Risk Management

POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL focuses on our core competences and optimizes our resources to achieve maximum productivity. POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL is always trying to take advantage of our expertise and thereby minimize our own expenses.

Our finance team consists of highly qualified and experienced professionals who have access to physical oil market in Bangladesh. They constantly monitor all the major factors that affect oil market in order to provide our clients with vital up-to-date information.

To cope with fluctuating conditions in the shipping market, POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL brings assurance to clients by providing up-to-date bunker risk management services. POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL offers a range of hedging products that can be specifically customized and tailored for each customer and situation.

POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL's extensive and expansive knowledge in oil, shipping and finance industries let our customers better manage risks exposure at all levels of operation. With contract in place, our customers are assured of security and stability, even in volatile market conditions.

With our extensive experience and proven track record, POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL is consistently in the utmost position to analyze market conditions and help our clients derive the best strategies in risk management.

POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL understands that the most volatile and unpredictable item in shipping accounts is fuel costs. Between 40 to 50 per cent of costs can come from bunkering in the running of a ship; thus any price changes can have major impacts on bottom lines.

By working closely with a broad variety of customers in the shipping industry, we are successful in providing Risk management services with day-to-day follow-up on hedging decisions.

SALES TERMS AND
CONDITIONS

These General Sales Terms and Conditions (the “Conditions”) shall apply to and govern each contract (the “Contract”) for the sale of Marine Fuel made or caused to be made by POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL, 121, Nahar Building, Strand Road, Banglabazar, Chittagong-4100, Bangladesh, Chittagong-4000, Bangladesh (the “Seller” which term shall include its servants, agents and designated representatives) to any purchaser of Marine Fuel (the “Buyer” which term shall include its servants, agents and designated representatives), unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Seller and the Buyer.

Any variation to these Conditions (including the inclusion of special terms) shall not be applicable and will be of no effect unless expressly agreed to in writing between the authorized representatives of the Seller or the Buyer.

  • The “Seller” means in this contract “POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL”.
  • The “Buyer” means the person, party, entity or corporation who accepts a quotation of the Seller for the sale of Products or whose order for Products is accepted by the Seller.
  • “Products” means products which the Seller shall supply including but not limited to marine fuel oil, intermediate fuel oil, marine diesel oil, and marine gas oil in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
  • The “Contract” means the agreement between Seller and Buyer subject to the terms and conditions hereunder.
  • “Vessel” means the vessel nominated by the Buyer to receive the Products purchased from the Seller under the Contract.
  • The Price shall be the agreed price in US dollars as set forth in the Contract. Unless otherwise expressly agreed upon in the Contract the Price is exclusive of applicable taxes (including Goods and Services Tax), levies, duties, port dues, barging/jetty fees, delivery charges, and all other costs and expenses arising out of or incurred in connection with the supply and/or delivery of the Products, all of which shall be borne by the Buyer. The Seller may include all these other taxes, levies, duties, dues, fees, charges, costs and expenses in its invoice or including the same in its invoice for the Price.
  • The Buyer shall give the Seller at least forty eight (48) hours’ (exclusive of Public holidays) Notice of Delivery to the Buyer’s nominated Vessel. The notice shall include the following information.
  • The name and flag of the Vessel;
  • A confirmation of the mode of delivery, i.e. offshore or out of port limit;
  • The name and contact person of the Vessel’s local agent;
  • The date and estimated time of arrival of the Vessel;
  • A confirmation of the quantity and grade of fuel ordered.
  • Any other information sought by the Seller
  • The Notice of Delivery referred to above must be sent during normal working hours (9am to 5pm local time). Notices sent after working hours shall be deemed to have been received on the next working day.
  • Unless the 48 hours Notice of Delivery above is sent to the Seller, under no circumstances shall the Seller be liable for any claims whatsoever arising out of a failure to supply marine fuel bunkers to the Buyers and/or their nominated Vessel.
  • Delivery shall be made at the option of the Seller who shall bunker the vessel as promptly as circumstances will permit. Seller shall use its best endeavors to deliver the Products to the Vessel on the nominated date and time of delivery.
