15.20 Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates, all isomers
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15.20 Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates, all isomers

  15.20.1 The carriage temperature of the cargo shall be maintained below 100°C to prevent the occurrence of a self-sustaining, exothermic decomposition reaction.

  15.20.2 The cargo may not be carried in independent pressure vessels permanently affixed to the vessel's deck unless:

  1. .1 the tanks are sufficiently insulated from fire; and

  2. .2 the vessel has a water deluge system for the tanks such that the cargo temperature is maintained below 100°C and the temperature rise in the tanks does not exceed 1.5°C per hour for a fire of 650°C.

Parent topic: Chapter 15 Special requirements
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