Finneagle
1980
UK - Orkneys
Europe
Packaged
HNS Spilt
Trimethyl PhosphiteLiquid
C3H9O4P
Amount Spilt (T)Unknown
CAS Number512-56-1
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S
Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)
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Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)
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3
Class according to IMDG code
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Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code
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Classification as Marine Pollutant
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iv
HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)
Fate and weathering facts observed/reported
It is a flammable liquid with high flash point. It reacts violently with acids, producing heat and dangerous phosphorous pentoxide in the smoke gases. The fire, heat, and irritating and poisonous smoke gases developed to such a degree that the ship had to be abandoned.