CARRYING SULPHUR ON SHIPS ( BULK CARRIER)

What are the hazards of sulphur in bulk?
Explosion Hazards: - Sulphur is flammable substance in both solid and liquid state. The dust is characterized by a very low ignition point of 190oc compared to other dust which is combustible and dust clouds are readily ignited by weak frictional sparks. Dust containing 25% or more
Is sulfur highly explosive?
Molten Sulfur is a FLAMMABLE SOLID and a fire and explosion risk above 450 oF (232 oC). Sulfur is a COMBUSTIBLE SOLID. Use water spray to fight fires and to keep fire-exposed containers cool. POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE, including Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur Dioxide and Sulfur Trioxide
Why is sulfur poisonous?
Sulfur toxicity is associated mainly with high levels of the element and its toxic volatile substances in the environment. Sulfur dioxide (SO(2)), a major air pollutant, may adversely affect animal and human health by causing bronchitis, bronchoconstriction, and increased pulmonary resistance.
Is sulfur hazardous to humans?
Sulfur is known to be of low toxicity, and poses very little if any risk to human health. Short-term studies show that sulfur is of very low acute oral toxicity and does not irritate the skin (it has been placed in Toxicity Category IV, the least toxic category, for these effects). Sulfur also is not a skin sensitizer.
What is Marpol sulphur limit?
0.50% sulphur
The requirement is max 0.50% sulphur, and there are no margins as such, except when it comes to the lab testing of certain samples. The fuel verification procedure for MARPOL Annex VI fuel oil samples are given in Appendix VI of MARPOL Annex VI.How do you transport sulfur?
Low volume transport over short distances can be done via truck loading into specialty tank trailers. Rail is often preferred when larger quantities of molten sulphur need to be transported. Barge and vessel transport are also used for significant molten sulphur movement in various places around the world.Is sulfur OK to eat?
Sulfur is low in toxicity to people. However, ingesting too much sulfur may cause a burning sensation or diarrhea.
What is sulphur used for?
It is used for making car batteries, fertilizer, oil refining, water processing, and mineral extraction. Other applications for sulfur-based chemicals include rubber vulcanization, bleaching paper, and product making such as cement, detergents, and pesticides. And some gunpowder.
Can sulphur get wet?
When sulphur gets wet it can become highly damaging through acidic and electrochemical corrosion. Exposure to rainy weather, as well as water sprays meant to reduce pollution and prevent fires, are some of the ways sulphur gains moisture during loading and shipping.