Description
A coarse distilled residue of Coal Tar, a by-product of Cokes production.
Mostly comprises many kinds of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. A black solid at ambient
temperature. It is insoluble in water. A raw material in use for electrodes and
materials covering pitch bound on metallurgy coke. The moisture content is up to 6%.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Up to 100 mm 1 to 10%
of fine particles: less than 1 mm
|
Not applicable
|
600 to 1,100
|
0.91 to 1.67
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not applicable
|
Not applicable
|
TX and/or CR
|
B
|
Hazard
When heated, it melts and turns into inflammable liquid. It softens between
70°C and 120°C. Corrosive to eyes. May cause long-term health effects. This cargo is
non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
Precautions
Persons who may be in contact with this cargo shall be supplied with
protective gloves, dust masks, protective clothing and goggles.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Protective clothing (goggles, dust
filter masks, gloves and coveralls).
|
| Emergency
procedures
|
| Wear protective clothing,
protective gloves, dust masks and goggles.
|
| Emergency action in the event
of fire
|
| Batten down; use ship's fixed
fire-fighting installation, if fitted.
Exclusion of air may
be sufficient to control fire.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|