| Document ID (ISN) | 22373 |
| CIS number |
75-25 |
| Year |
1974 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Portable shipping tanks. |
| Bibliographic information |
NFPA No.386, National Fire Protection Association, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, USA, 1974. 12p. Illus. Price: US-$2.00. |
| Abstract |
This standard deals with portable shipping tanks with a capacity of 230-2,500l used for flammable and combustible liquids with a flashpoint below 93°C. After definitions of scope and terms, individual chapters deal with the design and construction of portable shipping tanks, valves and vents, filling and emptying. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
combustible liquids; flammable liquids; USA; fire protection; explosion protection; road transport; bulk liquid containers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
strength of materials; explosion venting; valves; transfer of liquids; safety by design; hazard identification; testing; standard; tank trucks |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Explosions
Fires
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