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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Anna Broere

1988

The Netherlands

Europe

Bulk

HNS Spilt

AcrylonitrileLiquid

C3H3N

Amount Spilt (T)200

CAS Number107-13-1

DE

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

Y

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

3

Class according to IMDG code

6.1

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

ii, iii, vi

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

Acrylonitrile is toxic, flammable and explosive. When in fire, it gives off toxic fumes. It did cause damage to the marine biota, but not at all as much as it was believed. The boat had to be cut in two after lightering its cargo. About half of the acrylonitrile cargo was recovered. The other half had leaked out and rather quickly dispersed into the sea. Environmental monitoring continued during the whole operation over 2 months.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922795

DodecylbenzeneLiquid

C18H30

Amount Spilt (T)500

CAS Number123-01-3

F

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

Z

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

-

Class according to IMDG code

-

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

ii, iii

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

Dodecylbenzene is not regarded as a marine pollutant and was therefore left untreated. When in fire, it gives off toxic fumes. It did cause damage to the marine biota, but not at all as much as it was believed. The boat had to be cut in two after lightering its cargo. Environmental monitoring continued during the whole operation over 2 months.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9922795