Showing papers in "Journal of Hazardous Materials in 1975"

TL;DR: In this paper, the 47 substances tested, 29 clearly qualify as hazardous under proposed criteria and the remaining 15 substances were clearly well above the proposed criteria, and three of the remaining 18 substances have freshwater LC 50 values in the 550-650 ppm range but displayed saltwater toxicities below 500 ppm and therefore qualified as hazardous.

TL;DR: In this article, the problems of smoke and toxicity hazards are studied at the Fire Research Station, Borehamwood using laboratory decomposition techniques with animal experiments carried out under contract provide the link between the analyticall results and the physiological response of fire gases.

TL;DR: In this article, methods for removal of phenol from large volume flow effluents by biological and chemical oxidation and adsorption are described, which may utilise trickling filters, aerated lagoons or activated sludge treatment.

TL;DR: In this paper, a study was conducted to identify the sources and characteristics of manufacturing wastes containing hexachlorobenzene and to review and document methods currently used for treatment and disposal of HCB wastes.

TL;DR: In this article, the difference between different types of flame arresting devices (explosion arresting, long time burning flame arresting and detonation charge) is discussed. But the difference is not discussed in detail.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present the results of detonation studies conducted by the Bureau of Mines on nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, nitrogen tetroxide, carbon monoxide, and ethylene to evaluate the potential hazards of these materials to explosive shock initiation.

TL;DR: In this paper, Calspan Corporation developed a "universal gelling agent" that can immobilize essentially all hazardous liquid spills without foreknowledge of the liquid composition, which can be reformulated to include de-toxifying (oxidizing, hydrolytic) ingredients.

TL;DR: Many fires and explosions have occurred because of a failure to realise that heavy oils, once they are hot, catch fire or explode as easily as petrol as mentioned in this paper, and the precautions necessary to prevent them happening again.

TL;DR: In this paper, it has been found that ignition may occur in some circumstances spontaneously, by mechanical stressing or by admixture with some combustible substances, followed by explosive effects and the fire evolves large quantities of oxygen, which produce an almost uncontrollable burning of any combustible material nearby.

TL;DR: The St. Lawrence Cement Company Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, used a dual four-stage preheater with a by-pass system for dry-processing a cement kiln.

TL;DR: In this article, a new technique was described for the gas-freeing of large storage tanks used for aviation fuel, which involves the use of natural and mechanical ventilation, together with an air-driven pump for removal of liquid residues form the irregular bottom of the tank.

TL;DR: The increasing quantities and complexities of wastes from industrial processes, and the greater awareness of potential risks to health of present and future generations arising from indiscriminate or inadequate methods of disposal, are causing governments to undertake an intensive examination of the whole field of waste management as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: The hazardous waste disposal problem has assumed particularly significant proportions lately because of the progressive implementation of air and water pollution control programs, ocean dumping bans, and cancellation of pesticide registrations as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: A status report of the projects in progress at the Industrial Waste Treatment Research Laboratory of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at Edison, New Jersey can be found in this paper, where a pickup truck mounted collection unit, consisting of a battery-powered pump and a self-deploying plastic storage bag, has been constructed and tested.

TL;DR: The experimental and theoretical work on the various phenomena normally considered under the heading of unconfined explosions has been critically assessed as discussed by the authors, and special attention has been paid to studies which may provide models of phenomena involved.

TL;DR: In this paper, the safe distance of a store containing organic peroxides from its surroundings was investigated and burning tests were carried out to evaluate the safety of the peroxide stores.

TL;DR: In this paper, a field study was conducted in a Flowing Stream Test Facility to determine parameters governing application of floating media (in this case, commercially available activated carbon) to flowing streams for the purpose of treating hazardous materials spills in situ.

TL;DR: In this paper, the national hazardous waste problem and the unavoidable need to transport liquid wastes for off-site disposal are described. Practical measures for practical measures for such problems are presented and case studies describing incidents that have arisen and the conclusions to be drawn from them.

TL;DR: In this article, a major problem in the transportation, transfer and storage of bulk chemicals is the problem of catastrophic instability under unforeseen situations, and a solution to this problem is proposed.

TL;DR: The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (ICPPS) as mentioned in this paper was adopted by 70 nations under the auspices of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and adopted the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk.

TL;DR: The first stage recovery utilized a special high solids dredge, discharging the pollutant and dredge spoil in large earthen ponds, and treating the effluent before returning to the Duwamish Waterway as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: In this paper, an emergency advice scheme has been established by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) in collaboration with Central Government in the U.K. As part of the scheme, chemical companies are providing information to facilitate the identification of products and their hazards, and advice for their safe treatment in an emergency.

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of vent covers on explosion pressures has been investigated and the importance of obtaining an adequate theoretical background to the empirical data is stressed, the present situation discussed, and future requirements commented upon.

TL;DR: The United States Coast Guard in order to discharge its responsibility for safe shipment of chemical cargoes on American waterways has developed a chemical compatibility guide which designates those chemicals which are safe for adjacent loading on barges and tankers as mentioned in this paper.