  • Seller shall not be liable for loss, damage, delay or demurrage whatsoever incurred by the Buyer caused by, due to or which results from bad weather, congestion at delivery location, breakdown of bunker barge/tanker, breakdown or malfunction of delivery equipment, incompatibility of delivery and receiving facilities/equipment or from any other circumstance beyond the Sellers’ reasonable control.
  • Sellers may deliver the Products in one consignment or in partial lots, with each lot deemed to form part of the Contract.
  • If the Buyer causes delay to deliveries, the Buyer shall compensate the Seller on the basis of the actual costs incurred including any other damage and expense arising therefore.
  • Delivery shall be made during normal working hours or after working hours unless otherwise required and permitted by port regulations. In which event Seller shall not charge buyer with additional expenses arising there from.
  • If any relevant authority forces the Seller to effect delivery time, Buyer shall agree to accept such delivery even if without notice.
  • Delivery shall be made within areas nominated as bunkering areas by the relevant authority. Delivery shall be by barge/tanker or by any other accredited method of delivery. In the case of more than one method of delivery being available, the Seller shall elect one at their sole discretion.
  • When deliveries are made by barge/tanker, Buyer shall provide clear and safe berth for the barge/tanker(s) alongside vessel where receiving lines are located. Buyer shall indemnify Seller against any loss, damage or delay caused by Buyer’s vessel to barge/tanker(s).
  • Vessel shall arrange for all connections and disconnection between supplying pipelines or hoses and vessels’ intake lines and shall provide all necessary assistance and equipment to receive promptly all deliveries. Vessel shall receive bunker quantities as ordered by Buyer or vessel’s nominated / authorized person or Buyer’s local agent.
  • All deliveries shall be deemed to be completed and fulfilled when the Product has reached the flange connecting the delivery facilities with the receiving facilities provided by Vessel. The risk for the Products shall pass onto the Buyer when the Products delivered has reached the said flange and thereafter Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage.
  • Buyer shall indemnify Seller and supplier for all damages and liabilities arising from any acts or omission of Buyer or its servants, ship’s officers or crew or independent contractors in connection with the delivery of bunkers.
  • Bunkers are delivered under this contract not only on the credit of Buyer but also on the credit of the vessel receiving delivery of the bunkers. The Buyer warrants that it has informed and secured the agreement of the owners of the vessel that the Seller will have.
  • If the Buyer is acting on behalf of a principal (disclosed or undisclosed), then the Buyer and its principal shall both be jointly and severally liable to the Seller for payments and compliance with these Conditions.
  • In case vessel has not arrived within five (5) calendar days after the indicated E.T.A., Seller shall have the right to cancel supply without notice and Buyer cannot held Seller liable for not delivering.
  • Any requests by the Buyer for changes or cancellation in the grades or quantity of the products will be subjected to the Seller’s approval.
  • If the Buyer or Vessel fails to take delivery of the fuel on the nominated date or within the date range agreed upon, the Seller has the option to cancel the contract without any liabilities. This is without prejudice to any remedies of the Seller for breach of contract.
  • The quantity of the Products delivered shall be determined from either the gauge or meter reading of the barge tanks before and after delivery, at the option of the Seller.
  • The determination of the quantity of Products delivered as certified correct by the signature of the Chief Engineer / authorized person on board the Vessel receiving the Products on the Barge Delivery Receipt / Note shall be conclusive evidence of the quantity of the Products delivered, and shall be final and binding upon the Seller and the Buyer.
  • The Buyer may be present or represented by an accredited agent when the determination of quantity of the Products is performed in accordance with Clause 6.1, but if the Buyer is not present or represented, the Seller’s determination shall be deemed to be conclusive as per Clause.
  • Any dispute as to the quantity of the Products delivered must be made by way of written notice to the Seller within fourteen (14) days from the date of delivery, failing which the Sellers’ statement as to the amount of the Products delivered shall be deemed correct and conclusive.
  • The quality of the Products supplied to the Buyer shall be the Seller’s regular commercial grade offered generally to its customers at the time and place of delivery, unless specifications are expressly prescribed by the Buyers in the Contract, in which case such specifications shall represent the only quality specifications, which the Products are required to meet.
  • Deck, Engine & Electrical Goods Supply
  • The Buyer shall be solely responsible for the selection and acceptance of Products for use in the Vessel including making any necessary determinations for compatibility with marine fuels already on board.
