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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.153.545 Special requirements for liquid sulfur

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A containment system carrying liquid sulfur must have:

(1) A cargo tank ventilation system that:

(i) Maintains the H2S vapor concentration below 1.85 percent by volume;  and

(ii) Prevents sulfur buildup within itself;  and

(2) An alarm system designed to operate when the ventilation system blower fails.

(b) The void spaces around a cargo tank that carries liquid sulfur must be oil tight.

(c) A cargo tank that carries liquid sulfur and the void spaces surrounding the tank must have connections for sampling vapor.

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