Chemical drum pumps are designed to handle corrosive and dangerous chemicals and flammable liquids safely from 55-gallon drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the chemical industry in the United States is more than $250 million in American and $770 billion worldwide. The United States is the largest chemical producer in the world. Transferring chemicals can be dangerous; however, chemical drum pumps have greatly reduced the risk of accidental spills.
What are some of the common applications for chemical pumps?
Many of the chemicals that are transferred across America and around the world are dangerous and should be handled with caution. Industrial drum pumps minizine the danger.
- Sulfuric acid is one chemical that is often transferred. This corrosive chemical can cause chemical burns, permanent blindness and dehydration. Sulfuric acid can also corrode materials, including metal and stone.
- Hydrochloric acid is another dangerous chemical. This chemical is corrosive to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If the chemical is inhaled, it can call inflammation and ulceration of the respiratory tract, excess coughing, hoarseness, pulmonary oedema and chest pain.
- Nitric acid is another chemical that is corrosive and causes damage to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Minimal contact with nitric acid can irritate the skin and cause the epidermis to harden. The skin can be stained yellow. If direct contact is made, a person can suffer deep burns. If this chemical is inhaled it can be fatal.
- Acetic acid is another dangerous chemical that can cause damage to the eyes and skin. This chemical is typically diluted; however stronger solutions of more than 25 percent can be very dangerous.
- Aqueous ammonia is an explosive chemical that can damage the environment if it is improperly released. This corrosive chemical can damage the skin, digestive tract, eyes, mouth and respiratory system and can lead to lung disease, serious burns, blindness and death.
These chemicals and much more are transferred using chemical drum pumps and personal safety equipment is utilised to keep everyone safe. All equipment must be cleaned thoroughly after each use and operators must follow all safety regulations to prevent bodily harm.
If you have any questions concerning chemical drum pumps, contact Standard Pump, Incorporated. They will be happy to answer all of your questions concerning the use of chemical drum pumps.