Alcohol is ethanol.
Ethanol (ethanol) is an organic compound with a simplified structural formula of CH3CH2OH or C2H5OH and a molecular formula of C2H6O, commonly known as alcohol. Ethanol can be used to make acetic acid, beverages, flavors, dyes, fuels, etc. Ethanol with a volume fraction of 70 to 75 is commonly used in medicine as a disinfectant. Ethanol is widely used in the chemical industry, medical and health care, food industry, agricultural production and other fields.
Alcohol should be stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30℃. Keep container tightly sealed. They should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, alkali metals, amines, etc. and avoid mixed storage. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. It is prohibited to use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. The storage area should be equipped with emergency release equipment and suitable containment materials.
Transportation precautions:
During railway transportation, the dangerous goods assembly table in the "Dangerous Goods Transport Rules" of the Ministry of Railways should be strictly followed. The transportation time limit of this product is to use the steel company's own tank truck for shipment, and it must be reported to the relevant department for approval before shipment. During transportation, transport vehicles should be equipped with corresponding types and quantities of fire-fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. In summer, it is best to transport in the morning and evening.
The tank (tank) truck used for transportation should have a grounding chain, and perforated partitions can be installed in the tank to reduce static electricity generated by vibration. It should be transported separately, and it is strictly prohibited to transport it together with acids, flammable substances, organic substances, oxidants, self-igniting substances, wet and flammable substances, etc. During transportation, they should be protected from exposure to the sun, rain, and high temperatures. When stopping over, stay away from fire, heat sources, and high-temperature areas.
The exhaust pipe of the vehicle transporting this item must be equipped with a fire arresting device, and it is prohibited to use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks for loading and unloading. When transporting by road, follow the prescribed routes and do not stay in residential areas and densely populated areas. It is forbidden to slip away during railway transportation. It is strictly prohibited to use wooden ships or cement ships for bulk transportation.
For the above content, please refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Ethanol Baidu Encyclopedia-Dangerous Goods Transportation Rules