Trade name/synonym name
Somentor 32 is the tradename for an ExxonMobil product. Substance with the trade name Somentor 32 is described as Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light. Hydrocarbons, C11-C14, n-alkanes, isoalkanes, cyclics, <2% aromatics and manufactured by ExxonMobil.
This schedule is an example, deal with one out of 3 cargoes manufactured by ExxonMobil with the name Somentor 32; Somentor 32S and Somentor 34
Main properties/hazards
The product with tradename Somentor 32 is a colourless clear liquid with a slight odour.
Somentor 32 Fluid is produced from petroleum-based raw materials which are treated with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to produce a low aromatic, low odour solvent.
Combustible. Only moderate toxic
- Flash point >70 deg. C
- Viscosity @ 20°C < 50 mPa.s
- Vapour pressure @ 20°C < 5 kPa (not suitable for ventilation)
- Density range 770 - 870 kg/m3 @ 15 deg. C
- IBC carriage requirements IBC chapter N/A
This product has been re-assessed and meets the criteria for complex mixtures and shall be considered under MARPOL Annex I. (Moved from MEPC.2/Circ. List 2 and shall be shipped as MARPOL Annex I product)
Ship Type N/A
Tank Type N/A
Relevant additional IBC req. N/A
MARPOL Requirements Annex I, Pollution Category N/A
Special information to be added to Shipping Document - Standard information as for Annex I cargoes.
Carriage and Stowage
- Heat adjacent 35 deg. C
- Stow adjacent to fuel oil tanks - Yes
- Heating during voyage - No
- Heating during unloading - No
- Tanks inerted or padded - Not required. Please check with shipper
- No prewash required.
Tank cleaning:
- Moderate temperature water wash
- Hot temperature water wash
- Ambient temperature freshwater rinse
Due to the large molecules of this cargo, it can be difficult to remove cargo residues entrained in the coating, - from zinc coating in particular. Therefore, a wash with a cleaning chemical (detergent or hydrocarbon remover) may be necessary and this cargo is not recommended as prior cargo for sensitive cargoes.
Emergency Response
- Fire: Use foam or water spray - not water jet
- Spillage: Collect small spills with absorbent material. Larger spills: Try to collect and transfer to spill tank or wash away with water. When in port, - inform Port Authority
- First aid: Remove victim to fresh air. Follow first aid instructions in MSDS. Consider obtaining advice from Radio Medical
Hazards (Occupational safety etc):
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Somentor 32 is low in toxicity; however, it may cause lung damage if swallowed. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
Precautions
This cargo may react with strong oxidizing substances, such as for example nitric acid.
The Somentor-cargoes meeting the criterion for Complex Mixtures, MARPOL Annex I are: Somentor 32; Somentor 32S and Somentor 34
Use: Somentor 32 Fluid is particularly suited for use as a base stock fluid in aluminium foil and sheet rolling applications, where ultra-high purity is required.
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