Solvent Evaporation in an Isolated Subsurface Structure: An Unrecognized and Underappreciated Risk

Isolated subsurface structures readily collect solvents spilled onto surrounding surfaces or poured into opening(s) in the manhole cover. Fatal overexposures and fires/explosions have occurred following these events. This work documents evaporation of 10 mL of lacquer thinner from a paper towel posi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thomas Neil McManus, Assed Haddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Infrastructures
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2412-3811/4/3/47