IS 6818 : 2025 Phosphoric Acid - Code of Safety

ICS 13.300; 71.060.20

CHD 07

1 SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes general properties of phosphoric acid, and the nature of hazards associated with it.

1.2 This standard also covers other essential information such as information on storage, handling, packing, labelling, disposal of waste, cleaning and repair of containers, selection and training of personnel, protective equipment and first-aid.

1.3 This code does not deal with specification for design of buildings, chemical engineering plants, storage vessels, equipment for operations control and waste disposal.

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 publications, 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 edition of these standards.

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