Hazardous and Noxious Substances Spill Incidents

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On this database it is collected information on the fate and weathering of hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) accidentally spilt at the sea around the world. It gathers and systematizes existing information to assist stakeholders involved in spill preparedness and response, and builds return of experience datasheets for the chemicals involved. It will facilitate the incorporation of lessons from past incidents on the decision process to improve preparedness.

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Sherbro

1983

France

Europe

packaged

HNS Spilt

Pesticides (thiocarbamate)Liquid

-

Amount Spilt (T)Unknown

CAS Number-

-

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

6.1

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

MP

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

Lost of 88 containers 10 of which containing hazardous substances, including 2 types of pesticides (12,2 T), one being thiocarbamate (Apron Plus 188000 sachets), 2,16 T nitrocellulose, 1 T of sulphur, 200 kg phenol, 35 Kg methyl-ketone. Among these substances, the pesticides presented the greatest threat for the environment due to their persistence and therefore their bioaccumulation potential in marine organisms. Grounding of sachets was reported along French, Dutch and Belgium coasts where they were recovered by hand (91%).

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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NitrocelluloseSolid

[C6H10-xO5-x(ONO2)X]n (2 < x < 2,4)

Amount Spilt (T)

CAS Number9004-70-0

-

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

1

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

SulphurSolid

S

Amount Spilt (T)

CAS Number7704-34-9

SD

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

4.1

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

PhenolLiquid

C6H5OH

Amount Spilt (T)

CAS Number108-95-2

S

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

Y

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

6.1

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Methyl ethyl ketoneLiquid

C4H8O

Amount Spilt (T)

CAS Number78-93-3

DE

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

Z

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

3

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

http://www.kerox.org/webkx/ME-50-C-20/Kerox-ME-50-MSDS.pdf