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AS 4326-2008

Current

Current

The storage and handling of oxidizing agents

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-08-2008

£125.07
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

Provides requirements and recommendations for the storage and handling of oxidizing agents of dangerous goods of Division 5.1. Sets out requirements for storage, handling, operational safety, emergency planning and fire protection for all Division 5.1 dangerous goods and provides specific storage requirements for hydrogen peroxide and ammonium nitrate.

Committee
CH-009
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 8865 3
Pages
86
ProductNote
Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of oxidizing agents that meet the Division 5.1 classification criteria of the ADG Code.This Standard also applies to other dangerous goods that are assigned a Division 5.1 Subsidiary Risk by the ADG Code, except where they are of Class 2, or where more stringent requirements apply under another relevant Australian Standard or applicable regulation.This Standard provides safety requirements for storage areas, operating procedures, emergency planning and fire protection for stores in which oxidizing agents are kept. It provides technical guidance to assist in the storage and handling of oxidizing agents in accordance with the risk management requirements of NOHSC:1015 and regulations drawing on that document.NOTES:1 A discussion of the hazards presented by oxidizing agents is given in Appendix A.2 Specific properties and hazards of ammonium nitrate are discussed in Appendix B.

Originated as AS 4326-1995.
Second edition 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 4326 applies to facilities storing packaged or bulk oxidizing substances. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 4326 specifies safety requirements for storing and handling oxidizing agents. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 4326 specifies safety requirements for storing and handling oxidizing agents. It applies to facilities storing packaged or bulk oxidizing substances.

AS 4326 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 4326 is Standards Australia's standard for storage and handling of oxidizing agents, while AS 1940:2017 Amd 1:2019 covers storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids (Australia). AS 4326 specifies safety requirements for storing and handling oxidizing agents. AS 1940:2017 Amd 1:2019 sets safety requirements for facilities storing and handling flammable and combustible liquids. It supports consistent specification, verification and documented acceptance across the relevant lifecycle.
£125.07
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