IS 6954 : 1973 Code of safety for caustic potash

1 Scope

1.1 This standard describes properties of caustic potash, thenature of hazards associated with it and essential information onstorage, handling, packing, labelling, disposal of waste, cleaningand repair of containers, selection and training of personnel,personal protective equipment and first-aid.

1.1.1 This code does not deal with specification for design ofbuildings, chemical engineering plants, storage vessels, equipmentfor operations control and waste disposal.

2 References

IS 1260 : Part I :1973 Pictorial markings for handling andlabelling ofgoods:Part I Dangerous goods

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

Amendment 1 is Incorporated.