BAUXITE
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BAUXITE

 The provisions of this schedule shall apply to bauxite cargoes:

  • .1 containing either:

    • .1 30% or less of fine particles less than 1 mm (D30 ≥ 1 mm); or

    • .2 40% or less of particles less than 2.5 mm (D40 ≥ 2.5 mm); or

    • .3 both;

  • or

  • .2 where the shipper provides the master with a certificate, in accordance with the result of the test approved by the competent authority of the port of loading,footnote stating that the moisture of the cargo freely drains from the cargo so that the degree of saturation is not liable to reach 70%.

Description

A reddish-brown to brownish-yellow clay-like and earthy mineral. Insoluble in water.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Typically up to 500 mm Not applicable 1,100 to 2,000 0.50 to 0.91
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable C

Hazard

No special hazards.

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. When the stowage factor of this cargo is equal to or less than 0.56 m3/t, the tank top may be overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread across the tank top to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall be given to ensure that the tank top is not overstressed during the voyage and during loading by a pile of the cargo.

Precautions

Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo. The bilge system of a cargo space to which this cargo is to be loaded shall be tested to ensure it is working.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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