Not just cesium-137: how to properly transport hazardous materials in a car
June 23, 2023
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Judging by the FSB videos, which showed the detention of a “group of comrades” who decided to trade radioactive caesium-137, the latter were not particularly aware of the
Judging by the FSB videos, which showed the detention of a “group of comrades” who decided to trade radioactive caesium-137, the latter were not particularly aware of the rules for transporting such a dangerous cargo. In this regard, we decided to remind the reader of the nuances of transport by car, which are not prohibited for civil traffic, but potentially unsafe substances and materials.
We are all from time to time forced to transport in a personal car things that are not very healthy for health – for example, gasoline for a lawn mower in the country. Or containers of paint / solvents if we decide to make repairs in our apartment. And sometimes in the trunk of a car there is some poison for insects, which is necessary to save the crop in the same dacha.
To begin with, we remember that any container with such a thing should be tightly closed so that nothing spills anywhere. But making sure that the lid is tight, as practice shows, is not enough. For example, the author of these lines encountered a situation a few times when even on a brand new fuel canister he could not cope with his main function. As a result, the fuel that splashed into it (the car sways while driving) slowly poured out of the treacherously leaky cork. “Ambre” in the cabin, due to the fumes of spilled gasoline leaking from the trunk, was indescribable. And I had to design an improvised sealant – wrap the thread of the neck in several layers with a plastic bag …
When loading even a fully sealed container with something flammable or poisonous, do not lay it on its side so that in case of depressurization the hazardous contents cannot flow freely. The neck, lid, drain hole (and all similar elements of the vessel) should be straight up. To be sure. It is also impossible to stack another load on top of a container with something unsafe – especially something heavy or with sharp edges. So we will protect our jerry can cylinder bottle from possible damage.
Of course, it is necessary to ensure reliable fastening of potentially dangerous luggage in the luggage compartment. It should not be able to hang on it, both in turns and during acceleration and deceleration – so that it does not break, fall off and roll over on the road. And if you have a container with something volatile in your trunk – a plastic canister with gasoline, a bottle of acetone or, for example, a cylinder with construction foam – it is not recommended to leave the car in the scorching sun for a long time. time.
The listed substances (like many similar ones) have the ability to evaporate intensively or simply expand when heated. Such processes cause an increase in pressure and can sometimes lead to the fact that the container is not resistant to bursting – with all the consequences (in the most direct sense).
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We are all from time to time forced to transport in a personal car things that are not very healthy for health – for example, gasoline for a lawn mower in the country. Or containers of paint / solvents if we decide to make repairs in our apartment. And sometimes in the trunk of a car there is some poison for insects, which is necessary to save the crop in the same dacha.
To begin with, we remember that any container with such a thing should be tightly closed so that nothing spills anywhere. But making sure that the lid is tight, as practice shows, is not enough. For example, the author of these lines encountered a situation a few times when even on a brand new fuel canister he could not cope with his main function. As a result, the fuel that splashed into it (the car sways while driving) slowly poured out of the treacherously leaky cork. “Ambre” in the cabin, due to the fumes of spilled gasoline leaking from the trunk, was indescribable. And I had to design an improvised sealant – wrap the thread of the neck in several layers with a plastic bag …
When loading even a fully sealed container with something flammable or poisonous, do not lay it on its side so that in case of depressurization the hazardous contents cannot flow freely. The neck, lid, drain hole (and all similar elements of the vessel) should be straight up. To be sure. It is also impossible to stack another load on top of a container with something unsafe – especially something heavy or with sharp edges. So we will protect our jerry can cylinder bottle from possible damage.
Of course, it is necessary to ensure reliable fastening of potentially dangerous luggage in the luggage compartment. It should not be able to hang on it, both in turns and during acceleration and deceleration – so that it does not break, fall off and roll over on the road. And if you have a container with something volatile in your trunk – a plastic canister with gasoline, a bottle of acetone or, for example, a cylinder with construction foam – it is not recommended to leave the car in the scorching sun for a long time. time.
The listed substances (like many similar ones) have the ability to evaporate intensively or simply expand when heated. Such processes cause an increase in pressure and can sometimes lead to the fact that the container is not resistant to bursting – with all the consequences (in the most direct sense).
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.