  • The Seller shall not be responsible for/and the Buyer assumes all risks and liabilities arising from or in connection with the use of the Products in combination with other substances.
  • For deliveries ex-barge/tanker the Seller shall draw from the barge/tanker manifold two representative samples of each grade of Products supplied to the Vessel’s tanks by continuous drip sampling throughout the entire bunkering operation. These samples shall be sealed and signed by the Vessel’s master / Chief Engineer. Parties may also appoint independent surveyors to take and retain samples. One sealed sample shall be handed to the officer on duty on board the Vessel receiving the Products. The Seller shall retain one sealed sample for a period of thirty (30) days following delivery. Thereafter, unless the Buyer has given notice in writing of any claim, the Seller may dispose off the sample. The Seller shall not be liable for any claims concerning quality which have not been notified within the 30 day period.
  • Any samples of the Products drawn by the Buyer or their appointed representatives without the Seller’s knowledge or in the absence of the Seller shall not be a representative sample of the Products supplied and shall not be admissible as evidence of quality of the Products supplied to the Vessel under the Contract in any arbitration or other proceedings in relation to or arising out of or concerning the Contract.
  • The quality of the retained sample of the Products shall be final and conclusive as to the quality of the Products supplied as between the Seller and the Buyer. In the event of any disputes both Buyer and Seller shall send their retained samples to internationally recognized laboratories for testing. If the two results are not compatible, then the remaining sample in the Sellers’ or surveyor’s (if one is engaged) custody shall be tested at another internationally recognized laboratory of Seller’s choice. The result of such testing shall be final, conclusive and binding on Sellers and Buyers.
  • All claims by the Buyer against the Seller arising from or in connection with short quantity delivery of Products shall be deemed waived by the Buyer and completely extinguished unless notice in writing of such claim, particularizing the full extent of short quantity delivery, is sent to the Seller within fourteen (14) days from the date of delivery.
  • All claims by the Buyer against the Seller arising from or in connection with the quality of the Products supplied under the Contract shall be deemed waived by the Buyer and completely extinguished unless notice in writing of such claim, particularizing the nature and extent, is delivered to the Seller within fourteen (14) days from the date of delivery.
  • The submission of any claim to the Seller for quality and/or quantity disputes shall not suspend or release the Buyer of the obligation and responsibility to make full payment for the Invoiced amount within the time due. No legal or equitable set-off or counterclaim may be asserted against the Sellers’ right to receive payment of its invoices.
  • Unless specifically agreed upon in writing, payment of the invoice for the Products supplied and all applicable taxes (including Goods and Services Tax) levies, duties, expenses, delivery charges and all other costs arising out of or in connection with the supply and/or delivery of the Products shall be made by Buyer as directed by Seller within agreed time of payment as agreed by both buyer and seller in the nomination/confirmation. The Seller shall be entitled to immediately invoice the Buyer based upon telegraphic advice of delivery details. Delivery documents may be provided to Buyer at his request.
  • All payments made shall be free and clear, without any discount, deductions, withholding, legal or equitable set-off, or counterclaim whatsoever. For the avoidance of doubt, the Buyer shall make full payment of the invoice notwithstanding that there may be a dispute between the parties, including but not limited to any dispute arising out of or in connection with the quality or quantity of Products supplied.
  • The Buyer shall paid the invoice amount due from the supply to the Seller’s nominated Bank Account through Telegraphic Transfer or Seller’s nominated method as per invoice provided to the Buyer.
  • For the purpose of effective delivery, the Seller may require Telegraphic Transfer payment prior to delivery or an irrevocable standby letter of credit, banker’s guarantee, corporate guarantee or personal guarantee for payment on the relevant date to be issued in the Seller’s favor. The Seller reserves the right to terminate the contract without liability in the event that the Buyer fails to comply with the above requirement.
  • All overdue payments are subjected to an interest charge of two (02) percent per calendar month on the outstanding sum calculated on a daily basis from the due date until actual receipt by the Seller of sufficient cleared funds.
  • If the buyer fails to make payment on the due date of any invoice, then without prejudice to the Sellers’ other rights, the Seller shall be entitled to :
    • Suspend or cancel any or all orders or deliveries of Products to the Buyer; and/or
    • Appropriate any payment made by the Buyer to such Products or for Products supplied under any other contract with the Buyer, a the Seller may in its sole discretion think fit; and/or
    • Enforce any security for payment provided by the Buyer without further notice to the Buyer in order to recover any sums due and payable.
