The chemical industry accounts for a significant proportion of China's total industrial output value. Broadly defined, chemical production includes petrochemicals, chemical raw materials, pharmaceuticals, etc. The raw materials and intermediates involved in these processes often have characteristics such as flammability, explosiveness, and corrosion. Moreover, the various stages of synthesis, separation, and purification involved in production may also entail conditions of high temperature and high pressure, all of which can be potential sources of safety accidents. The harsh reality has confirmed the frequent occurrence and severity of safety accidents in chemical production. Therefore, the study of safety issues in the chemical production process is of utmost importance.
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