Bangkok: The Pollution Control Department reveals that aluminum phosphide is the third type of hazardous substance used as a chemical pesticide. If it reacts with moisture, it will sublimate into flammable gas. cause irritation If exposed to high concentrations of gas, it may be life-threatening but is not classified as carcinogenic to humans. Recently, the Department of Agriculture is the agency that controls this type of chemical. Call the company that possesses the substance. Clarified about the chemical spill and fire incident. Ms. Teeraporn Wiriwutikorn, expert in environmental studies The Pollution Control Department mentioned the chemical "aluminum phosphide" (Aluminum phosphide ) , or "Phosphine" for short, which caused a leak and caught fire. While having transport last night that It is a type 3 hazardous substance according to the Hazardous Substances Act of 1992, controlled by the Department of Agriculture. It is used as a chemical mixed with food to kill rats. Used to train agricultural smoke to kill insects and kill fungi. For Aluminum phosphide (aluminum phosphide) it is a dark gray or yellow crystalline solid. Can dissolve in water If it reacts with moisture, it will form 'phosphine' which is a flammable gas. toxic And can ignite when in contact with water or moisture in the air. As for "phosfin" gas, it is an extremely flammable gas, colorless, flammable and explosive at ambient temperatures. Smells like garlic or rotten fish. Can be slightly soluble in water It has a half-life (Haif-Life) in air equal to 5 hours. This chemical is dangerous to health. If it enters the respiratory tract You will feel a burning sensation in your throat, coughing, pain in your chest, difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, pulmonary edema, fluid in the pleural membranes, headache, dizziness if it comes into contact with the skin. A red rash will occur. feel a burning pain If you touch your eyes There will be redness and pain. If it enters the digestive tract, it will cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarr hea. High doses cause respiratory failure, heart failure, convulsions, liver failure, and kidney failure. This substance has an effect on the nervous system. Causes dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, staggering, hand trembling. If exposed to a lot, it may cause convulsions and unconsciousness, but is not classified as carcinogenic to humans. For the acute inhalation exposure limit of 'phosphine' Level 1 > (more than) 1 ppm (part per million or parts per million) still does not affect health. Notify the public Level 2 > (more than) 2 ppm has non-serious health effects such as Respiratory system irritation Level 3 > (greater than) 3.6 ppm causes serious harm to health. Protection section for operating personnel Chemical protective clothing (PPE) must be worn as appropriate. nearby people Wear a carbon filter mask (Carbon Mask). When in contact with the substance, rinse immediately with clean water. Remove and discard contaminated clothing. and cleanse the body By observing your own symptoms If there is an abnormality, you should see a doctor immediately. Recently, the Department of Agriculture, which is the control agency for aluminum phosphide , which is the third type of hazardous substance used as a chemical pesticide, has inspected and found that There is improper transportation. The company that owns the chemicals stated that The chemical truck broke down, so a pickup truck was used to move it instead, so a company representative was called to explain the incident. Initially, the license of the person permitted to train in the chemical aluminum phosphide has been seized.- 512 - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency
Monday, September 16, 2024