Description
Brown to black material in the form of coarse lumps or chunks formed during
the smelting of primary and secondary lead containing materials and composed mainly of
sulphides of lead, copper and iron. The material is used in the production of copper
and/or lead metal and precious metals.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Up to
500 mm
|
Not
applicable
|
3,180
to 4,960
|
0.20
to 0.31
|
| Hazard
classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
|
|
Not
applicable
|
TX
and/or CR
|
B
|
Hazard
May have acute inhalation toxicity. May cause long-term health effects.
Corrosive to eyes and irritating to skin.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
"Separated from" foodstuffs.
Hold cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
As the density of the cargo is extremely high, 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 this cargo.
Precautions
Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear personal
protective equipment including goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection,
respiratory protection and/or skin protection as necessary. Due consideration shall be
given to prevent dust entering living quarters and enclosed working area. Eating and
drinking shall be prohibited in the cargo work areas.
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,
gloves, boots, coveralls and headgear).
Self-contained breathing
apparatus.
|
| Emergency
procedures
|
| Wear protective clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.
|
| Emergency action in the event
of fire
|
| Batten down; use ship's fixed
firefighting installation, if fitted.
Use water spray to control spread
of dust, if necessary.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|