Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard describes properties of acetylene, the nature of hazards associated with it and essential information on storage, handling, packing, labelling, disposal of waste, spillage/leakages, training of personnel, personnel protective equipment and first-aid.

1.2 This code, however, does not deal with the specifications for design of buildings, chemical engineering plants, storage vessels, method and ingredients used in the manufacture, equipment for waste disposal and equipment for operation controls.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards.