FERROUS SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE
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FERROUS SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE

Description

Pale green crystals. Highly soluble in water. Product commonly referred to as "Copperas".

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Crystals Not applicable 750 to 1,250 0.80 to 1.33
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable C

Hazard

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.

Tends to caking when damp.

This cargo is highly soluble and will be acidic when wet.

Excessive levels spilt into water systems may result in oxygen depletion from the water.

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

Stowage and segregation

"Separated from" oxidizing substances.

Hold cleanliness

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

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. It 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

Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of this Code.

Precautions

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Persons who may be in contact with the product shall wear protective clothing, gloves and eye protection. Typically, this is a non-dusty product, however, in particularly dry conditions, if dust is generated, a filter mask shall also be worn. Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered, as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo.

Ventilation

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

Carriage

Hatches of the cargo spaces shall be weathertight to prevent water ingress.

Discharge

If this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.

Clean-up

After discharge of this cargo, the cargo spaces and the bilge wells shall be swept clean and then thoroughly washed out.

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