Presenters: Joseph Scheffey, Hughes Associates, Inc; Robert Benedetti, NFPA; Christopher Mealy, Hughes Associates, Inc.; David P. Nugent, Valspar Corporation
During this panel presentation, two separate projects sponsored by the Fire Protection Research Foundation on the use of non-listed, nonmetallic intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for shipping, storage, and operations involving flammable and combustible liquids will be discussed. The panel will discuss phase I results of a Foundation project to develop credible independent data to support a low fire hazard designation for a group of commonly used aqueous liquids and emulsions. Research to assess hazards associated with non-listed composite IBCs and to develop potential passive and active protection strategies for these IBCs used in operations within existing facilities operations will also be discussed.
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