Waste Management Procedures
Fire Extinguishers (cylinders)
Before you begin
Description
Fire Extinguishers cylinders
Category
Unused Fire Extinguishers are not a waste.
 Any quantity of Fire Extinguisher agent remaining in the cylinder can be
used and should be returned to the vendor as unused product.
Analysis
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No laboratory analysis required
Identification by ingredients on label and MSDS
Accumulation
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Use cylinder until empty.
If cylinder is unusable [damaged], empty or punctured and has the valve
removed: It may be placed in scrap metal bin.
Waste
Reduction
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Use all of contents
Return empty cylinder or any unused portion of a cylinder to vendor.
Disposal
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Return re-usable cylinder to vendor for refill.
If cylinder is empty or punctured and has the valve removed: It may be
placed in scrap metal bin.
Recordkeeping
If non-hazardous (Cylinder punctured or valve removed):
 List on General Cargo Manifest as scrap metal
If returning cylinder to vendor for refill:
 Complete entry as “Fire Extinguishers” in Hazardous Materials Section of
the Fieldwood Energy Shipping Manifest, prior to transportation.
 Maintain a copy of manifest offshore and at shore base facilities while
shipping papers are active. Send original manifest with shipment.
 Since Fire Extinguishers are not a waste, there is no need to maintain file.
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Shipping Instructions:
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1.
a.
b.
2.
Package Fire Extinguishers as follows:
a.
Ship Fire Extinguisher cylinders secured in a standing position only.
b.
Secure cylinder valve cap when applicable.
c.
The following are approved cylinders. For cylinders not marked with a service
pressure, the service pressure is designated by DOT as follows:
Call or FAX Dock/Base to schedule shipment.
Contact owner/vendor to schedule pick up of material.
Specification
3A, 3AA, 3E, 3AL
3HT, 3AL
4B, 4BA,
4B240ET
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Service Pressure (psig) at 70°F.
1800
Service pressure is marked on cylinder.
300
Service pressure [240] is marked on cylinder.
Mark Package:
a.
“Fire Extinguishers, 2.2, UN 1013”
b.
Stencil Container -“Fieldwood Energy” and the generator’s location (i.e. Eugene
Island 158)
Label Package:
a.
Fire Extinguishers charged to less than 241 psig at 70°F are exempt from DOT
label requirements (except when transported by air) if they are packaged.
b.
Otherwise: "Non-Flammable Gas" label near the marking in 3.a. (above).
Prepare shipping papers:
a.
Complete entry in Hazardous Materials Section [Section I] of the Fieldwood
Energy Shipping Manifest (See example).
Placard Vehicle/Vessel:
a.
For cargoes of more than 1000 pounds: "Non-Flammable Gas" Placard with UN
number 1013 and the number "2" in the lower corner.
b.
For cargoes of 1000 pounds or less: No Placard required on transport vehicle.
c.
See attached placard
Load cargo in accordance with the following shipping limitations:
AIR
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Passenger Aircraft
165 pounds(75 kg)
Cargo Aircraft
330 pounds(150 kg)
WATER
RESTRICTIONS (49 CFR 172.101)
Cargo and up to 25 passengers
Must be stowed on deck or under deck.
Passengers
Must be stowed on deck or under deck.
Other Requirements
8.
Include MSDS with shipment.
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