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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Martina

2000

Sweden

Europe

Bulk

HNS Spilt

Hydrochloric acidLiquid

HCl

Amount Spilt (T)600

CAS Number7647-01-0

DE

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

Z

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

8

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

Hydrochloric acid 30% is watery and corrosive, generating irritating vapours. It is not a marine pollutant and it is not harmful a low concentrations. It was decided that a monitored release of the hydrochloric acid was preferred. The bunker oil was successfully pumped up. No harm was done to the environment by the released hydrochloric acid. A local temporary acidification of seawater was observed.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

https://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9924285