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Introduction Properties of Crude Oils and Oil Products 10/00 vii During any oil spill incident , the properties of the spilled oil must be known immediately. Unfortunately, the properties routinely measured by oil producers and refiners are not the ones that on-scene commanders need to know most urgently. Oil producers and refiners typically do not know to what extent or at what rate their oils will evaporate; the viscosity of the oil at ambient temperatures as it evaporates; if the oil is likely to sink or submerge; if dispersion can be enhanced with chemicals; if emulsions will form; the health hazard to on-site personnel from volatile organic compounds; or the toxicity to marine or aquatic organisms.
Introduction Properties of Crude Oils and Oil Products – 10/00 vii During any oil spill incident, the properties of the spilled oil must be known immediately.
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