INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
E
IMO
BLG WORKING GROUP ON THE
EVALUATION OF SAFETY AND
POLLUTION HAZARDS OF CHEMICALS
11th session
Agenda item 2
ESPH 11/2/16
30 September 2005
ENGLISH ONLY
EVALUATION OF NEW PRODUCTS
Soyabean oil (containing less than 4% free fatty acids)
Submitted by the United Kingdom
SUMMARY
1
Executive summary:
Soyabean oil (containing less than 4% free fatty acids) is proposed for
inclusion in chapter 17 of the revised IBC Code
Action to be taken:
Paragraph 3.1
Related document:
Resolution MSC.176(79)
Background
1.1
The ESPH Working Group noted that, at the request of BLG 8, the GESAMP/EHS
Working Group had provisionally evaluated the outstanding aspects of the revised Hazard
Profiles for those vegetable oils identified by the industry as being transported in bulk by sea.
It was recognized that the provisional evaluations made by GESAMP/EHS allowed the Pollution
Category and the Ship Type to be determined for those vegetable oils.
1.2
At ESPH 9, the Group noted that, currently, the IBC Code includes the following entries
for animal/vegetable oils:
.1
Animal and fish oils n.o.s;
.2
Cashew nut shell oil (untreated); and
.3
Vegetable oils.
1.3
The Group agreed that these three entries would be deleted from the next edition of the
IBC Code as the GESAMP/EHS Working Group had provisionally evaluated the
animal/vegetable oils on an individual basis. In addition it was agreed that, in future, any
vegetable oil considered for carriage must be evaluated on the basis of data provided.
For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are
kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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Details of the proposal
2.1
Based on data provided by the industry, it is proposed that SOYABEAN OIL
(CONTAINING LESS THAN 4% FREE FATTY ACIDS) be included in chapter 17 of the
new revised IBC Code with the following carriage requirements:
Column
Entry
a. Product Name:
SOYABEAN OIL (CONTAINING LESS
THAN 4% FREE FATTY ACIDS)
c. Pollution Category:
Y
d. Hazards:
P
e. Ship type:
2(k)*
f. Tank type:
2G
g. Tank vents:
Closed
h. Tank environmental control:
No
i. Electrical equipment
i′ Class:
i′′ Group:
i′′′ Flash point greater than 600 C:
–
–
Yes
j. Gauging:
Closed
k. Vapour detection:
No
l. Fire protection:
ABCD
n. Emergency equipment:
No
o. Specific and operational requirements:
15.19.6, 16.2.6
*
Note: (k) refers to original footnote in chapter 17 of resolution MSC.176(79)
2.2
In addition, the Index of Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk should be updated to include the
following Associated Synonyms for Soyabean Oil – Soy Oil, Refined Soy Oil, Refined Bleached
Deodorised (RBD) Soy Oil, Refined Bleached Deodorised (RBD) Soyabean Oil, Crude
Soyabean Oil, Crude Soybean Oil, Crude Degummed Soyabean Oil, Crude Degummed Soybean
Oil, Soyabean Oil, Soybean Oil, Aceite Crude Desgomado De Soja, Aceite Crudo De Soja,
Aceite De Soja, Huile Brute De Soja Desgommee, Huile Brute De Soja, Huile De Soja.
2.3
The data related to this product are attached at annex to this document for information.
3
Action requested of the Working Group
3.1
The Working Group is invited to consider the data associated with this product and assign
carriage requirements as shown in 2.1 and 2.2 above.
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BLG Product Data Reporting Form
( Characteristics of Products proposed for Bulk Marine Transport )
SECTION 1: PRODUCT IDENTITY
Product Name: SOYABEAN OIL (CONTAINING LESS THAN 4% FREE FATTY ACIDS)
The product name shall be used in the shipping document for any cargo offered for bulk
shipments. Any additional name may be included in brackets after the product name
1.1: Other Names and Identification Numbers
Main Trade Name
: Soyabean Oil
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Main Chemical Name
: Triglycerides of fatty acids of chain length C-12 to C-24,
predominantly C-16 to C-18
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Chemical Formula
: See Structure
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Structure
Chemical Class
:
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CAS Number
: 8001-22-7
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CH2.OOCR1
I
EHS Number
:
CH.OOCR2
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I
BMR Number
:
CH2.OOCR3
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RTECS Number
:
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UN Number
:
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1.2: Associated Synonyms
Soy Oil, Refined Soy Oil, Refined Bleached Deodorised (RBD) Soy Oil, Refined Bleached Deodorised
(RBD) Soyabean Oil, Crude Soyabean Oil, Crude Soybean Oil, Crude Degummed Soyabean Oil, Crude
Degummed Soybean Oil, Soyabean Oil, Soybean Oil, Aceite Crude Desgomado De Soja, Aceite Crudo
De Soja, Aceite De Soja, Huile Brute De Soja Desgommee, Huile Brute De Soja, Huile De Soja,
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1.3: Composition (Typical)
C
Triglycerides
> 95%
Triglycerides of fatty acids of chain length C-12
to C-24, predominantly C-16 to C-18
I
Partial (Mono, Di) Glycerides < 1%
I
Free Fatty Acids
< 4%
I
Unsaponifiable Matter
~ 1.5%
I
Moisture
< 0.1%
I
Phosphatides
< 2.5%
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SECTION 2: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Property
Units
Qual
Lower
Value
Upper
Value
References and Comments
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863
895
Molecular Weight
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915
925
Relative Density
(kg/m3)
Bailey P188-189
at 20ºC
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Flash Point
(ºC)
Bailey P212
> 320
(Closed Cup)
Ullmans P185
Boiling Point
(ºC)
Triglycerides decompose
before ebullition
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Melting Point (Slip)
(ºC)
> 250
- 16
- 10
Soy Handbook P38
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Solubility in Water
(mg/l)
Insoluble
<<2
E
at 20ºC
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Viscosity
(mPa.s)
Bailey P180
~ 60
at 20ºC
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Vapour Pressure
(Pa)
< 0.001
at 20ºC
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Autoignition Temp
(ºC)
E
Hawley
> 200
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Explosion Limits
(% v/v)
Normal Carriage
(ºC)
NF
IMO Guidelines BLG/3/12/1,
Annex 1, Para 3.3.2
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Unloading Temp
Ambient
20
(ºC)
Ambient
25
ISO 5555 (1991)
IASC Handbook (1993),
Section 4 (1995 Amdt)
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Max Experimental
Safe Gap (MESG)
(mm)
NF
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References -
Bailey's Industrial Oil and Fat Products, 4th Edition (1979), ISBN 0-471-83957-4.