  • In the event of any leakage, spillage, overflow of bunkers causing or likely to cause pollution occurring from the Vessel at any stage, the Buyer shall immediately take such action as is necessary to effect clean up and failing prompt action, Buyer (who hereby warrants that he has been authorized by the vessel’s Owners) authorizes Seller to take whatever measures Seller deems fit to effect clean up at Buyer’s expense. Buyer warrants that the vessel at all times will be in compliance with all national and international regulations. It shall be the responsibility of vessel’s master to notify Seller of any special conditions, difficulties, peculiarities, deficiencies or defects with respect to the vessel or any part thereof, which might adversely affect the delivery of bunkers. Seller has the right to refuse to deliver bunkers to the vessel if in his sole discretion such delivery may result in adverse consequences of any kind whatsoever.
  • The Buyer agrees to disclose to the Seller immediately following such escape, spillage or discharge of the Products, all documents and information concerning such escape, spillage or discharge or any standing instructions or programs for the prevention, which are requested by the Seller or required by law or regulation applicable at the time and place where the Seller delivers the Products to the Buyer.
  • Without prejudice to any other condition of this contract, Seller shall not be responsible for any expenses, claim, losses, damages and liabilities arising in connections with Buyer’s receipt, use, storage and transportation of bunkers delivered under this contract, unless the same be due to Seller’s willful and proven misconduct. In all other cases Seller shall not be responsible and Buyer shall indemnify Seller against all losses, claims, demands and costs arising from actions by any third party.
  • The Buyer agrees to indemnify the Seller, its servants, agents or sub-contractors and hold them harmless from and against all claims, cost, damages, fines, penalties, and liabilities of whatsoever nature and howsoever (including without limitation injury to person or property) arising directly or indirectly out of or in any way connected with any breach of the Contract by the Buyer or from any act, omission, negligence or misconduct of its agents, employees, contractors, or persons acting under its authority.
  • Notwithstanding anything herein contained, the Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer, for any consequential or special losses or damages of whatsoever kind and howsoever caused in connection with the performance or failure to perform the Contract, including but not limited to loss of profits or business, loss by reason of shutdown, breakdown in machinery, non-operation, or any demurrage, loss of hire, cost of overheads thrown away, cost of substitute vessel, physical loss or damage of or to vessel or cargo due to delay or damages for detention payable by the Buyers.
  • Any loss or damage to the Products, or to any property of the Seller or its supplier or of any person, during loading caused by the Buyer’s designated vessel, shall as between the parties hereto, be borne by the Buyer and the Buyer shall to such extent indemnify of reimburse the Seller for the same.
  • In all cases, the liability of the Seller to the Buyer in respect of any claims for loss, damage or expense of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising shall in no circumstances exceed the value of the Products supplied.
  • For the avoidance of any doubt the Seller shall not be liable for any claims for demurrage by the Buyer howsoever caused, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing.
  • The Buyer shall pay the Seller all reasonable costs and expenses (including legal costs on an indemnity basis) incurred by the Seller in connection with any claim or counterclaim in any proceeding which may be brought by the Seller against the Buyer in connection with or arising out of any breach by the Buyer of the Contract.
  • In addition to any other excuses (arising out of the same or other causes) provided by law, no failure or omission by the Seller to carry out or observe any of these Conditions shall give rise to any claims against the Seller or be deemed to be a breach of these Conditions if the same shall arise out of causes not reasonably within the control of the Seller, whether or not foreseen. Without prejudice to the generality of the above, the following shall be regarded as and deemed to be causes not reasonably within the control of the Seller: -
    • Bad weather causing rough sea condition
    • Strikes, lockouts or other industrial action or labor disputes (whether involving employees of the Seller or third parties);
    • Acts, restrictions, regulations, bye laws, prohibitions or measures of any kind on the part of any government or local authority body;
    • War or threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil commotion or requisition;
    • Fire, flood, explosion, accident, tempest, storm or any act of God;
    • Difficulties in obtaining raw materials, labor, fuel, parts or machinery;
    • Power failure or breakdown in machinery, equipment or vessel.
