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Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Plastic Containers: Understanding the Code, Case Study Implementation, and New Research
Track(s): Loss Control/Prevention, Research

David Nugent, Valspar;
Thomas Work, Dow Corning Corporation

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In today's economy chemical manufacturers are being challenged to provide packaging options aimed at both reduced handling and more efficient operations. An area of significant change has been the use of composite intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for the storage and use of combustible liquids. The commercial growth of composite IBCs in flammable and combustible liquid service has been challenging risk managers to assure a safe and NFPA 30– compliant operation. Find out about the provisions for "protected" and "unprotected" storage in NFPA 30 including liquid properties, container types, allowable quantities, storage arrangements, aisle spacing, and recognized fire protection systems. You'll also hear about a case study of the process used by a major specialty chemicals company to manage the hazard through the U.S.-wide implementation of a UL 2368 listed composite IBC program. Also, a new research program to explore the potential for safe storage of selected aqueous solutions of polar solvents and emulsions in these containers will be described.

David Nugent is responsible for global loss prevention for the Valspar Corporation. He is a member of the NFPA 30 technical committee and has over 25 years of experience in the industrial loss prevention field. He is a recipient of the Rutgers University Joseph B. Finnegan Award, and a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers Chicago Chapter, a Senior Member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) National and Chicago Chapter, and a Member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Mr. Nugent has given numerous presentations in the U.S., Europe, and Latin American at symposia and conferences covering various risk related and technical issues.

G. Thomas Work is a Corporate Safety Consultant for Dow Corning Corporation, a US based global specialty chemicals company (and end-user of CIBC's), where he has worked for 26 years. In his current role, he represents 18 manufacturing sites globally and leads the loss prevention program for the corporation. Mr. Work recently obtained a seat on the NFPA Industrial Fire Protection Section Board. He is a member of the Rising Sun Fire Department in Rising Sun, IN where he serves as the department safety officer. He also serves as the Ohio County, Indiana, Emergency Management Director.