Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

This code describes the properties of white or yellow phosphorus and nature of hazards associated with it. The standard prescribes safety measures for controlling hazards and essential information on symptoms of poisoning, first-aid, medical treatment, storage,handling, labelling and employee safety.

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

2. REFERENCES

The Indian Standards listed below 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 revisions, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards:

4155 : 1966 Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and hazardous chemicals

8519 : 1977 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for body protection

8520 : 1977 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for eye, face and ear protection

8807 : 1978 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of arms and hands

10667 : 1983 Guide for selection of industrial safety equipment for protection of foot and leg