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Several homes were evacuated earlier this year after a semi-truck tanker overturned near Williamsburg, Ky.,and leaked 5,000 gallons of highly flammable butyl acrylate onto the railroad tracks below. Several agencies responded to the incident, including…
There seems to be much confusion regarding transporting class 9 hazardous materials (hazmat). There are two leading issues, one concerning the need for a hazmat endorsement and the other concerning registration. In the classification system…
As U.S. chemical production grows, chemical shippers and their partners refine their strategies to ensure trouble-free transportation, secure sufficient capacity, and navigate the regulatory landscape. Thanks to an improved economy, the U.S. chemical market has…
Ammonia spilling from a valve hooked to two tanks being pulled by a farm tractor in Beach Park, Ill, in April released gas that sent at least 37 people to hospitals, including seven who were…
Lab chemicals are an essential part of many research laboratories, and chemical transport is often a component of laboratory moving and maintenance. While many chemicals are harmless, some fall into the category of hazardous materials…
When shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) of any type, company representatives must have a strong understanding of the products they are attempting to ship and the federal requirements that govern the domestic and international transportation of…
A full size, cylindrical tank trailer pulled by a truck tractor split open on its lower section at mid-span and released hundreds of gallons of hydrochloric acid (HCl) onto a secondary highway in a northeastern…
Last month U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) amended a previous rule-making (June 2, 2016) that made miscellaneous updates to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The rule-making responds to appeals from…
ixon Valve New Overfill Protection System New overfill prevention solution improves on current systems. Minimizing the risks of overfilling in transferring liquids, fueling or automated tank filling Dixon Valve and Coupling Co. of Chestertown,...
by Abby Drexler As with any safety-sensitive occupation, chemical transportation requires training, skills and common sense. This means all who are part of the process must remember the risks involved, whether the chemicals are...
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