9.1 General
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9.1 General

Solid bulk cargoes which may possess chemical hazards during transport, because of their chemical nature or properties, are in group B. These materials can be classified as follows:

  • .1 dangerous goods (see 9.2.2), not possessing additional chemical hazards specified in 9.2.3;

  • .2 MHB (see 9.2.3); or

  • .3 dangerous goods also possessing additional chemical hazards specified in 9.2.3.

It is essential to obtain current, valid information about the physical and chemical properties of the cargoes to be shipped in bulk, prior to loading.

Parent topic: Section 9 – Materials possessing chemical hazards
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