AMORPHOUS SODIUM SILICATE LUMPS
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AMORPHOUS SODIUM SILICATE LUMPS

 This schedule shall apply only to amorphous sodium silicate lumps with molar ratio of silicon dioxide to sodium oxide (SiO2/Na2O) greater than 3.2.

Description

Lumps. Colourless to green glassy solid.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Up to 100 mm Not applicable 1,100 to 1,500 0.67 to 0.91
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable CR B

Hazard

Dust may cause skin and eye irritation.

This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet.

This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.

Stowage and segregation

No special requirements.

Hold cleanliness

Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be handled during precipitation. During handling of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into which this cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed.

Loading

During loading, due consideration shall be given to minimize dust generation. Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of this Code.

Precautions

Bilge wells shall be clean and dry and covered as appropriate to prevent ingress of the cargo.

Persons who may be exposed to the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo.

Ventilation

The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

During discharge, due consideration shall be given to minimize dust generation. This cargo is hygroscopic and may cake in overhangs, impairing safety during discharge. If this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

Emergency procedures

Special emergency equipment to be carried
Nil
Emergency procedures
Nil
Emergency action in the event of fire
Nil
Medical first aid
Refer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.
Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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