Although no two Phosphorus Oxychloride (un)loading solutions will be identical, the product itself determines much of the critical design criteria that will ensure that optimum safety and productivity can work together in harmony. 

What is Phosphorus Oxychloride? Phosphorus Oxychloride, also known as Phosphoryl Oxychloride is a colorless to slightly cloudy, oily fuming liquid with a strong odor that’s used as a chlorinating agent in gasoline additives, plasticizers, hydraulic fluids, and pesticides.

In the United States, Phosphorus Oxychloride is a “tight-fill” (closed-loop) (un)loading operation and is loaded into rail cars via chemical hoses, stainless steel or 3′ PTFE lined loading arms. Phosphorus Oxychloride if not handled properly can cause serious injuries and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Additionally, because operators are on top of the vehicles during the loading process, robust, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure increased throughput, without compromising operator safety.

Phosphorus Oxychloride is typically shipped in 10,000 gallon DOT-103 rubber lined, insulated, or non-insulated tank cars with safety valves.  The rails cars themselves are ~ 9′ outside diameter with an overall length of ~45′ to 50′, with a 6′ x 6′ center opening or off-set crash box openings.