| Main Title |
Prevention Reference Manual: Chemical Specific. Volume 10. Control of Accidental Releases of Hydrogen Cyanide. |
| Author |
Davis, D. S. ;
DeWolf, G. B. ;
Quass, J. D. ;
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| CORP Author |
Radian Corp., Austin, TX.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Year Published |
1987 |
| Report Number |
DCN-87-203-024-98-35; EPA-68-02-3994; EPA/600/8-87/034J; |
| Stock Number |
PB88-107032 |
| Additional Subjects |
Hydrogen cyanide ;
Prevention ;
Accidents ;
Toxicity ;
Materials handling ;
Maintenance ;
Packaging ;
Cost estimates ;
Air pollution control ;
Monitors ;
Stationary sources ;
Accidental releases
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB88-107032 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
134p |
| Abstract |
The report discusses the control of accidental releases of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) to the atmosphere. HCN has an IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) concentration of 50 ppm, making it an acute toxic hazard. Reducing the risk associated with an accidental release of HCN involves identifying some of the potential causes of accidental releases that apply to the process facilities that use HCN. The manual identifies examples of potential causes and measures that may be taken to reduce the accidental release risk. Such measures include recommendations on: plant design practices; prevention, protection, and mitigation technologies; and operation and maintenance practices. Conceptual cost estimates of example prevention, protection, and mitigation measures are provided. The accidental release of a toxic chemical at Bhopal, India, in 1984 was a milestone in creating an increased public awareness of toxic release problems. As a result of other, perhaps less dramatic, incidents in the past, portions of the chemical industry were aware of this problem long before Bhopal. |
| Supplementary Notes |
See also PB87-227047. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Nov 86-Jun 87. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Sep 87 |
| Category Codes |
68A; 57Y |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A07/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
735121210 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
