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USCG Chemical Data Guide

1.1 General Information about USCG Data Guide

The first edition of this Guide was issued on 1 June 1965 and contained data on 127 cargoes.

Currently the 7th edition, contains data on over 300 cargoes and was issued in July 1990.

1.1 General Information about USCG Data Guide

1.1 General Information about USCG Data Guide

In the interest of safety, the US Coast Guard reviews all chemicals proposed for bulk shipment by water. All cargoes classified as dangerous are regulated.

This Guide is important source of technical and safety information.

1.1 General Information about USCG Data Guide

Although this Chemical Data Guide is intended to be helpful in the initial stages of emergencies and casualties. Users should seek more detailed, specific and competent emergency medical services as soon as possible.

1.1 General Information about USCG Data Guide

The Chemical data Guide was developed in the interest of safe water movement of bulk chemicals.

Hopefully, by providing key chemical information in an easy to use form, this guide can help prevent or at least minimize the harmful effects of chemicals accidents on the waterways.

1.2 Publication content

•Commandant Instruction.

•Preface to the Current Edition.

•Introduction.

•Explanation of Data.

•Chemical Hazards Response Information System (CHRIS)

1.2 Publication content

•National Response Center (NRC) Information

•Guide Sheet to Data Sheet Layout

•Data Sheets

•Synonym Index

•Appendixes

1.3 Explanation of appendixes

Content of Appendixes:

A)Compatibility Information, 46 CFR 150 – Subpart A (always refer to updated version of compatibility chart);

B)Medical Kit Information – Cyanide-like cargoes; Carcinogens listed in the Guide;