Petroleum products classification

In terms of waste definition, there are three basic approaches (as it pertains to petroleum, petroleum products, and nonpetroleum chemicals) to defining petroleum or a petroleum product as hazardous (1) a qualitative description of the waste by origin, type, and constituents (2) classification by characteristics based on testing procedures and (3) classification as a result of the concentraUon of specific chemical substances. 

Part 1, comprised of one chapter, introduces the reader to the configuration of petroleum refining and the petrochemical industry. It also discusses key classifications of petrochemical industry feedstock from petroleum products. The final part explains and proposes possible synergies between the petroleum refinery and the petrochemical industry. 

American Society for Testing and Materials. 1989. ASTMand Other Specifications and Classifications for Petroleum Products and Lubricants. Philadelphia. 

Given the above disclaimers, Mr. Toscano provided the following The Chemical and Allied Products classification (SIC Code 28) experienced 38 deaths out of a reported 1,289,000 employees (in 1995). This is a relative risk of 0.6, lower than relative risk of the average job (1.0). The 1995 statistics for the Petroleum Refining classification (SIC Code 291) include 13 fatalities out of a listed 151,000 employees. The relative risk is 1.8. 

The 9 main divisions shown in Table I, Divisions B through J, classify material pertinent to the petroleum products, while the other divisions provide classifications for all other material relating to the petroleum industry. 

Fig. 5-26. Scheme for lithological classification of samples prior to interpretation of gases released by acid extraction (reproduced with permission of Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association from Poll, 1975). 

One TPH compound (benzene) has been shown to cause cancer (leukemia) in people. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that benzene is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1 classification). Some other TPH compounds or petroleum products, such as benzo(a)pyrene and gasoline, are considered to be probably and possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Groups 2A and 2B, respectively) based on cancer studies in people and animals. Most of the other TPH compounds and products are considered not classifiable (Group 3) by IARC. See Chapter 6 for more information on how TPH can affect your body. 

To promote uniformity in area classifications for oil and gas drilling and producing facilities, the American Petroleum Institute developed RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electri cal Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class 1, Division 1. and Division 2. Figures 17-4 to 17-14 show some common recommended classifications surrounding common production facility equipment as given in RP 500. API RP 500 also provides valuable tutorial information on the philosophies of area classification and the reader is encouraged to become familiar with this publication. 

RP 14F Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms RP. 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified As Class I, Division 1 and Division 2. 

The petroleum industry has not agreed on a standard classification system. Further, the classification of crude oil is of little importance in its production, with the exception that paraffinic crudes can precipitate wax... 

In modern terms, asphaltene is conceptually defined as the n-pentane-insoluble and benzene-soluble fraction whether it is derived from coal or from petroleum. There are a number of procedures used to isolate asphaltene (2-7), all of which appear to be reproducible (8) but do not necessarily provide equivalent end-products. The similarity between coal- and petroleum-derived asphaltenes begins and ends at the definition of the separation procedure. Puzinauskas and Corbett s (9) comments on asphalt may be paraphrased and applied to asphaltene. They state that the broad solvent classification is unfortunate it leads to misconceptions that petroleum and coal materials are alike, or at least similar. However, these two classes of materials differ not only in their origin, mode of manufacture and uses, but also in their chemical composition and physical behavior. 

DOT CLASSIFICATION 8 Label Corrosive SAFETY PROFILE Moderately toxic by ingestion, skin contact, and subcutaneous routes. A corrosive irritant to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flames, oxidizers. To fight fire, use alcohol foam. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx. Used as an intermediate in production of petroleum and polymer additives, and surfactants. See also AMINES. 

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