipped with high efficiency filter(s).
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Material Safety Data Sheet.
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may also be required.
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Provide dust collectors with explosion vents
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Very informative article that also provides generic data on explosion severity and ignition sensitivity of Aluminum dust. Was a bit troubled when mention that, "administrative controls and personal protective equipment may also be required." These type of controls should always be required instead of maybe.