Marine Cargo Handling Sheet for Propylene C-3 - original

Cargo Handling Sheet
Propylene C-3
Document date: August 2008
Original Document

Cargo handling Sheet: Propylene C-3
Document date: August 2008
Original Document
Product Details:
Product Name: Propylene C-3
Shipping Name: Propylene C-3
Chemical Family:
Lower Olefins
Product Code: X 2121
MSDS:
http://www.euapps.shell.com/MSDS/GotoMsds?loc=shellchemicals
Physical Properties:
Density: 610 kg/m3 @ 0 deg C.
Specific Gravity: 0.58 @ 0 deg C.
Dynamic Viscosity: 0.01 (mPa) @ 0 deg C.
Vapor Pressure: 600 (kPa) @ 0 deg C.
Vapor Density: 1.5 @ 0 deg C.
Boiling Point: -47.7 deg C.
Melting Point: - 185.2 deg C.
Flash Point: -108 deg C.
Notes:
Transhipments are not permitted unless the responsible Shell Chemical charterer has been
en
consulted and the operation approved by the Regional Marine Technical Advisor.
Marpol Details:
Marpol Annex:
IMO Ship Type:
IMO Pollution Category:
Oil Like:
High Viscosity:
Solidifying:
Notes:
Gas
2G/2PG
Gas
No
No
No
Check Gas code.
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Cargo handling Sheet: Propylene C-3
Document date: August 2008
Original Document
Cargo Handling Requirements:
Prepurging of Vessel’s Tanks:
Pre-purge Oxygen Content:
Pre-purge Dew Point:
Blanket Required:
Percent Oxygen in Nitrogen Blanket:
Vapor Space Purge:
Loading Temperature Range:
Transit Temperature Range:
Discharge Temperature Range:
Maximum Heating Coil Temperature:
Adjacent Maximum Cargo Temperature:
Regional Requirements:
Yes with product to expel nitrogen.
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
No
See notes
As per load
As per load.
N/A
N/A.
None noted at this time.
Notes: For fully pressurized tanks (18 barg) load ambient. For semi pressurized tanks ( 0.7 barg) load at -48 deg C..
Tank Acceptance Requirements:
All shore and ship cargo lines and tanks are to be presented clean (residual free), dry, odor free,
and rust free, with good gaskets and pressure tested heating coils. Heating coils to be blown clear
with nitrogen
Stainless Steel or Coated Tanks :
Wall Wash Required:
Stainless steel, or Carbon steel
Dependent on previous product. Check for
inhibitors.
Wash Requirements:
Notes: Tanks must be free of any loose objects, clean and dry, or by agreement “gassed up.”
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Cargo handling Sheet: Propylene C-3
Document date: August 2008
Original Document
Safety Information and Incident Reporting.
Safety Information:
For more detailed information, refer to the MSDS or e-SDS for reportable spill/release quantities
whether in the water, air or ground.
Incident Reporting:
If an incident occurs outside the territorial limits of the USA, call Shell International Trading and
Shipping in London on (44) 207-934-7777. If the spill/release marine incident occurs within the
territorial limits of the USA, call the Shell 24 hr. incident number at 713-241-2532. The USA
National response center telephone number is 1-800-424-8802
For additional marine cargo handling advice or information, contact Captain Eddie Trotter at (+1
713 241 3535)
Document date: August 2008
Original Document
Shell Chemical LP
PO Box 4407
Houston
Texas 77210
USA
Tel +1 866 897 4355
Internet http://www.shell.com/chemicals
Disclaimer
The information contained in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that
may be made are without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be
construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.
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