Definition(s)


Liquid Substances

Liquid substances are those having a vapour pressure not exceeding 0.28 MPa absolute at a temperature of 37.8°C.  <Annex II, Chapter 1, Regulation 1>.

Source: Resolution MEPC.118(52), amendments to the Annex of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (Revised Annex II of MARPOL 73/78), 15 October 2004, International Maritime Organization. Legislation

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