  • This provision however does not excuse the Buyer from its obligation to make payment for all amounts due to the Seller under the Contract.
  • In the event that the Seller is prevented by reason of any cause whatsoever outside the Seller’s control from performing or completing any service for which an order has been given or an agreement made, the Buyer will pay to the Seller the amount of all abortive expenditure actually made or incurred and a price in proportion to the Products delivered.
  • The Seller shall give prompt notice of the force majeure and, so far as possible, of its extent and duration.
  • If as a result of any Force Majeure event, or any other event impacting on the global supply and/or price of petroleum products, supplies of crude oil or petroleum products are curtailed or become available to the Seller only under conditions which, in the Sellers’ sole judgment are deemed unacceptable, the Seller shall be entitled to withhold, reduce or suspend deliveries of the Products to such an extent as the Sellers in its absolute discretion decide. The Sellers may allocate Products on any fair and reasonable basis according to its own discretion to any buyers but shall not be required to increase supplies from other sources or to purchase the Products to replace the supplies so curtailed or be liable to the Buyer or indemnify the Buyer against any loss or liability incurred by the Buyer arising from or as a result of any deficiency in the quantities of Products delivered.
  • The risk for the Products shall pass onto the Buyer when the Products delivered has reached the flange connecting the delivery facilities with the receiving facilities provided by Buyer and thereafter Seller shall not be responsible for any loss or damage.
  • Notwithstanding delivery and the passing of risk in the Products, title and property in the Products shall not pass from the Seller to the Buyer until the Seller has received full payment for the Products and all applicable taxes (including Goods and Services Tax) levies, duties, expenses, delivery charges and all other costs arising out of or in connection with the supply and/or delivery of the Products. For the avoidance of doubt, the Seller shall be entitled to seek, recover and enforce payment on the invoice notwithstanding that property has not passed.
  • Until property in the Products has passed to the Buyer in accordance with Clause 13.2, the Buyer shall hold the Products as fiduciary and bailee of the Seller. The Buyer shall upon the written demand of the Seller return the Products at the Buyer’s costs. If the Buyer fails to do so the Seller may enter upon the Vessel and repossess the Product, in which event the Buyer shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred (including legal costs on an indemnity basis), and shall also be liable for any delays caused to the vessel.
  • The Buyer shall not pledge or in any way charge by way of security for any indebtedness, the Products or any part therefore which are the Property of the Seller. Without prejudice to the other rights of the Seller, if the Buyer does so, all sums whatsoever owing by the Buyer to the Seller shall immediately become due and payable.
  • The failure of the Seller to insist upon strict compliance of any of the terms or conditions hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of any of the rights of the Seller
  • Except where otherwise herein provided, these conditions are governed by and shall construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh. The Buyer submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Bangladesh to settle any dispute, which may arise in connection with the Contract hereunder.
  • Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Contract, including any question regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration at the Bangladesh Council for Arbitration (BCA) of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for the time being in force at the commencement of the arbitration which terms are deemed to be incorporated by reference into this clause.
  • PRODUCT NAME: Marine Bunker Fuel Oil
  • Company: APPLICATION Fuel used for marine boilers and marine furnaces. Fuel used for low and medium speed marine diesel engines.
  • Chemical Composition CAS Number Product Name Composition - Marine Bunker > 99 % Fuel Oil Hazardous Components Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), and extremely toxic and highly flammable gas, and other flammable light hydrocarbon gases may collect in vapour spaces where product is stored. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons will be present, some of which have been shown by experimental studies to induce skin cancer.
  • Contact with hot product may cause burns. May cause cancer, classified as a category 2 carcinogen. This material may contain significant quantities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PCAs), some of which have been shown by experimental studies to induce skin cancer. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours containing hydrogen sulphide may accumulate during storage or transport and may also be vented during filling of tanks. Hydrogen sulphide has typical “bad egg” smell but at high concentrations the sense of smell is rapidly lost, therefore do not rely on sense of smell for detecting hydrogen sulphide. Use specially designed measuring instruments for determining its concentration. During cleaning of engines, components and boilers there is a risk of inhalation of ash from combustion, which may contain potentially harmful components such as vanadium and other heavy metal oxides. This may cause irritation of the respiratory tract and possibly, difficulty in breathing. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
  • Eyes
    • Wash eye thoroughly with copious quantities of water, ensuring eyelids are held open. Obtain medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists. If hot material enters the eye, flood immediately with cold water to dissipate the heat, if possible, ensuring eyelids are held open. Take the casualty to hospital for examination and treatment without delay.
