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Product-wise Safety Precautions
Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals
Details of material hazards, tankers specification, materials of construction, safety and fire fighting equipment, statutory document and precautions to be taken while handling and storage of various DFPCL Products are listed below:
Ammonia
Concentrated Nitric Acid
Dilute Nitric Acid
Methanol
Ammonium Nitrate
Carbon Dioxide
Ammonia (Liquid) Toxic
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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Low Temp-Carbon Steel AN - 3306 Hydraulic test once in two years. Routine examination and maintenance of vehicle every three months by competent Person.
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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SMPV rules enforced by CCE and the central motor vehicles rules.
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Compressed Asbestos fiber, (CAF)
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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Carbon Steel
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5.
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Repairs
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Purging with inert gas, like Nitrogen, essential before any hot work.
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6.
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Welding Rods
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AWS-E-7018 G
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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Magnetic Dip Stick. Dome cover to protect Nozzle, Muffler for exhaust.
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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2 Nos. DCP or foam type
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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PVC suit, face shield, or anti splash safety goggle, Rubber gloves ammonia mask first aid box.
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10.
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Documents
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Valid licence from CCE TREM card. Instruction Drivers.
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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As per attached Sheet.
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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Avoid storing with oxidising materials and away from all possible sources of ignition. Store into well ventilated flame resistant location.
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Concentrated Nitric Acid (Corrosive)
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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Minimum 99.8% Aluminum / SS 304L Usage Limited to short duration storage with yearly examination.
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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Maharashtra Factories Rules and The central Motor Vehicle Rules
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Teflon
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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Stainless Steel
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5.
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Repairs
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Wash
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6.
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Welding Rods
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E-308 / SS 304C
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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Dip stick
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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1 No of DCP or foam
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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PVC Suit gum boot face shield, PVC gloves first aid box.
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10.
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Documents
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TREM CARD Instruction for drivers
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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As per Attached Sheet
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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Store in a cool, well ventilated dry area away from oxidising agents.
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Dilute Nitric Acid
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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Strain less steel through Examination once in year
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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Maharashtra Factories Rules and Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Teflon
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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Stainless steel
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5.
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Repairs
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Wash
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6.
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Welding Rods
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E-308 / SS 304 L
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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Dip stick
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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1 No. of DCP or foam type
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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PVC Suit gum boot face shield safety goggle first Aid Box.
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10.
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Documents
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TREM CARD Instruction For Drivers
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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AS per attached sheet
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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Store in a cool, well Ventilated, dry area away from oxidising agents.
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Methanol (Flammable)
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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Iron or Steel at the time of approval and there every major repair Certificate by competent person.
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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The petroleum Rules and The Central Motor Vehicle Rules.
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Compressed Asbestos Fiber (CAF)
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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Carbon Steel
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5.
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Repairs
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Purging with inert gas and Certificate. Ficates from competent responsible person. Indicating tank free from flammable gas essential before hot job.
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6.
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Welding Rods
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AWSE - 6013
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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Dip stick muffler for exhaust.
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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1 No. foam type
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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PVC suit gum boot face shield or anti splash goggle Rubber / PVC hand gloves, first Aid Box.
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10.
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Documents
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Valid Licence from CCE TREM Card Instruction for Drivers.
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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As per attached sheet.
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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Store away from heat, ignition source, sparks. Keep away from heat and flame.
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Ammonium Nitrate
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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SS 304 L Through examination once in a year.
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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The Central Motor Vehicle Rules
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Teflon
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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S.S.
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5.
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Repairs
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Wash
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6.
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Welding Rods
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E- 308
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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Dip stick
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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1 No of DCP or Foam
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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Leather hand gloves, face shield first aid box
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10.
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Documents
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TREM Card, Instruction for Drives.
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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As per Sheet Attached Sheet.
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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Aviod contamination with acetic acid, combustible material and oils. Store away from heat, ignition source and sparks.
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Carbon Dioxide
Sr. No.
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Type of Hazard
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1.
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Material of Const. & Testing of tank
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Low Temp, Carbon steel Hydraulic test once, in five years, Routine Examination.
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2.
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Statutory Provisions
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SMPV rules and The Central Motor Vehicle Rules
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3.
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Material for Gasket
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Compressed Asbestor Fiber
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4.
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Nuts and Bolts
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C.S.
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5.
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Repairs
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Deprussurise and empty out
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6.
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Welding Rods
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7.
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Tank Fittings
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8.
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Fire Extinguisher
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1 No. of DCP or foam
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9.
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Safety Equipment
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Safety Goggle, Rubber Gloves, Gum Boot, First Aid Box
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10.
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Documents
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TREM CARD, Instruction for Drives.
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11.
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Emergency Information panel, to be painted on the tankers.
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AS per attached sheet
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12.
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Handling and storage Precautions.
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