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EPA Promulgates SNUR for Polymer of Terephthalic Acid and Ethyl Benzene with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (Generic)
On February 2, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated through a direct final rule significant new use rules (SNURs) for 27 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). The substances include polymer of terephthalic acid and ethyl benzene with multi-walled carbon nanotube (generic) (PMN Number P-13-573), which is subject to a Toxic ...
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op Precautions you Must Follow when Handling Corrosive Chemicals in the Lab
If you’ve been a part of the scientific community for a long time, we don’t need to tell you that there is an extensive list of precautions you must follow when handling chemicals in a lab. However, if you’re relatively new or could use some brushing up, give this article a read. We highlight key precautions you should follow when handling corrosive chemicals in the lab. ...
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Mastering Marine Drum Winch Operation: Essential Tips for Smooth Sailing
Marine drum winches play a crucial role in various maritime operations, from fishing vessels to cargo ships. These powerful devices are designed to handle heavy loads efficiently, making them indispensable for activities such as trawling, mooring, and anchor handling. To ensure the seamless operation of a marine drum winch and maintain safety on board, it is essential for operators to follow a ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Properly Cut Wire Shelving with an Angle Grinder
Wire shelving, widely regarded as a versatile storage solution, finds extensive use in closets, pantries, and garages. While wire shelves are typically available in standardized sizes, the need for customization often arises. In such instances, the use of an angle grinder becomes indispensable for achieving precise cuts and ensuring a clean finish. This article aims to provide a meticulously ...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Marine Winch Installation
Marine winches are critical components in the maritime industry, serving various purposes such as anchoring, towing, and cargo handling. Installing a marine winch correctly is essential to ensure safe and efficient operations at sea. This article provides a comprehensive guide to marine winch installation, covering the key steps, safety considerations, and best practices to follow when setting up ...
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Fixing Tire of Rubber Tire Gantry Crane
Fixing a rubber tire gantry crane's tire is a crucial maintenance task that ensures the crane's optimal performance, safety, and longevity. The tire plays a vital role in supporting the crane's weight, providing traction, and absorbing shocks during crane movement. Proper maintenance and timely repairs of the tire are essential to prevent downtime, minimize safety risks, and prolong the crane's ...
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Calibrating Differential Pressure Transmitter
Learn how to calibrate a differential pressure transmitter with expert insights. This comprehensive guide covers the process, tools, and best practices for accurate calibration. Introduction Calibrating a differential pressure transmitter is a crucial task in various industries to ensure accurate measurements and reliable operations. In this informative guide, we'll delve into the detailed steps ...
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How PPE Makes Mining Industry Safe and Secure
Work-related health and safety has always remained a cause for concern among industry experts, managers and workers. Many industries like energy, construction, fishing and farming report high incidence of casualties. The potential hazards that miners face daily in their workplace are plenty. Many of these hazards have progressive consequences that are not realized until too late. The effects ...
By KWRS
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Metal Cutting Made Easy: Expert Tips for Using Ultra-Thin Discs
Metal cutting is an essential process in various industries, from automotive manufacturing to construction. When it comes to achieving precision and efficiency, professionals always turn to ultra-thin cutting discs. These advanced tools offer exceptional performance, allowing users to slice through metal with ease, comfort and speed. In this article, we will delve into the art of metal cutting ...
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Fixing a Winch Mooring
Fixing a winch mooring requires a systematic approach, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety. Winch moorings play a crucial role in securing vessels, ensuring stability during berthing, and facilitating safe maritime operations. When a winch mooring system experiences issues or malfunctions, prompt and effective action is essential to prevent accidents, vessel damage, or disruptions to ...
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Seeing Through The Fog
Many of you have heard the old cliché, “you get what you pay for.” For the purposes of this article, I’d like you to apply this thought towards your corporation’s business relationship with its vendors. In today’s business world, this statement still applies to the various business segments in which your corporation has decided to utilize an external vendor to ...
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Chemical Safety in Laboratories: Best Practices for Handling and Storage to Ensure Personnel Safety and Prevent Accidents
Chemicals are essential in any laboratory. They help to power groundbreaking discoveries, advances in science, and research that drives innovation. But with great power comes great responsibility, and it’s essential to handle these substances with care. Improper handling and storage of chemicals can lead to accidents, harmful exposure, and dangerous reactions. This can not only endanger the ...
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A Quick Guide to CLP Pictograms
The CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) pictograms are essential for communicating information about the hazardous properties of a substance or mixture. This article will provide an overview of these pictograms and explain how they are used in hazard communication. The CLP Regulation is a legal requirement for all substances and mixtures sold within the European Union (EU). This ...
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Cleaning and Sanitizing Data Centers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of sanitization and cleaning in Data Centers has increased. In this article, we’ll examine cleaning methods and the recommended disinfection procedures for a data center. Modern data centers are usually clean areas with their own air filtration units, controlled access, static mats at many entries, and air pressurization in white spaces with ...
By AKCP
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Creating a Culture of Safety in Steel Manufacturing
From heavy equipment to dust, gas, liquid metal, noise, heat, chemicals, and working at heights, steel manufacturing employees face a variety of health and safety risks every day. While a wide range of safety precautions are essential, including the use of a fall safety harness and safety lanyards, industrial swing gates, and more, it’s even more important to cultivate a culture of safety ...
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Industrial Hygiene in the Age of the Coronavirus
News about the Coronavirus is practically inescapable these days. The virus has seemed to come from out of nowhere and is causing many people to panic. And although there are still many questions about the virus, one thing is certain – It is communicable. Thus, it is important for people who work around others, and this is most of us, to know how to create as safe and as hygienic a ...
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Safety Programs for PAA, EtO and H2O2
ChemDAQ is the voice for safety when it deals with people working with and around Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid, and Ethylene Oxide. According to OSHA, employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment and employers should have a comprehensive plan to ensure workplace safety. A plan for working with toxic sterilant gases should include the following elements: 1. Employee ...
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Sterilizing and Reusing N95 Respirators
Overview Personal protection equipment (“PPE”)includes the gloves, gowns, N95 respiratory masks, and other items required by doctors, nurses, andother healthcare personnelresponsible for treating patients, including those suffering from infectious diseases. As has become evident in the current COVID-19 emergency affecting the globe, during a crisis, these critical items may not ...
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Operating a 50 Ton Gantry Crane
Operating a 50 ton gantry crane is a substantial responsibility that demands precision, skill, and a thorough understanding of the equipment. These cranes are powerful and versatile, designed for heavy-duty lifting in various industrial applications, including shipyards, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities. To ensure safe and efficient operation, crane operators must adhere to best ...
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Safe Handling of Industrial Water Systems Chemicals
Many facilities handle chemical treatment without the expertise and support of a water treatment partner. This puts a tremendous amount of responsibility on building managers and facility teams to receive, store, dispense and manage water systems chemicals safely. Under normal circumstances, this is difficult work. But what happens when something goes wrong, such as a spill? Do you have a ...
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