  • Skin
    • Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water s soon as reasonably. Remove heavily contaminated clothing and wash underlying skin. If hot product causes burns, the affected area should be flooded immediately with or immersed in clod water for 10 minutes, or longer if pain persists. Burns should be covered with clean cotton or gauze, and the casualty taken to hospital as soon a possible for examination and treatment. Never use gasoline, kerosene or other solvents to remove fuel oil from skin or clothing. Medical advice must be obtained urgently if product under high pressure has been injected through the skin.
  • Ingestion
    • If contamination of the mouth occurs, wash out thoroughly with water. Except as a deliberate act, the ingestion of large amount of product is unlikely. If it should occur, do not induce vomiting; obtain medical advice.
  • Inhalation
    • If inhalation of mists fumes or vapour causes irritation to the nose or throat, or coughing, remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist obtain medical advice.
  • Casualties suffering ill effects, as a result of exposure to hydrogen sulphide should be immediately removed to fresh air and medical assistance obtained without delay. Unconscious casualties must be placed in the recovery position. Monitor breathing and pulse rate and if breathing has failed, or is deemed inadequate, respiration must be assisted, preferably by the mouth-to-mouth method. Administer external cardiac massage if necessary. Seek medical attention immediately. It is advisable that all who are engaged in operations, in which contact with H2S may reasonably be anticipated, should be trained in the techniques of emergency resuscitation and in the care of an unconscious patient. Medical Advice If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Inhalation of hydrogen sulphide may cause central respiratory depression leading to coma and death. It is irritant to the respiratory tract causing chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary oedema. The onset of pulmonary oedema may be delayed of 24 to 48 hours. Treat with oxygen and ventilate as appropriate. Administer broncho-dilators if indicated and consider administration of corticosteroids. Keep casualty under surveillance for 48 hours in case pulmonary oedema develops. Note: High Pressure ApplicationsInjections through the skin resulting from contact with the product at high pressure constitute a major medical the product at high pressure constitute a major medical emergency. Injuries may not appear serious at first but within a few hours tissue becomes swollen, discolored and extremely painful with extensive subcutaneous necrosis. Surgical exploration should be undertaken without delay. Thorough and extensive debridement of the wound and underlying tissue is necessary to minimize tissue loss and prevent or limit permanent damage. Note that high pressure may force the product considerable distances along tissue planes.
  • For major fires call the Fire Service. Ensure and escape path is always available from any fire. Use foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Do not use water jets. Avoid spraying directly into storage containers because of the danger of boil-over. Fires in confined spaces should be dealt with by trained personnel wearing approved breathing apparatus. Combustion Products Toxic fumes may be evolved on burning or exposure to heat. See Stability and Reactivity, Section 10 of this Safety Data Sheet.
  • Ensure good ventilation. Evacuate all non essential personnel from the immediate area. Wear protective clothing. See Exposure. Controls / Personal Protection. Section 8, of this Safety Data Sheet. Depending upon its temperature the product may be liquid, semi-solid or solid. Protect drains from spills and prevent entry of product, since this may result in blockage on cooling. Should blockage occur, notify the appropriate authority immediately. Scrape up bulk of solid material and remove liquid with sand or other suitable inert absorbent material. If necessary, clean the contaminated area using hot water and detergent: absorb the washing- do not wash in to drains. Spilled material may make surfaces slippery. Recovery of large spillages should be affected by specialist personnel. It is advised that stocks of suitable absorbent material should be held in quantities sufficient to deal with any spillage with might be reasonably anticipated. Large and uncontained spillages should be smothered with foam to reduce the risk of ignition. The foam blanket should be maintained until the area is declared safe. Spillages of hot product in confined spaces may be especially hazardous because highly toxic hydrogen sulphide gas may be present. For spillages in such confined spaces the use of approved breathing apparatus by personnel specially trained in its use may be required. Vapour may collect in any confined space. In the case of spillage on water, prevent the spread of product by the use of suitable barrier equipment. Recover product from the surface. Protect environmentally sensitive areas and water supplies. The product may sink making recovery difficult. In the case of spillage at sea approved dispersants may be used where authorized by the appropriate government / regulatory authorities. Regular surveillance on the location of the spillage should be maintained. In the event of spillages contact the appropriate authorities.
