Author : Ash Ried
When making your homemade biodiesel there are several ways you can
ensure your physical safety and the safety of pets and children.First of all you should not attempt to make homemade biodiesel
unless you are wearing proper protective gloves, an apron, and eye
protection. Keep in mind that biodiesel making involves the use of
several potentially very hazardous chemicals. Methanol can be
absorbed rapidly through the skin and can cause blindness and
death. Sodium hydroxide can cause severe burns and death. If these
two chemicals are mixed during biodiesel production they can form
sodium methoxide. This is an extremely caustic chemical that can
cause a fatality if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.After reading the above, you can see why it is so important that
high quality protective gloves should be worn during the biodiesel
making process. Make sure they are chemical and fire proof. Avoid
using latex gloves that can dissolve if they come into contact with
certain chemicals. It is also advisable to ear a shirt or lab coat
with cuffs for further protection while creating homemade biodiesel.Cover as much of your skin as possible when making biodiesel.Don't wear shorts or sandals and expose as little of your skin as
possible in case any of the chemicals splash on your skin. Always
have running water handy when working with methanol and sodium
hydroxide to rinse out of eyes or exposed areas.Before making biodiesel at home make sure your workspace is
generously and thoroughly ventilated to allow fumes to escape. Keep
in mind that vapor cartridge respirators are not effective against
methanol fumes. No children, pets or individuals with asthma or
breathing problems should be allowed near filtering drums or be
allowed to be present during the making of homemade biodiesel. Only
a supplied-air system will do (SCBA -- Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus) can protect you from methanol vapors. Note too that
methanol does not emit fumes unless it is hot. When it is at room
temperature it does not emit many fumes and is safer to work with.
That is why it is best to make homemade biodiesel on a cooler day.Remember to keep all chemical containers at arm's length when
opening the lid. Chemicals can expand, explode and splash. While
making the homemade biodiesel sometimes it is the safest to
transfer substances such as lye via plastic baggies which can be
sealed. This tact can be especially helpful for measuring out lye.Even the most conscientious of amateur biodiesel producers is
vulnerable to sudden splashes or spillages. That is why it is so
important for you to have an emergency plan for getting medical
help in case your homemade biodiesel production goes awry.Ash Ried is the author of numerous guides and articles on Biodiesel.
You can find articles on How To Make And Use Biodiesel on his website.
Click here to get free access http://NewBiodiesel.com/articles.html
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