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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Junior M

1999

France

Europe

Bulk

HNS Spilt

Ammonium nitrateSolid

NH4NO3

Amount Spilt (T)6900

CAS Number6484-52-2

D

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

5.1

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

vii

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

Water flood the holds. After an ecological assessment, a decision was made to dump the ammonium nitrate solution in the open sea, in batches of 400 m3 (120 T ) each.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

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