Deck General USCG Q#678 (Set 21)

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of ethanolamine, methyl acrylate, and glycerine. Which statement is true?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Glycerine is compatible with both of the other cargoes.

Glycerine is a stable polyol that exhibits full chemical compatibility with both ethanolamine and methyl acrylate under 46 CFR Part 153 compatibility charts, allowing safe adjacent stowage without reactive hazards.

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