5. Design and Construction of Transport and Storage Equipment

5.1. Railcars (Rail Tank Wagons)

Railcars for the carriage of styrene must meet the design and construction requirements of:

a) National Regulations or Local Railway Administration Regulations, when used for national transport.
b) International Regulations, such as the International Regulations concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID), when used for international transport.

In addition it is recommended that railcars are designed and constructed in accordance with the recommendations as described in: http://www.cefic.org/files/Publications/Rail_FINAL%2004092003.pdf

In addition to the Cefic Guidelines it is recommended that the railcars are coated to prevent polymerization of the styrene. Zinc silicate coating is commonly used.

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