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Table 3.1 Processing Hazards
FORM OF
ENERGY
ASSOCIATED HAZARD(S)
TYPICAL ACCIDENTAL EVENT(S)
Ability to self-polymerize
Uncontrolled polymerization
CHEMICAL
ENERGY
Shock-sensitivity
Detonation of solid or liquid explosive or
explosive mixture
Thermal instability
Thermal explosion following bulk self-heating
and runaway reaction
Rearranging ability
Uncontrolled rearrangement reaction
(e.g., ethylene oxide)
Pyrophoricity
Fire upon atmospheric contact
Flammability
Vessel/enclosure rupture following ignition of
contained vapors+air
Vapor cloud explosion
Flash fire
Pool fire
Combustibility
Bulk material fire
Dust explosion
Aerosol ignition and fast fire
Flash fire of vapors from heated combustible
solid or liquid
Peroxidizing ability
Contact with oxygen over time; energetic
peroxide decomposition
Water-reactivity
Release of water-reactive material and energetic
reaction with water or humidity
Oxidizing or reducing ability
Contact of oxidizer with organic material; bulk
material fire
Uncontrolled redox reaction
Acidity or causticity
Acid gas release (e.g., anhydrous HCl)
Corrosive liquid or solid spill
Uncontrolled acid/base reaction
Toxicity
Toxic vapor release
Toxic liquid or solid spill
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