Safety precautions for ethylene oxide gas in production are crucial, and here are the key takeaways:
1. Keep away from fire sources and static electricity: Ethylene oxide is a flammable and explosive gas, so it is necessary to ensure that the sterilizer and gas cylinders (or gas tanks) are kept away from any fire sources, such as matches, lit cigarette butts, sparks and static electricity. At the same time, the storage should be free of fire, no motors, no sunlight, and ensure good ventilation and a temperature below 40, but it should not be put in the refrigerator.
2. Follow the storage regulations: gas cylinders or gas tanks should be disposed of in strict accordance with the relevant storage requirements for flammable and explosive materials formulated by the state. Tanks, containers, and tankers that have been out of service for a long time should be cleaned, replaced, and analyzed safely before they are deactivated and reused, so as to prevent accidents during placement and reactivation.
3. Training employees: Operators engaged in the production and use of ethylene oxide must undergo fire safety training from the fire department and the unit, and obtain a job certificate. They should have professional knowledge and skills in handling emergencies.
4. Regular maintenance and inspection: In accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer, the ethylene oxide sterilization equipment is regularly cleaned, maintained and debugged. At the same time, fire safety facilities such as safety valves, flame arresters, water seals, and automatic alarms should be inspected, and maintenance and calibration should be carried out every week to ensure that their quality is qualified.
5. Pay attention to ventilation: the ethylene oxide sterilization cabinet must be placed in a well-ventilated place, and avoid being installed in a place with poor ventilation and too little space. The ventilation system should not be of the recirculation type, and the air exchange in the room should be at least greater than 10 times per hour. The sterilizer should be fitted with a special exhaust pipe and be safely isolated from the rest of the building's exhaust pipe.
6. Avoid leakage: For storage tanks, containers, tankers, etc. containing ethylene oxide, other things cannot be modified casually. The external accessories of the tank and tank should have reliable protective facilities, and it must be ensured that ethylene oxide does not "run, run, drip and leak". The exhaust pipe of the motorized tanker carrying ethylene oxide must be equipped with a fireproof cap to prevent fire-breathing disasters.
7. Monitor air concentration: The air concentration of ethylene oxide working environment should be monitored every year to ensure the safety of the working environment.
8. Pay attention to the use restrictions: ethylene oxide can form toxic ethylene glycol when exposed to water, so it cannot be used for food sterilization.
Anjiu Medical reminds you that following these safety instructions can significantly reduce the safety risk of ethylene oxide gas in production and protect the safety of employees and facilities.