Investigation Report
Barton Solvents Flammable Liquid Explosion and Fire — Case Study
Barton Solvents Flammable Liquid Explosion and Fire — Case Study
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionFireHazardous substancesStatic electricity
- Fluid transfer
- HoseStorage tanksValve
- Fire protectionIgnition source controlVentilation
- Downstream and process industries
- Onshore facility
Summary
This case study examines a fire and explosions during ethyl acetate filling at Barton Solvents in Des Moines. Static discharge from unbonded metal components likely ignited vapour near a portable tank opening. It analyses nozzle and hose suitability, bonding and grounding, dip-pipe filling, and inadequate fire separation and suppression.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Static electricity; electrostatic discharge.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.