  • Storage Conditions
    • Store and dispense only in well-ventilated areas away from heat and sources of ignition. Store and use only in equipment / containers designed for use with this product. Containers must be properly labeled and kept closed when not in use. Do not remove warning labels from container. Empty packages may contain some remaining product. Retain hazard-warning labels on empty packages as a guide to the safe handling, storage and disposal of empty packaging. Do not enter storage thanks without breathing apparatus unless the tank has been well ventilated and the tank atmosphere has been shown to contain hydrocarbon vapour concentrations of less than 1% of the lower flammability limit and an oxygen concentration of at least 20% volume. Confined spaces contaminated with hydrogen sulphide must always be considered as constituting potentially life-threatening environments. Entry into such spaces must never be undertaken except under extreme emergency when no alternative is possible and then only by trained operators wearing air-supplied breathing apparatus of an approved type and following procedures strictly in accordance with the statutory Regulations governing such entry. Please see the comments in Section 8 (Exposure Controls / Personal Protection) of this data sheet. Always have sufficient people standing by outside the tank with appropriate breathing apparatus and equipment to affect quick rescues. It is advisable that all who are engaged in operation, in which contact with hydrogen sulphide may be reasonably anticipated, should be trained in the techniques of emergency resuscitation and in the care of an unconscious patient.
  • Handling Precautions
    • Ensure good ventilation and avoid as far as reasonably practicable the inhalation and contact with vapours, mists or fumes, which may be generated during use. If such vapour, mists or fumes which may be generated, their concentration in the workplace air should be controlled to the lowest reasonably practicable level. Avoid contact with skin and observe good personal hygiene. Avoid contact with eyes. If splashing is likely to occur wear a full-face visor or chemical goggles as appropriate. Avoid inhalation of dust from combustion/exhaust spaces. Whilst using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after contact. Use disposable cloths and discard when soiled. Do not put soiled cloths into pockets. Take all necessary precautions against accidental spillage into soil or water.
  • Fire Prevention
    • Light hydrocarbon vapours can build up in the headspace of tanks. These can cause flammability / explosion hazards even at temperatures below the normal flash point (note : flash point must not be regarded as a reliable indicator of the potential flammability of vapour in tanks headspaces). Tank headspaces should always be regarded as potentially flammable and should always be regarded, as potentially flammable and care should be taken to avoid static electrical discharge and all ignition sources during filling, ullaging and sampling from storage tanks. Will present a flammability hazard if heated above flash point but bulk liquids at normal storage temperatures will present virtually no fire hazard. If fuel contacts hot surfaces, or leaks from high-pressure fuel pipes, the vapour and / or mists generated will create a flammability or explosion hazard. When the product is pumped (e.g. during filling, discharge or ullaging and when sampling, there is risk of static discharge. Ensure equipment used is properly earthed or bonded to the tank structure. Product contaminated rags; paper or material used to absorb spillages, represent a fire hazard, and should not be allowed to accumulate. Dispose of safely immediately after use. Empty containers represent a fire hazard as they may contain some remaining flammable product and vapour. Never cut, weld, solder or braze empty containers.
  • Exposure Limits
    • There is no appropriate occupational exposure limit for this material. Ensure good ventilation. Avoid, as far as reasonably practicable, inhalation of vapour, mists or fumes generated during use. If vapour, mists or fumes are generated, their concentration in the workplace air should be controlled to the lowest reasonably practicable level. Relevant exposure limits are :
      • Hydrogen sulphide
        • ACGIH (USA) : TLV 10 ppm (8 hr TWA) 15 ppm (15 min STEL)
      • Protective Clothing
        • Wear face visor or goggles in circumstances where eye contact can accidentally occur. When handling heated material suitable protective clothing of appropriate standard should be worn to prevent thermal burns. If skin contact is likely, wear impervious protective clothing and / or gloves. Protective clothing should be regularly inspected and maintained: overalls should be dry-cleaned, laundered and preferably starched after use.
