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8
Safety regulations in case of chemical spills II
The following personal protective equipment is required to access the "LOTUS AIR" device
Face shield
Rubber or plastic boots
Protective gloves (ClO
2
sealed model)
Protective apron
Full face respirator
The composition and the type of personal protective equipment required may vary from one
country to another and change over time.
If you come in contact with the acid: See the "Acid CE safety data sheet" of
the supplier.
If you come in contact with the chlorite: See the ''Chlorite CE safety data sheet''
of the supplier.
If you come in contact with the ClO
2
solution or the ClO
2
gas:
immediately remove
the clothes that have come in contact with the chlorine dioxide or with the liquid solution,
wash the skin thoroughly with soap and plenty of water. Splashes in the eye must be washed
with running water for several minutes while keeping the eyelid wide open. If you have
inhaled chlorine dioxide move to a place where there is fresh air, lying down in a position of
absolute rest and protected from temperature changes. Consult a doctor immediately even if
the affects do not appear immediately. If necessary, organise rapid transport to the hospital.
Orange-yellow ClO
2
gas has leaked:
immediately clear the environment and disconnect
the power supply, for example, from the emergency stop switch. Use complete protective
equipment and water spray for the gas to settle.
Orange-yellow ClO
2
solution has leaked:
immediately clear the environment and
disconnect the power supply, for example, from the emergency stop switch. Wear protective
equipment and pour a ClO
2
sodium thiosulphate solution then dilute with water and
eliminate into the drain.
An incorrect dilution or with concentrated HCl in the HCl tank and with dosing pumps
that have already pumped the concentrated chemicals to the reactor: immediately clear the
environment and disconnect the power supply, for example, from the emergency stop switch.
Alert the fire department and inform them of the risk of explosion due to concentrated ClO
2
.
The ClO
2
gas can explode even after hours!
Danger
Attention