Chemical Tankers / Day 2 / Day 2 Topic 1 USCG Chemical Guide

1.3 Explanation of appendixes

Content of Appendixes:

C)List of Oils – Appendix I, MARPOL 73/78; Composition of Common Petroleum Products;

D)Conversion Factors;

E)Temperature Conversion;

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

Data sheets are arranged alphabetically by most commonly used chemical names. Following the data pages is a synonym index which shows other names for the products;

A standard form is used for each product to permit rapid reference and to group data in logical manner.

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

The first page in the data sheet section is a “guide sheet”, which helps to identify information on other data sheets;

General information on identification and physical properties is given at the top of the page;

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

Data pertaining to the three basic types of hazard (fire, health and reactivity) are given in separate blocks below;

Suggested action in the event of a spill or leak is given in the bottom block;

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

Regulatory classifications are included in the top section;

Special information is given at the bottom of the page under “Remarks”;

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

This book will be used by personnel with varying degrees of chemical training and experience. For this reason, non-technical terms are used whenever possible.

1.4 Chemical Data sheet format with examples

Identification and physical

Properties of chemical &

Regulatory Classification

Fire & Explosion Data

Health Hazard Data

Reactivity Data

Spill or Leak Procedure

Remarks