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System Requirement


Product
MMDI PMDI TDI
1. Impervious Spill Containment T T T
2. Material of Construction


Unlined Carbon Steel S T T
Lined Carbon Steel S S S
Stainless Steel S S S
3. Tanks: General


Above Ground T T T
Safe Access to Top of Tank C C C
Adequate Tank Capacity T T T
4. Pressure/Vacuum Rating


Known Working Pressure Rating and Vacuum Rating T T T
API or ASME Rated C C C
5. Dry Air or Nitrogen Pad T T T
6. Venting T T T
7. Pressure/Vacuum Protection


Primary Vacuum Protection T T T
Secondary Vacuum Protection C C C
Primary Pressure Protection T T T
Secondary Pressure Protection C C C
8. Level Indicator T T T
9. Level Alarms


Low-Alarm C C C
High-Alarm C C C
10. High-Level Switch


Independent of level indication system C C C
Terminates flow into tank C C C
11. Temperature Control T T T
Temperature Indicator T T T
Low Temperature Alarm C C C
High Temperature Alarm C C C
Insulation T S S
12. Agitation/Re-circulation


Tank Agitator S S S
Tank Re-circulation System C C C
13. Transfer Pump


Sealless Type C C C
Pressure gauge on discharge side of pump T T T
Drain valves capped or plugged
when not in use
T T T
Located Inside Containment C C C
14. Piping


Carbon Steel N/A T T
Stainless Steel T S S
Heat Tracing T S S
Insulation T S S
15. Gasket T T T
16. Filters/Strainers S S S
Drain/Vent Valves With Caps or Plugs T T T
Pressure Gauge on Both Sides of Filter T T T
Located Inside Containment C C C
Temperature Control T S S
17. Safety Considerations T T T
Shower & Eyewash T T T
Fall Protection T T T

(MMDI) Monomeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
(PMDI)  Polymeric Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
(TDI)     Toluene Diisocyanate

[T]  -  Equipment typically found on storage tanks that service the identified diisocyanate, and helps provide a basic level of protection against spills, leaks, or injuries. The accompanying text provides additional information.

[C]  -  Equipment that also helps provide protection against spills, leaks, or injuries of the identified diisocyanate. The accompanying text provides additional information.

[S]  -  Selection of this equipment depends on the specific product application, there may be several alternatives available. Additional
information and guidelines are presented in the accompanying text.