Working environment factors
How does Acryloyl Chloride affect workers’ health?
Feb
Acryloyl chloride (C3H3ClO) is a chemical commonly used in manufacturing plants, but if not handled properly, it can cause serious health effects for workers. This article will help you understand the risks and how to prevent them when in contact with this substance.
1. What is Acryloyl chloride?
Acryloyl chloride, with the chemical formula C₃H₃ClO, is an organic compound belonging to the acid chloride group. It exists as a colorless liquid, but can turn yellow over time. This compound has a boiling point of about 75°C and a density of 1.119 g/cm³. The molecular structure of acryloyl chloride includes a vinyl group (C=C) bonded to a carbonyl group (C=O), with a chlorine atom (Cl) attached to the carbonyl, forming the C₃H₃ClO structure. Acryloyl chloride is widely used in the chemical industry, especially in the synthesis of acrylate monomers and polymers. It can react with water to form acrylic acid, with sodium salts of carboxylic acids to form anhydrides, and with alcohols or amines to form the corresponding esters and amides.
| No. | Chemical Name in Vietnamese | Chemical Name in English | HS Code | CAS Number | Chemical Formula |
| 1. | Acryloyl clorit | Acryloyl chloride | 29161900 | 814-68-6 | C3H3ClO |
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2. Where does Acryloyl chloride originate from in the production process?
During production, this substance is usually created through the reaction between acrylic acid and a chlorinating agent. This method helps to convert the hydroxyl group (-OH) in acrylic acid into a chlorine group (Cl), forming acryloyl chloride. This process usually takes place under controlled temperature and pressure conditions to ensure the reaction is highly efficient and safe.
In addition, in large-scale industrial processes, acryloyl chloride can also be synthesized from other available compounds such as acryloyl alcohol or some chemical intermediates. However, the common method is still to use acrylic acid as the main raw material, as it is readily available and easy to implement in chemical plants.
3. Industries that use Acryloyl chloride in production
Acryloyl chloride is widely used in many manufacturing industries, especially in the chemical and plastics sectors. In the polymer industry, this substance is the main raw material for producing acrylate monomers, an important component in the synthesis of various types of plastics and rubbers. It is also used in the fabrication of acrylic polymers, adhesives, paints, and coating materials.
In addition, this substance also plays an important role in the production of flame retardants, additives for lubricating oils, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used in the synthesis of complex organic compounds. The industries that produce composite materials, thin films, and products with special features such as waterproofing or dust resistance also frequently use acryloyl chloride in their manufacturing processes.
4. How does Acryloyl chloride affect workers?
When exposed to acryloyl chloride, workers can experience many adverse health effects. This substance is a chemical compound with high corrosivity and can cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Inhaling the vapor of acryloyl chloride can cause symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and pneumonia. If exposure is prolonged or unprotected, it can lead to severe damage to the respiratory system, even chronic bronchitis.
For the skin, acryloyl chloride can cause burns or inflammation upon direct contact. The eyes are also very sensitive to this substance, and if it gets into the eyes, it can lead to redness, swelling, pain, and even corneal damage. People working in an environment with acryloyl chloride need to pay special attention to personal protection, such as using gloves, masks, and safety goggles, to minimize the risk of exposure.
In addition to acute effects, long-term exposure to acryloyl chloride can also lead to chronic health problems, especially for those working in environments with high levels of exposure. Studies show that long-term exposure to this chemical can increase the risk of diseases of the liver, kidneys, and nervous system.
5. Permissible safe concentration of Acryloyl chloride for human exposure
The permissible safe concentration for human exposure is regulated by occupational health and safety agencies. According to international standards and guidelines from organizations such as OSHA (U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists), the maximum permissible concentration of acryloyl chloride in the air is 0.5 ppm (parts per million) over an 8-hour workday. This is the level to which a worker can be exposed without causing serious harm to health.
In addition, for short-term cases, the concentration of acryloyl chloride in the air can be up to 1 ppm for a period of 15 minutes without causing serious health risks.
On a basic level, when working in an industrial environment, it is important to comply with safety standards and limit exposure to Acryloyl chloride. Organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States provide guidelines and safety principles to protect workers from the negative effects of chemical substances.
6. Measures to minimize the effects of Acryloyl chloride on worker health
To minimize the effects of acryloyl chloride on worker health, protective measures must be strictly implemented during the production process. One of the important measures is to ensure adequate ventilation in the work area, which helps to reduce the concentration of the chemical in the air and prevent the inhalation of toxic vapors. Local ventilation or exhaust systems should also be installed and regularly maintained.
In addition, workers must be fully equipped with personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, safety goggles, and chemical-resistant clothing. The use of this protective equipment helps to directly prevent the contact of acryloyl chloride with the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Safety training and education for employees are also very important for them to understand the risks and how to prevent them when working with this chemical.
Furthermore, incident response procedures need to be established and recognized, including rapid evacuation in the event of a leak or chemical spill. Such preventive measures help to minimize exposure and protect the health of workers when working in an environment with acryloyl chloride.
Occupational safety training: Workers need to be trained and educated about the risks and safety measures when working with this type of chemical. This training should be provided periodically and regularly to ensure understanding and proper adherence to safety rules.
Periodically organize workplace environmental monitoring in factories and enterprises, collecting and analyzing factors harmful to workers, and from there, adjusting to reduce the level of harm to prevent occupational diseases for them.
7. National Workplace Environmental Monitoring Center
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8. Quotation for Workplace Environmental Monitoring
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