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Ethanol - Tanker Segregation

Ethanol / alcohol tanker segregation from other cargoes per IBC Code Ch. 17 and USCG compatibility chart - water-miscible, foam-breaking hazard.

EthanolSegregationIBC
Compatibility
Separate tank + double-valve segregation

Formula, assumptions, and limits

Ethanol is water-miscible - fire-foam is broken down. Alcohol-resistant foam required (AR-AFFF). Ethanol explosion range 3.3–19 % volatile, low flash (13 °C) - strict Ex zoning.

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Cargo neighbours - USCG / IBC