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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter O - Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes |
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Part 151 - Barges Carrying Bulk Liquid Hazardous Material Cargoes |
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Subpart 151.50 - Special Requirements |
§ 151.50-86 - Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates.
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§ 151.50-86 Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates.
(a) The carriage temperature of octyl nitrates must be maintained below 100 °C (212 °F) in order to prevent the occurrence of a self-sustaining exothermic decomposition reaction.
(b) Octyl nitrates may not be carried in a deck tank unless the tank has a combination of insulation and a water deluge system sufficient to maintain the tank's cargo temperature below 100 °C (212 °F) and the cargo temperature rise at or below 1.5 °C(2.7 °F)/hour, for a fire of 650 °C (1200 °F).
[CGD 88-100, 54 FR 40040, Sept. 29, 1989; CGD 92-100, 59 FR 17028, Apr. 11, 1994]