The Lipid Handbook, Gunstone et al, ISBN 0-412-24480-2.
Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th Edition.
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SECTION 3: RELEVANT CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Water Reactivity Index
(0-2)
0
0 = No Reactivity
1 = Reactive
2 = Highly Reactive Details
Immiscible with water
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Does the product react with air to cause a potentially hazardous situation?
N
(Y/N)
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Is an Inhibitor or Stabilizer needed to prevent a hazardous reaction?
N
(Y/N)
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Is refrigeration needed to prevent a hazardous reaction?
N
(Y/N)
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SECTION 4: MAMMALIAN TOXICITY
Qual
Lower
Value
Upper
Value
Species
References and Comments
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4.1: Acute Toxicity
Oral (LD50)
> 16000
(mg/kg)
Rats
Biotech Index (1)
GRAS
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Dermal (LD50)
(mg/kg)
E
>2000
GRAS
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Inhalation (LC50)
(mg/I/4h)
E
>20
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4.2: Corrosivity and Irritation
Skin Corrosion Time (hours)
E
Non corrosive
Non corrosive
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Resultant Observation
Skin Irritation (4h Exposure)
Species
Not corrosive
Not Irritating, Mildly Irritating, Moderately Irritating, Markedly Irritating or Corrosive
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Resultant Observation
Eye Irritation
Mildly irritating
Species
Rabbits
Biotech Index (1)
Method 16CFR 150042
Not Irritating, Mildly Irritating, Moderately Irritating, Markedly Irritating or Corrosive
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4.3: Sensitization
Reversible asthma developed
Y
Respiratory Sensitizer
(Y/N)
from heated vapours within
(In Humans)
minutes in humans (1)
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Skin Sensitizer
N
(Y/N)
Biotech Index (1)
No evidence from guinea pigs
after 3 weeks of treatment
(maximisation test ) (1)
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4.4 : Other Specific Long-Term Effects
Carcinogen
(Yes/No)
No
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Not significant (rats, mice fed
with a 15% diet for 13-21 days
(2)
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Mutagen
(Yes/No)
No
Not significant (rats, mice fed
with a 15% diet for 13-21 days
(2)
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Toxic to Reproduction
(Yes/No)
No
Other Long-Term Effects
(Yes/No)
Yes
Biotech Index (1)
Fatty infiltration may occur in
the liver (rats, mice) (1)
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Calculated Saturated Vapour Concentration (ppm)
Calculated Saturated Vapour Concentration (mg/I)
Calculated Inhalation Toxicity (from Oral Toxicity)
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4.5 : Other Relevant Mammalian Toxicity Remarks
This oil has been extensively used in ingestible and topical products with low incidence of toxicity, sensitization, irritation.
Soyabean oils have GRAS approval from the FDA.
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References -
(1)
Biotech Index NG01521.
(2)
A Nolen, "Effects of Fresh and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil on Reproduction and Teratology in Rats", Enz Prod
Flav, Vol 49, P691, October 1972.
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SECTION 5: GESAMP HAZARD PROFILES AND CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
5.1: GESAMP Hazard Profiles
Column
Property
Value
A1
Bioaccumulation
0
A2
Biodegradation
R
B1
Acute Aquatic Toxicity
0
B2
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity
NI
C1
Acute Oral Toxicity
0
C2
Acute Dermal Toxicity
(0)
C3
Acute Inhalation Toxicity
(1)
D1
Skin Irritation/Corrosivity
(0)
D2
Eye Irritation/Corrosivity
1
D3
Specific Health Concerns
E1
Tainting and Odour
NI
E2
Wildlife and Seabeds
Fp
E3
Beaches and Amenities
2
F
Remarks
5.2: Proposed Carriage Requirements
Column in
the IBC Code
Property
Value
c
Pollution Category
Y
d
Safety/Pollution Properties
P
e
Ship Type
2(k)
f
Tank Type
2G
g
Tank Vents
Closed
h
Tank Environmental Control
No
i’
Electrical Equipment - Class
-
i”
Electrical Equipment - Group
-
i”’
Electrical Equipment – Flashpoint > 60ºC
Yes
j
Gauging
Closed
k
Vapour Detection
No
l
Fire Protection
ABCD
n
Emergency Escape
No
o
Special Requirements
15.19.6,16.2.6
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