4oTrimestre14 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 81 Updated products Carlos Arboles: solution against chemical burning Decontamination is the process of clean- ing or neutralizing substances that may come into contact with workers, perme- ating the protection clothing or other protective equipment. Carlos Arboles, Rubi (Barcelona), manufactures a wide range of emergency equipment. The firm exhibits, through its distribu- tor in France, Securigaz Douches, in Expoprotection 2014, stand U 78. The effects of an accident involving chemicals depend on several factors: -Contact Time. More time means more damage. Reduc- ing the contact time is the main goal of a decontamina- tion plan. -Concentration. The molecu- lar flow progresses from areas of high concentration to low concentration. With concen- tration, permeation increases, and also the severity of expo- sure. The temperature and physical state of the sub- stances are also determining (gases, vapors and liquids of low viscosity have rapid per- meation, which is directly proportional to the tempera- ture). ·Chemical burn / caustication Chemical burn is part of a complete destruction of mole- cules, cells or the structure of the skin due to an irritant or corrosive chemical. Unlike thermal burns, the damage done to the tissues by chemical burn does not stop until the product is neutralized; therefore it is vital to have emergency showers. Decontamination cabins An important segment of products in Carlos Arboles assortment are the decon- tamination products, which are built with stainless steel, making them suit- able for installation in food industries, nuclear power, petrochemical, etc. (Pipes and connections are mostly stainless steel). Shower activation is triggered by a lever handle or platform; the one on the eye wash is by lever handle or plat- form, depending on model. With a fully automatic operation as a person gets on the platform, they have automatic drain valves of the water pipe. The model 4750 is a decontamina- tion cabin with double platform independent functioning and sprin- kler / collector in ABS plastic. It incorporates galvanized iron pipe, fit- tings in brass; polyamide anticorrosive plastic coating in high visibility yellow. Water inlet: 1 1⁄4”. The shower has got a stainless steel sprayer, providing a controlled flow at 110 liters per minute. It fea- tures eyewash with dual aerated jet, anti-dust cover and regulated flow to 22 litres / min. 65