Cargo Handling Sheet
Styrene
Document date: 11 January 2012
Revision 2
Cargo handling Sheet: Styrene
Document date: 11 January 2012
Revision 2
Product Details:
Product Name: Styrene Monomer
Shipping Name: Styrene Monomer
Chemical Family: Olefins
Product Code: Q211, Q9215
MSDS: http://www.euapps.shell.com/MSDS/GotoMsds?loc=shellchemicals
Physical Properties:
Density: 907 kg/m3 @ 20 deg C.
Specific Gravity:
Dynamic Viscosity: 0.7 (mPa) @ 25 deg C.
Vapor Pressure: 670 (Pa) @ 20 deg C.
Boiling Point: 145 deg C.
Melting Point: -31 deg C.
Flash Point: 32 deg C. (Abel)
Notes:
Transshipments are not permitted unless the responsible Shell Chemical charterer has been
consulted and the operation approved by the Regional
Regional Marine Technical Advisor.
Marpol Details:
Marpol Annex: II
IMO Ship Type: 3 Shell Chemicals requires a ship type 2
IMO Pollution Category: Y
Oil Like: No
High Viscosity: No
Solidifying: No
USCG: USCG compatibility group 30
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Cargo Handling Requirements:
Prepurging of Vessel’s Tanks: No
Pre-purge Oxygen Content: N/A
Pre-purge Dew Point: N/A
Blanket Required: See notes below.
Percent Oxygen in Nitrogen Blanket: See notes below
Vapor Space Purge: No
Loading Temperature Range: Ambient
Transit Temperature Range: Ambient
Discharge Temperature Range: Ambient
Maximum Heating Coil Temperature: Blanked Off
Adjacent Maximum Cargo Temperature: 35 deg C.
Regional Requirements:
Notes: Inhibitor; Par-tertuary Butyl Catechol (PTBC). Typically 10 – 20 ppm.
Notes: Nitrogen Blanket: Ref MSC/Circ 879, and MEPC/circ340. Nitrogen blankets are not required by regulation
in tanks of less than 3000m3. In tanks greater than 3000m3, a nitrogen blanket is required to be put in place. This
nitrogen blanket should be of such that the oxygen content is maintained at between >2% and <8%. Optimum oxygen
level is between 6% and 8%, this will be the standard required by Shell for nitrogen blanketing.
Notes: If Nitrogen blanket is in place and Carrier chooses to transship, carrier must reapply nitrogen blanket on the
cargo, both on the discharging and receiving ship, at their time, risk, and expense.
Notes: Venting Systems; IBC Code 15.13.6. Venting systems should be of a design that eliminates blockage from
polymer build-up. Venting systems should be of a type that can be checked periodically for adequacy of operation.
Interpretation; Internal obstructions should be avoided beyond the requirement for pressure vacuum valves and flame
screens which should be accessible for inspection and maintenance.
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Tank Size Requirements:
The following conditions must be observed for tanks greater than 3000m3.
On completion of loading and taking product samples, the vapor space is checked to ensure that
the oxygen level is within acceptable levels as stated above.
During the voyage, the vapor space content is to be monitored and recorded twice a day, at least
eight hours apart.
Temperature and pressure readings of the cargo tanks are monitored and recorded twice a day, at
least eight hours apart.
In the case of tanks <3000m3. If a nitrogen blanket is put in place for quality reasons, the above
requirements for tanks >3000m3 will be applied.
Tank Acceptance Requirements:
All shore and ship cargo lines and tanks are to be presented clean (residual free), dry, odor free,
and rust free, with good gaskets and pressure tested heating coils. Heating coils to be blown clear
with nitrogen
Stainless Steel or Coated Tanks: Coated. Carrier to verify suitability of coating for
product.
Wall Wash Required: Yes, for benzene and benzene related products.
Wash Requirements: Hydrocarbons = Pass
Chlorides = 20 ppm
Acid test = <5
Previous products: Refer to Cefic document http://www.styrenemonomer.org
Notes: Tanks with previous cargo of benzene, or mixture containing benzene:- Shell Chemicals MTA must be
consulted before loading.
Notes: Tanks with Marineline coating cannot be used for styrene if benzene, or mixtures containing benzene, were one
of the prior three cargoes.
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Safety Information and Incident Reporting.
Safety Information:
For more detailed information, refer to the MSDS or e-SDS for reportable spill/release quantities
whether in the water, air or ground.
Incident Reporting:
If an incident occurs outside the territorial limits of the USA, call Shell International Trading and
Shipping in London on (44) 207-934-7777. If the spill/release marine incident occurs within the
territorial limits of the USA, call the Shell 24 hr. incident number at 713-241-2532. The USA
National response center telephone number is 1-800-424-8802
For additional marine cargo handling advice or information, contact Captain Eddie Trotter at (+1
713 241 3535)
Shell Chemical LP
PO Box 4407
Houston
Texas 77210
USA
Tel +1 866 897 4355
Internet http://www.shell.com/chemicals
Disclaimer
The information contained in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that
may be made are without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be
construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.
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