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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Lykes Liberator

2002

France

Europe

Packaged

HNS Spilt

Diethylzinc Liquid

-

Amount Spilt (T)Unknown

CAS Number557-20-0

-

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

4.2

Class according to IMDG code

4.3

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

The tanks floated because they were empty. They were closed after recovery and may have still contain a few to a few tens of litres of chemicals, and vapours.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

http://amdg.ece.gatech.edu/msds/mo/dezn_epichem.pdf

Aluminium diethyl iodideLiquid

C4 H10 Al I

Amount Spilt (T)Unknown

CAS Number2040-00-8

-

Physical Behaviour (SEBC code)

-

Pollution Category (MARPOL Annex 2)

4.2

Class according to IMDG code

4.3

Subsidiary Risk Class according to IMDG code

Classification as Marine Pollutant

iv

HNS Classification (2010 HNS Convention)

Fate and weathering facts observed/reported

The tanks floated because they were empty. They were closed after recovery and may have still contain a few to a few tens of litres of chemicals, and vapours.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

http://www.acros.com/Ecommerce/msds.aspx?Language=en&PrdNr=38116