IS 8388 : 1977 Code of Safety for Nitrobenzene

1 Scope

1.1 This standard describes properties of nitrobenzene, thenature of hazards associated with it and essential information onits storage, handling, packing, labelling, disposal of waste,cleaning and repairing of containers, selection and training ofpersonnel 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 andlabellingof goods:Part I Dangerous goods

IS 2552 :1970Specification for steel drums (galvanized andungalvanized)

IS 2630 :1973Specification for nitrobenzene

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