Ammonia Spill Sends 37 to Hospital
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…
Tagged: Chemicals
Chemical Haulers Must Know Regulations
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…
The Peacock Company Model 660
The Peacock Model 660 is a customized, turn-key tank cleaning system. Its is skid mounted for easy installation and includes an on demand, dual burner for immediate 200+ degree water without the hassle of a…
Unibloc-Pump Unibloc-TS Transport Pump
For over 35 years, Unibloc-Pump has been the leading manufacturer of high-quality food grade stainless-steel pumps for the tanker truck industries. Designed and built in the USA, Unibloc tanker pumps offer unmatched performance and reliability…
Werts Welding & Tank Service Proud 63rd Year in Business
Werts Welding & Tank Service, still a family owned business, is proud to be starting our 63rd year in business. We are an industry leader in the tank parts distribution, tank trailer sales, straight truck…
Shippers Must Understand Hazmat Rules
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…
Tank Liners Critical When Transporting Acids
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…
6 Safety Tips for Transporting Chemicals
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…
Chemical market up, data show
Chemical market up T The American chemical industry began the third quarter on a positive note, with growth in U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes expanding 0.4 percent in July, following an upwar…
