Classification of Chemical Reactivity Hazards

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Abstract:

The purpose of the work was to develop and use an experimental procedure to determine chemical reactivity hazards of specific chemicals and their binary mixtures of particular concern to the U.S. Coast Guard. The data generated are to be used in formulating regulations for bulk shipment of chemicals by water transport. In the research, 209 chemicals were separated into 60 groups according to chemical structure. A representative working chemical was chosen from each group and subsequent experimental work was performed with only the working chemicals. Thermal stability of each working chemical was determined by differential thermal analysis. Impact and spark sensitivities were also determined. Following the accumulation of data on the working chemicals, an experimental procedure was developed to determine the chemical reactivity hazards from binary mixtures of the working chemicals.

Author(s):
Flynn, James P. ; Rossow, Harold E.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
US Coast Guard, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
1970 Dec 01
Pagination:
167

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-D-29-74
Contract Number(s):
DOT-CG-11775-A
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
alkenes, exothermic reactions, aldehydes, anhydrides, coast guard, rocket oxidizers, alcohols, high temperature, measurement, tars, thermal analysis, chemical reactions, computer programs, differential thermal analysis, ethylenes, materials, materials laboratories
Keyword(s):
Hazardous materials
Subject Categories:
Chemistry; Chemistry
Update Date:
2023 Aug 17