Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 153.560 — Special Requirements For Alkyl (c7-c9) Nitrates
46 C.F.R. § 153.560
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(a) The carriage temperature of octyl nitrates must be maintained below 100 °C (212 °F) in order to prevent the occurrence of a self-sustaining exothermic decomposition reaction.
(b) Octyl nitrates may not be carried in a deck tank unless the tank has a combination of insulation and a water deluge system sufficient to maintain the tank's cargo temperature below 100 °C (212 °F) and the cargo temperature rise at below 1.5 °C(2.7 °F)/hour, for a fire of 650 °C (1200 °F).
Authorizing Statute
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Administration and enforcement33 U.S.C. § 1903
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General regulatory authority49 U.S.C. § 5103
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Regulations46 U.S.C. § 3703