      • Respiratory Protection
        • If operation are such that the excessive generation of vapour, mist or fume maybe anticipated, to which operators may unavoidably be exposed, then suitable approved respiratory equipment should be worn. Note: Approved air – supplied breathing apparatus must be worn where there may be potential for inhalation of hydrogen sulphide gas. The use of respiratory equipment must be strictly in accordance with the manufacturers, instruction and any statutory requirements governing its selection and use
  • Characteristics Test Method Units Typical Results Physical State - - Liquid Odour - - Characteristic hydrocarbon Density @ 15â—¦C ASTMD 1298/ISO 12185 Kg / m3 1010 max Kinematic viscosity @ 50â—¦C ASTM D 445/ISO 3104 Mm2 /s 30 – 700 Flash point (PMC) ASTM D 93 ISO 2719 â—¦C 60.5 min
  • Conditions to Avoid
    • Stable at ambient temperatures. Hazardous polymerization reactions will not occur.
  • Materials to Avoid
    • Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
  • Hazardous Decomposition Products
    • Thermal decomposition products will very with conditions. Overheating in storage may cause partial vaporization and decomposition with the production of toxic hydrogen sulphide gas (H2S) Incomplete combustion will generate smoke, carbon dioxide and hazardous gases, including carbon monoxide. Fuel oil ash / dust can be hazardous if inhaled. Before working in combustion / exhaust spaces or handling fuel oil ash / dust the area should be thoroughly damped down with water. If this is not possible, wear full breathing apparatus or positive pressure filter sets. Protective clothing must always be worn. When inspecting combustion / exhaust spaces, wear full-face dust respirator and protective clothing
  • Eyes
    • Unlikely to cause more than transient stinging or redness if accidental eye contact occurs. Will cause burns if hot material contacts eyes.
  • Skin
    • Will cause burns if hot material contacts skin as with all such products containing potentially harmful levels of PCAs, prolonged or repeated skin contact may eventually result in dermatitis or more serious irreversible skin disorders including cancer.
  • Ingestion
    • Unlikely to be swallowed in view of the high handling temperatures.
  • Inhalation
    • May be irritating to eyes, nose and throat at high vapour concentrations. May be toxic by inhalation when hydrogen sulphide is present in the vapour. Hydrogen sulphide gas may in addition produce irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Vapour mists or fumes may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons some of which are known to produce skin cancer. The inhalation of vapour, mists or fumes over long periods may therefore be hazardous. Dusts generated during the removal of ash deposits from engine / boiler combustion surfaces or exhaust spaces, will be harmful if inhaled and may cause nausea and eye, nose and throat irritation Repeated contact may result in serious irreversible disorders.
  • Mobility
    • Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
  • Persistence and degradability
    • This product is inherently biodegradable.
  • Bio accumulative potential
    • This material may accumulate in sediments.
  • Aquatic toxicity
    • Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the equatic environment spills may form a film on water surfaces causing physical damage to organisms. Oxygen transfer could also be impaired.
  • Dispose of by incineration or other suitable means under conditions approved by the local authority of via
  • Licensed waste disposal contractor. At sea, used or unwanted product should be stored for eventual discharge into port approved waste oil disposal facilities.
  • Empty packages may contain some remaining product. Hazard warning labels are a guide to the safe handling of empty packaging and should not be removed.
  • Not classified as hazardous for transport (ADR, RID, UN, IMO, IATA / ICAO).
  • EU Category of Danger
  • Carcinogenic category 2 Dangerous for the environments
  • EU Labelling
  • Symbol :
    • Skull and crossbones
  • Indication of danger:
    • None
  • Risk ® Phrases :
    • R45 May cause cancer
    • R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
    • R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  • Safety (s) Phrases:
    • S53 Avoid exposure – obtain special instruction before use.
    • S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
    • S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
  • Health and safety precautions and environmental advice noted in this data sheet may not be accurate for all individuals and / or situations. It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Ready to start work with us?

Get In Touch
about us

POLYCORN INTERNATIONAL is doing its operations at Chittagong Port and Mongla Port in Bangladesh with a view to providing bunker fuels to domestic and global shipping vessels.

Read More...
navigation
our services
contact us
Copyright 2018 Polycorn. All Rights Reserved.