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CAMEO Chemicals

CAMEO Chemicals

The CAMEO Chemicals (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations) is a database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards—such as explosions or toxic fumes. They are offered at no cost by NOAA‘s Office of Response and Restoration  and EPA‘s Office of Emergency Management This tool is part of the CAMEO® software suite and you may want to review the terms and conditions for using CAMEO Chemicals. This program includes response recommendations and physical properties for thousands of hazardous…

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Cargo Segregation

Cargo Segregation

Cargo Liquid & Vapour Lines Cross-contamination between two, or more, parcels is a major cause of cargo claims. Whilst the majority of contamination’s occur through the cargo liquid lines, contamination via the vapour lines is also a key cause, especially with flash-point claims. However, other ‘common’ lines are also a potential source: Small-Bore Stripping Lines Tank Cleaning Lines Heating Systems or Cargo Tank Bulkhead Fractures and finally Cargo Sampling contamination Inadequate segregation remains the major cause of contamination, and positive…

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