API ST 688-2023
API ST 688-2023
Ethanol BIO
Product Details
Physical Properties
Note 1: Physical Properties are for reference only and valid as of date of this revision; see loading terminal for
parcel specific physical properties.
Note 2: This product is a static accumulator
Marpol Details
Marpol Annex: II
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Cargo Handling Sheet: Ethanol Bio
Document Date: 14 February 2020
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Pre-Wash Required: No
Note 1: If vessel must inert tanks in accordance with regulation and/or Shell Chemical Inert Gas Clause, then only
N2 will be accepted as an inerting medium.
Note 2: If Nitrogen blanket is in place and Carrier chooses to tranship, carrier must reapply nitrogen blanket on the
cargo, both on the discharging and receiving vessel, at their time, risk, and expense.
Note 3: PQ = Product Quality
Regional Requirements
None
All nominated shipboard cargo handling systems are to be presented clean (residual free), dry,
odor free, rust free, with good gaskets, fit to load this cargo.
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Cargo Handling Sheet: Ethanol Bio
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Stainless Steel or Coated Tank: Either, carrier to verify suitability of coating for product
Banned Prior Cargo: No
Wall Wash Required: No
Note 1: Currently this product is being shipped on European barges only, which do not require WWT prior to
loading. Contact the Regional Shell Chemical MTA for WWT instructions if this product is scheduled to load onboard
a deep-sea vessel.
Safety Information:
For more detailed information, refer to the SDS or e-SDS for reportable spill/release quantities
whether in the water, air or ground.
Incident Reporting:
International Registered Vessels: If an incident occurs call Shell International Trading and
Shipping in London on +442079347777.
Jones Act Vessels: call the Shell 24 hr. incident number at +17132412532. The USA National
Response Center telephone number is +18004248802.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that
may be made are without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be
construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.