IS 8388 : 2025 Nitrobenzene - Code of Safety
1 SCOPE
1.1 This standard prescribes general properties of benzene, 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.
NOTE - Attention of the users of this code is directed to the fact that the production, storage, transport, import, and export of nitrobenzene in India is controlled by the Chief Controller of Explosives of the Government of India under ‘The In-flammable Substances Act, 1952’.
2 REFERENCE
The Indian 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 edition of these standards.
| IS No. | Title |
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| IS 2925 : 1984 | Specification for industrial safety helmets (second revision) |
| IS 4155 : 2023 | Glossary of terms relating to chemical and radiation hazards and hazardous chemicals (first revision) |
| IS 6994 (Part 1) : 2021/ISO 374-1 : 2016 | Protection of arms and hands: Part 1 Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms - Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks (first revision) |
| IS 8519 : 2024 | Guide for selection of occupational protective clothing - Body protection (selection, care, and maintenance) (first revision) |
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| IS 18149 : 2023 | Transportation of dangerous goods - Guidelines |