Is It Safe to Transport Gas Cylinders in a Car?
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Transporting gas cylinders in a car is unsafe. According to regulations, any vehicle carrying hazardous materials must possess a transportation permit issued by the chemical and heavy industry department. Gas cylinders should not be stored or transported in private vehicles, as even empty cylinders may contain residual gas, which can easily cause explosions due to vibration or high temperatures. Emergency measures for liquefied gas cylinder explosions: 1. Measure one: When you smell a strong odor of gas, first locate the source of the smell, open windows and doors to dilute the toxic gas. Be careful not to turn on lights or use open flames, and call emergency services immediately. During the call, try to stay as far away as possible from the area with the strong odor, as sparks from mobile phones or landlines could trigger an explosion. 2. Measure two: In the event of a gas explosion caused by a gas leak from a cylinder or natural gas pipeline, immediately shut off the valve before taking fire suppression measures. If the cylinder explodes or the natural gas pipeline explodes, evacuate the area immediately. 3. Measure three: If the explosion occurs in a neighbor's home, residents on lower floors should evacuate downward, while those on upper floors should avoid passing by the affected household's door and seek alternative escape routes. If no other routes are available, move to a higher floor and wait for rescue, depending on the situation.
