Chemical Tankers / Day 1 / Day 1 Topic 3 Chemical Family
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Health Hazard Data
This section defines the medical signs and symptoms that may
be encountered with normal exposure or overexposure to this material or its components. Information on the toxicity of the substance may also be presented.
Health hazard information may also distinguish the effects of acute (short term) and chronic (long-term) exposure.
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Emergency And First Aid Procedures
Based on the toxicity of the product, degree of exposure and route of contact (eye, skin, inhalation, ingestion, injection), emergency and first aid procedures are recommended in this section.
Additional cautionary statements, i.e., Note to Physician, for first aid procedures, when necessary, will also appear here.
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Reactivity Data
This section includes information regarding the stability of the material and any special storage or use considerations.
Stability: "unstable" indicates that a chemical may decompose spontaneously under normal temperatures, pressures, and mechanical shocks. Rapid decomposition produces heat and may cause fire or explosion. Conditions to avoid are listed in this section.
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Reactivity Data
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Incompatibility: certain chemicals, when mixed may create hazardous conditions. Incompatible chemicals should not be stored together.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: chemical substances which may be created when the chemical decomposes or burns.
Hazardous Polymerization: rapid polymerization may produce enough heat to cause containers to explode. Conditions to avoid are listed in this section.
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Spill, Leak And Disposal Procedures
This section outlines general procedures, precautions and methods for cleanup of spills. Appropriate waste disposal methods are provided for safety and environmental protection.
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Personal Protection Information
This section includes general information about appropriate personal protective equipment for handling this material. Many times, this section of the MSDS is written for large scale use of the material. Appropriate personal protection may be determined by considering the amount of the material being used and the actual manipulations to be performed.
Eye Protection: recommendations are dependent upon the irritancy, corrosivity, and special handling procedures.
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Skin Protection: describes the particular types of protective garments and appropriate glove materials to provide personal protection.
Respiratory Protection: appropriate respirators for conditions exceeding the recommended occupational exposure limits.
Ventilation: air flow schemes (general, local) are listed to limit hazardous substances in the atmosphere.
Display of MSDS & use of Chem tags
It is extremely important that the MSDS is read and understood as the health and safety of those working with the cargo and others is essential
The MSDS for the products being carried must be displayed prominently onboard the vessel and all
crew briefed in order that all crew members are familiar with the properties and handling of the cargoes onboard.
Display of MSDS & use of Chem tags
On chemical tankers the entry of personnel into cargo tanks is a more common practice than on oil tankers as a result of the requirement for inspections between grades etc; despite this, it is essential that the necessary checks are conscientiously made and recorded prior to entry in order to ensure the safety of personnel, enclosed space rescue equipment must be made ready for immediate use.
Display of MSDS & use of Chem tags
A system must be in place to indicate, by means of notices or tags, which cargo tanks are safe for
entry; these should be placed at the tank accesses or
hatches. The marking should be unambiguous
and entry is prohibited in the absence of tag.