A pump room of chemical tanker exploded during cleaning operation of the strainer for cargo in the pump room.

 Two crews were killed.

　

・Un.No.1114, Class 3

・Colorless, mobile liquid with aromatic odor

・Flash point...minus 11C

・Explosive limit...1.4-8%

・Sp.Gr. 0.8790 (20/4C)

・Slightly soluble into water

・Carcinogen (Chronic effects of a toxic nature)