Every day, U.S. fire departments respond to approximately nine fires involving the ignition of flammable and combustible liquids and gases in industrial and manufacturing facilities.
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Safely Transferring Flammable and Combustible Cosmetic Liquids During Production December 21, 2020 Contact Author Nancy Westcott, GoatThroat Pumps, Milford, CT
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Editor’s note: In cosmetics production, the safe handling of potentially hazardous or flammable materials, as well as the use of the proper equipment, is crucial. The present article offers a refresh on some of these facets of cosmetics manufacturing.
In cosmetics and personal care product manufacturing, potentially flammable and hazardous chemicals such as ethyl alcohol are often stored in 55-gallon or larger drums for dispensing into smaller containers or the point of use.
In addition, manufacturers may receive 10-20 other chemical ingredients for formulations that range from benign to extremely flammable. In high production environments, including contract manufacturing, these raw materials are typically accessed by several different employees throughout the day, over several shifts.