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SFSF66 Handling Safety &Handling Safety &
TransportationTransportation
Eric CampbellEric Campbell
DILO Company, Inc.DILO Company, Inc.
11642 Pyramid Drive11642 Pyramid Drive
Odessa, FL 33556Odessa, FL 33556(727) 376(727) 376--55935593
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SFSF66 isis
Environmentally damagingEnvironmentally damaging1 lb. of SF1 lb. of SF66 = 11 TONS of CO= 11 TONS of CO22
Easily contained & cleanedEasily contained & cleaned
Indefinitely reusableIndefinitely reusable
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Pure SFPure SF66 isis
NonNon--toxictoxic InertInert
Completely safeCompletely safe
AsphyxiationAsphyxiation
FrostbiteFrostbite
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Faulted SFFaulted SF66 isis
Gas exposed to >300FGas exposed to >300F Breaker operationBreaker operation
Internal fault/flashInternal fault/flash--overover
Can contain toxic & poisonous gasesCan contain toxic & poisonous gases
SS22FF1010 main component to nerve gasmain component to nerve gas High concentrations of HF & SOHigh concentrations of HF & SO22
Gas can be faulted outside of a breakerGas can be faulted outside of a breaker
SmokingSmoking
HeatersHeaters WeldingWelding
Vehicle running at idleVehicle running at idle
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Protective EquipmentProtective Equipment
Depends on the size of the equipmentDepends on the size of the equipment
FullFull--face respirator w/acid vapor cartridgesface respirator w/acid vapor cartridges
Gloves to cover exposed skinGloves to cover exposed skin
If full entry, Tyvek body suitsIf full entry, Tyvek body suits
HEPA vacuum to remove any visible powderHEPA vacuum to remove any visible powder
Neutralizing solution for accidental exposureNeutralizing solution for accidental exposure
Any alkaline solution (i.e. baking soda & water)Any alkaline solution (i.e. baking soda & water)
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ProcedureProcedure
After gas removal, equalizeAfter gas removal, equalizeUsing dry air/NUsing dry air/N22
Immediately vacuum powderImmediately vacuum powder
Replace desiccantReplace desiccant
Keep desiccant freshKeep desiccant fresh
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Cylinder HandlingCylinder Handling
Avoid overAvoid over--fillingfilling
Verify that cylinders have tare weightsVerify that cylinders have tare weights
Separate cylindersSeparate cylindersKeep full & empties far apartKeep full & empties far apart
Start a partial rackStart a partial rack
Weigh all cylinders for contentWeigh all cylinders for content
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Pressure issuesPressure issues
Breakers are under pressureBreakers are under pressurePressure extends to top of bushingsPressure extends to top of bushings
Bushings are typically made of glassBushings are typically made of glass
Protect bushing when working on themProtect bushing when working on them
DeDe--pressurize when moving breakerpressurize when moving breaker
Verify that pressure is 0 psig beforeVerify that pressure is 0 psig before
openingopening
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Federal DOT RequirementsFederal DOT Requirements
SFSF66 is a DOT classified hazardousis a DOT classified hazardousmaterialmaterial
All weight limits are aggregate;All weight limits are aggregate;
Weight of cylinder and cap mustWeight of cylinder and cap musti n c l u d e di n c l u d e d in totalin total
Severe penalties for knowinglySevere penalties for knowingly
avoiding complianceavoiding complianceUp to 5yrs in prisonUp to 5yrs in prisonUp to $27,500 in finesUp to $27,500 in fines
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Federal DOT RequirementsFederal DOT Requirements
SFSF66 may only be transported inmay only be transported inDOT approved containers atDOT approved containers at
pressures greater than 25PSIGpressures greater than 25PSIG
@ 68F@ 68F Cylinders are the ONLY DOTCylinders are the ONLY DOT
approved containerapproved container
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Federal DOT RequirementsFederal DOT Requirements
Materials of Trade ExemptionMaterials of Trade Exemption Allows for up to 220lbs. Of hazardous material toAllows for up to 220lbs. Of hazardous material to
be transported without documentationbe transported without documentation
>220 lbs. but 220 lbs. but 1001 lbs. considered bulk transportation>1001 lbs. considered bulk transportation
In addition to MSDS & Shipping manifest;In addition to MSDS & Shipping manifest;
Driver must carryDriver must carry HazMatHazMat endorsementendorsement
Vehicle must be placarded (Class 2.2, UN1080)Vehicle must be placarded (Class 2.2, UN1080)
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Filling CylindersFilling Cylinders
Anyone can fill a cylinderAnyone can fill a cylinder
DOT requirements:DOT requirements:
Only cylinder owner can fillOnly cylinder owner can fill Hydrostatic test date must be currentHydrostatic test date must be current
5 years from last stamped date (i.e. 10/93)5 years from last stamped date (i.e. 10/93)
With a star (*), 10 yearsWith a star (*), 10 years
For steel 115lb. bottles:For steel 115lb. bottles:
Tare weight = fill weight (1:1)Tare weight = fill weight (1:1)
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SummarySummarySFSF66 isis
Indefinitely reusableIndefinitely reusable Environmentally damagingEnvironmentally damaging
Safe for operator when newSafe for operator when new
Dangerous when faultedDangerous when faultedrequires PPErequires PPE Faulted around open flame or heatFaulted around open flame or heat
Under pressureUnder pressure
Strictly DOT regulated as a hazmatStrictly DOT regulated as a hazmat Easily consolidated into cylindersEasily consolidated into cylinders