Chemical Reactivity Matrix - MS Team Up with Process Safety

What are the 2 major process safety incidents that happened due to failure of managing hazardous chemicals?

I. Deepwater Horizon 2010

II. Tianjin Explosion 2015

III. Beirut Explosion 2020

IV. Exxon Valdez 1989

• I and II

• II and III

• I and IV

• III and IV

During the Tianjin Explosions 2015, which of the following is NOT one of the hazardous materials quoted to be "improperly managed"?

• Potassium Nitrate

• Sodium Sulfide

• Potassium Chloride

• Sodium Cyanide

What does CRM stand for?

• Chemical Reactivity Matrix

• Combustible Reactivity Matrix

• Chemical Reaction Matrix

• Combustible Reaction Matrix

TRUE OR FALSE: CRM is important as it prevents chemical reaction due to improper storage of chemicals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a key step involved in CRM?

• Utilizing software such as CRW

• Referring to SDS, Chemical Register and Chemical Inventory as input for CRW

• Conducting site assessment

• Consulting with CRW vendors

When is CRM due for review?

I. When there is a change in Process Safety team members

II. Every 5 years

III. When there is a change of chemicals stored

IV. When incidents related to chemical reactivity occur

• I and II

• II and III

• I and IV

• III and IV

Which of the following are the limitations of CRW?

I. The compatibility chart generated does not include specific storage recommendations

II. Can only be executed when connected to the internet

III. Cannot exceed more than 100 chemicals

IV. Not all chemicals can be found in CRW

• I, II and III

• I, II and IV

• I, III and IV

• II, III and IV

TRUE OR FALSE: Based on Dangerous Goods & Combustible Liquids Storage Compatibility Chart, 2 chemicals that are classified as NON TOXIC NON FLAMMABLE GASES CANNOT be stored together.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are trinary reactions?

• Reactions involving 1 chemical

• Reactions involving 2 chemicals

• Reactions involving 3 chemicals

• Reactions involving 4 chemicals

TRUE OR FALSE: The deliverable of CRW is the compatibility chart.

• TRUE

• FALSE