Description
Plastic and rubber insulation material, clean and free from other materials,
in granular form.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Granular 1 mm to 4
mm
|
Not applicable
|
500 to 570
|
1.76 to 1.97
|
| 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.
Precautions
During handling and carriage, no hot work, burning and smoking shall be
permitted in the vicinity of the cargo spaces containing this cargo. Prior to shipment,
a certificate shall be given to the master by the shipper stating that this cargo
consists of clean plastic and rubber material only. When the planned interval between
the commencement of loading and the completion of discharge of this cargo exceeds 5
days, the cargo shall not be accepted for loading unless the cargo is to be carried in
cargo spaces fitted with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system. The Administration may,
if it considers that the planned voyage does not exceed 5 days from the commencement of
loading to the completion of discharge, exempt from the requirements of a fitted fixed
gas fire-extinguishing system in the cargo spaces for the carriage of this cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.