Working environment factors
How Does Chloric Acid Affect Workers’ Health?
Nov
Chloric acid, an important chemical compound, is often used in many industries. However, improper exposure to chloric acid can cause many problems related to worker health. This article will discuss how chloric acid affects health, the potential risks, and the safety measures that need to be implemented to protect workers from the potentially harmful effects of this substance.
1. What is Chloric acid?
Chloric acid (HClO3) is an oxoacid of chlorine, with its main components being chlorine, oxygen, and hydrogen. It has the molecular structure HClO3, in which the chlorine atom has high electronegativity, creating bonds with oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Chloric acid does not exist stably under normal conditions and is often produced and used in industrial chemical processes.
Chloric acid is often used in the production of other chlorine compounds, in water treatment, and may appear in the work environment in some industries. The chemical properties of chloric acid pose occupational safety issues when workers are exposed to it without adhering to safety measures.
| No. | Chemical Name in Vietnamese | Chemical Name in English | HS Code | CAS Number | Chemical Formula |
| 1. | Axit cloric | Chloric acid | 28111990 | 7790-93-4 | HClO3 |
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2. Where does Chloric acid originate from in the production process?
Chloric acid is usually produced through a chemical preparation process, mainly by oxidizing hydrochloric acid (HCl) or by preparation from available chlorine salts. Here are some common methods for producing chloric acid:
- Oxidation of hydrochloric acid (HCl): In this method, hydrochloric acid is oxidized to create chloric acid. The reaction can be described as follows:In industrial conditions, catalysts are often used to speed up this process.
- Separating chloric acid from chlorine salts: Chloric acid can also be produced by separating it from chlorine salts, such as sodium chlorate.Where sodium bisulfate (NaHSO4) is a byproduct.
The chloric acid production process is usually tightly controlled to ensure safety and production efficiency. However, during this process, safety risks to workers can arise if proper protective measures and safety procedures are not implemented.
3. Industries that use Chloric acid in production
Chloric acid has many applications in various industries due to its chemical properties. Here are some industries where chloric acid is commonly used:
- Chemical industry: Chloric acid is an important raw material for producing other chlorine compounds such as chlorates, chlorine, and perchloric acid. These products are used in many different chemical and industrial applications.
- Pharmaceutical industry: Chloric acid may be used in the production process of some drugs and pharmaceuticals.
- Water and water treatment industry: Chloric acid can be used to treat water, especially to kill bacteria and other contaminants.
- Energy industry: Chloric acid can be used in energy production processes, especially in the battery manufacturing industry.
- Electroplating industry: Chloric acid can be used in metal electroplating processes.
- Food processing industry: Chloric acid may be used in some food processing applications as a preservative.
- Paper processing industry: Chloric acid may be used in the paper production process.
4. How does Chloric acid affect workers
Chloric acid can affect the health of workers if they are exposed to it without adhering to safety measures. Here are some negative impacts that can occur:
- Skin and eye irritation: Direct contact with chloric acid can cause skin and eye irritation. The skin may burn, turn red, and develop a rash. Eyes may become painful and swollen.
- Respiratory problems: Inhaling chloric acid vapor can cause irritation to the respiratory tract. If workers inhale large amounts, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and other respiratory problems can occur.
- Fire and explosion risk: Chloric acid can create a fire and explosion risk, especially when it is used or stored with various other substances. Explosions can pose a great danger to workers and the work environment.
- Effects on the digestive system: If chloric acid is ingested or comes into contact with the digestive tract, it can cause problems such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and damage to the digestive system.
To minimize risks and protect workers, safety measures such as wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, chemical-resistant clothing), using safety equipment, training workers on safe work procedures, and ensuring chemical safety information are important. At the same time, strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations is important to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
5. Permissible safe concentration of Chloric acid for human exposure
The permissible safe concentration of chloric acid for human exposure depends on many factors, including exposure time, route of exposure (skin, eyes, respiratory tract), and working conditions. International and national organizations regularly set safety standards and limits to protect the health of workers.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): This organization has set the Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for chloric acid at 1 ppm (parts per million) for an 8-hour workday. TLV is an index often used to assess safety in the work environment.
At a basic level, if working in an industrial environment, adhering to safety standards and limiting exposure to Chloric acid is important. Organizations like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States provide guidelines and safety principles to protect workers from the negative impacts of chemical substances.
6. Measures to minimize the effects of Chloric acid on worker health
To minimize the effects of chloric acid on worker health, the following safety and risk management measures can be implemented:
- Personal protection:
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- Use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, chemical-resistant clothing, chemical-resistant gloves, and respiratory masks depending on the means of exposure (skin, eyes, respiratory tract).
- Safe work procedures:
- Develop and implement safe work procedures when working with chloric acid.
- Train workers on how to use and operate safety equipment.
- Chemical management:
- Store chloric acid in a safe place and in accordance with chemical storage regulations.
- Ensure nozzles, tanks, and chemical distribution systems are regularly inspected and maintained.
- Working conditions:
- Provide an effective ventilation system to minimize chloric acid vapor and dust in the work air.
- Control temperature and humidity to create comfortable and safe working conditions.
- Fire and explosion risk control:
- Ensure compliance with safety measures to prevent fire and explosion, including the use of explosion-proof equipment and regular safety checks of this equipment.
- Safety information system:
- Provide detailed information about chloric acid, including safety measures, in workplace safety information systems.
- Occupational safety training:
- Train workers on the risks and safety measures when working with chloric acid.
- Provide continuous information about safety changes and new requirements.
Periodically organize occupational environment monitoring in factories and enterprises, collect and analyze factors harmful to workers, thereby adjusting to reduce hazard levels to prevent occupational diseases for them.
7. National occupational environment monitoring center
The occupational environment monitoring center of Nam Viet is a professional unit for monitoring and measuring the quality of the working environment across all provinces in Vietnam. With a team of experienced monitoring specialists, the center uses modern measuring equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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In addition to providing monitoring services, the center also supports clients in planning, handling, and tracking issues related to the working environment. With the motto “the customer is the center,” the center cares about customer satisfaction, meets all customer needs, and commits to providing the best solutions for businesses.
With investment in techniques, technology, and human resources, Nam Viet’s monitoring center has been and is becoming one of the reputable units in the field of occupational environment monitoring in Ho Chi Minh City with the following objectives:
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8. Quotation for occupational environment monitoring
To help businesses conduct occupational environment monitoring professionally and effectively, Nam Viet provides customers with a quality and reasonably priced quotation for occupational environment monitoring services.
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