2 oktober 2010 How to inspect fumigated containers The Dutch way.

2 oktober 2010

How to inspect fumigated containers

The Dutch way

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Proposition of Paracelsus

All substances are poisonous

The dose is only relevant parameter to make it poisonous

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Reasons for fumigation

• Prevent damage to cargo

• Treating wooden pallets in container

• Protect other cargo from theft. (shoes, furniture etc.)

• Container not always safe after sea crossing

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Pesticides found in containers

• Methylbromide

• Formaldehyde

• Magnesium and aluminium phosphide

• Sulfuryl fluoride

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Labelling and documents

• Fumigated container = UN No. 3359 of Class 9

• Label

• Documents– Data– Type– Quantity

• Language

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Selection of containers

• Check documents• Look at the container • Measure the content of the container• If too high: open the doors• Repeat this until atmosphere is safe.

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Checking “normal” containers 1

• Selection of containers

• Protocol gas measuring

• Results:– No indication on the tubes nor the equipment

• The container can be entered for inspection• But always carry a switched on P.I.D.- meter

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Checking “normal”containers 2

• Results:– No indication on the tubes of phosphine, but <10 ppm P.I.D.

• 30 minutes ventilation at least• Approaching container with switched on P.I.D.-meter• Inspection is possible of the first row• Use personal means of protection

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Checking “normal” containers 3

• Results– > 10 ppm indication on P.I.D.-meter

• The container is blocked• A sample of the atmosphere is taken• The sample is analyzed• The container is degassed by specilized company• After cleaning the container can be inspected• But with the use of a switched on P.I.D.-meter

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Checking “normal” containers

• Air sample:– > 10 ppm in atmosphere of container

– < 10 ppm but specific circumstances• E.g. class 6.1 P.G I• Pesticide in container

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Summary

• The basis of gas measuring:

– Determine there is a undesirable substance present– Determine what this substance is– Determine what the volume is– Determine how hazardous the substance is

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Equipment

MX 6 iBrid

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Equipment

• P.I.D.-meter

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Questions

Thank you for your attention

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