Amalie Essberger
1973
Sweden
Europe
Bulk
HNS Spilt
PhenolLiquid
C6H5OH
Amount Spilt (T)400
CAS Number108-95-2
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Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)
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Y
Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)
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6.1
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
Molten Phenol. A large gas cloud was rapidly visible above the quay. Because of the low temperature outside (around 0°C), the pollutant quickly solidified. Phenol solidifies at +55 oC and the air temperature was around 0 oC .This meant that the evaporation soon stopped and recovery of the solidified product from the bottom of the port area was achieved using simple dredging equipment. It was relatively easy to recover solidified phenol on the quay but more difficult in the water. Monitoring with instruments in the water clearly showed contamination by phenol. Divers searching the area found large stacks of solidified phenol on the bottom. The sunken phenol could be dredged by grab cranes and transferred to barges and later carried to a depository site. Measurements made in the environment after the accident showed no signs of environmental damage.