Description
This schedule includes ores containing naturally occurring radionuclides
(e.g. uranium, thorium) and natural or depleted uranium and thorium concentrates of such
ores, including metals, mixtures and compounds.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
-
|
-
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| 7
|
Not
applicable
|
|
B
|
Hazard
Low radiotoxicity. Some materials may possess chemical hazards.
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
This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo 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
Personnel shall not be unnecessarily exposed to dust of this cargo. Persons
who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or
other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. There shall be no leakage
outside the cargo space in which this cargo is stowed.
Ventilation
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during
voyage.
Carriage
All instructions provided by the shipper shall be followed for the carriage
of this cargo.
Discharge
All instructions provided by the shipper shall be followed for the discharge
of this cargo.
Clean-up
Cargo spaces used for this cargo shall not be used for other goods until
decontaminated. Refer to 9.3.2.3 of this Code.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Protective clothing (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
fire-fighting 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.
Radio for medical
advice.
|
Remarks
Most materials are likely to be non-combustible. Speedily collect and
isolate potentially contaminated equipment and cover. Seek expert advice.