Storage drum compounds

The design of any building or outside compound for the storage of chemicals in packages (e.g. drums, cylinders, sacks) will depend upon their hazardous characteristics (pages 228, 248 and 272). 

Shipment and. Storage, Sulfur monochloride is minimally corrosive to carbon steel and iron when dry. If it is necessary to avoid discoloration caused by iron sulfide formation or chloride stress cracking, 310 stainless steel should be used. Sulfur monochloride is shipped in tank cars, tank trucks, and steel drums. When wet, it behaves like hydrochloric acid and attacks steel, cast iron, aluminum, stainless steels, copper and copper alloys, and many nickel-based materials. Alloys of 62 Ni—28 Mo and 54 Ni—15 Cr—16 Mo are useful under these conditions. Under DOT HM-181 sulfur monochloride is classified as a Poison Inhalation Hazard (PIH) Zone B, as well as a Corrosive Material (DOT Hazard Class B). Shipment information is available (140). Uses, The reaction of S-CL with aromatic compounds can yield disulfides or mixtures of mono-, di-, and polysulfides. 

Cyanohydrins should be stabilized with acid to pH 3-4 to prevent decomposition 10 hydrogen cyanide and carbonyl compound. When cyanohydrins are shipped, steel drums, carboys, tank cars, and barges are used. In general, cyanohydrins are combustible liquids and many decompose upon heating. They should be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably outside and separated from other storage. Containers should be protected against physical damage. 

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