Ethylene Oxide

226 AFMAN 24-204(I)/TM 38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19H/ DLAI 4145.3 11 DECEMBER 2001 A6.13.1. Wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F) with glass, earthenware, or metal inner receptacles not over 500 g (17.6 ounces) capacity each. A6.13.2. Metal drums, (1A1), not over 100 L (26 gallon) capacity each. A6.13.3. Fiberboard box (4G) with inside glass, earthenware, or metal inner receptacles not over 500 g (17.6 ounces) capacity each. Gross weight must not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds). A6.13.4. Any DOT specification cylinder prescribed for any compressed gas except acetylene. A6.14. Ethylene Oxide. Silver mercury, or any of its alloys, or copper must not be used in any part of a packaging, valve, or other packaging appurtenance if that part, during normal conditions of transportation, may come in contact with ethylene oxide liquid or vapor. Copper alloys may be used only where gas mixtures do not contain free acetylene at any concentration that will form copper acetylene. All packaging and gaskets must be constructed of materials which are compatible with ethylene oxide and do not lower the auto-ignition temperature of ethylene oxide. Each completed package must meet PG I performance requirements. Package ethylene oxide as follows: A6.14.1. In inner glass ampoules or vials and placed in a fiberboard (4G) box. The total quantity of ethylene oxide must not exceed 100 g (3.5 ounces) per package. A6.14.2. In inner aluminum receptacles and placed in a fiberboard (4G) box constructed with top and bottom pads and perimeter liner. The inner aluminum receptacles must not contain more than 135 g (4.8 ounces.) The inner aluminum receptacles must be cushioned with an incombustible material. No more than 12 inner receptacles may be packed in one fiberboard (4G) box, and no more than 10 fiberboard (4G) boxes may be overpacked. A6.14.3. In inner metal receptacles and placed in a wooden (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F), or fiberboard (4G) box. The capacity of the inner metal receptacles must not exceed 340 g (12 ounces). The metal receptacles must be capable of withstanding a 1124 kPa (180 psig) burst pressure. Each inner metal receptacle must be insulated and equipped with a relief device of the fusible plug type with a yield temperature of 69 to 77 degrees C (156 to 171 degrees F). The capacity of relief device and insulation must be such that the charged receptacle will not explode when tested by the method described in Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet C-14 or other equivalent method. No more than 12 receptacles may be packed in one outer box. Each receptacle must not be liquid full below 82 degrees C (180 degrees F). A6.14.4. In 1A1 steel drums of no more than 231 L (61 gallons). The drum must be lagged, of all welded construction with the inner shell having a minimum thickness of 1.7 mm (0.068 inches) and the outer shell must have a minimum thickness of 2.4 mm (0.095 inches). Drums must be capable of withstanding a hydrostatic test pressure of 690 kPa (100 psig). Lagging must be of sufficient thickness so that the drum, when filled with ethylene oxide and equipped with the required pressure relief device, will not rupture when exposed to fire. The drum may not be liquid full below 85 degrees C (185 degrees F). Before each refilling, each drum must be pressure tested for leakage at no less than 103 kPa (15 psig). Each drum must be equipped with a fusible-type relief device with a yield temperature of 69 to 77 degrees C (157 to 170 degrees F). The capacity of the relief device and the effectiveness of the insulation must be such that the charged cylinder will not explode when tested by the method described in CGA Pamphlet C-14 or other equivalent method. A6.14.5. In DOT specification cylinders, as authorized for any compressed gas except acetylene. Pressurizing valves and insulation are required for cylinders over 4 L (1 gallon) capacity. Eductor tubes must be provided for cylinders over 19 L (5 gallon) capacity. Cylinders must be seamless or welded steel (not brazed) with nominal capacity of no more than 115 L (30 gallons) and may not be liquid full below 82 degrees C (180 degrees F). Before each refilling, each cylinder must be pressure tested for leakage at no less than 103 kPa (15 psig). Each cylinder must be equipped with a fusible-type relief device with a yield temperature of 69 to 77 degrees C (157 to 170 degrees F). The capacity of the relief device and the effectiveness of the insulation must be such that the charged cylinder will not explode when tested by the method described in CGA Pamphlet C-14 or other equivalent method. A6.15. Ethylamine (Monoethlamine, Aminoethane). A6.15.1. Use metal drums (1A1) which meet PG I performance level requirements. A6.15.2. Use any DOT specification cylinder prescribed for any compressed gas except acetylene. A6.16. Arsine; Cyanogen Chloride, Stabilized; Cyanogen, Liquefied; Germane; Liquefied Gas, Toxic; Phosgene; Phosphine. See 2.9 for additional information. A6.16.1. Handling Instructions. These items are extremely dangerous. Wear approved chemical safety mask and clothing when handling this material.