PITCH PRILL (see appendix to this schedule)
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PITCH PRILL (see appendix to this schedule)

Description

Pitch prill is made from tar produced during the coking of coal. It is black with a distinctive odour. It is extruded into its characteristic pencil shape to make handling easier. Cargo softens between 40ºC to 50ºC. Melting point: 105ºC to 107ºC.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
9 mm diameter and up to 7 mm long Not applicable 500 to 800 1.25 to 2.00
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable CB and/or CR B

Hazard

Melts when heated. Combustible, burns with a dense black smoke. Dust may cause skin and eye irritation. Normally this cargo has a low fire risk. However powder of the cargo is easy to ignite and may cause fire and explosion. Special care should be taken for preventing fire during loading or discharging.

Stowage and segregation

Segregation as required for class 4.1 materials.

Hold cleanliness

No special requirements.

Weather precautions

Refer to the appendix to this schedule.

Loading

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

This cargo shall not be stowed in a cargo space adjacent to heated tanks to avoid softening and melting of the cargo.

Precautions

Refer to the appendix to this schedule.

Ventilation

Surface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, during the voyage for this cargo.

Carriage

After the completion of loading of this cargo, the hatches of the cargo spaces shall be sealed. Condensation in the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall be checked regularly during voyage.

Discharge

Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent dust generation.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

Emergency procedures

Special emergency equipment to be carried
Protective clothing (gloves, boots, overalls and headgear).

Self-contained breathing apparatus, spray nozzles.

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 available.

Exclusion of air may be sufficient to control fire.

Medical first aid
Refer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.

 APPENDIX - PITCH PRILL

General precautions

1 Personnel engaged in loading shall be supplied with gloves, dust masks, approved protective clothing and goggles.

2 Eyewashes and sunscreen creams shall be readily available.

3 Number of personnel in area of loading shall be kept to a minimum. Personnel in area of loading shall be aware of all the hazards involved.

4 Personnel engaged in the handling of this cargo shall wash well and keep out of the sun for a few days, after the cargo handling.

5 The hatch shall be closed after loading or discharge has ceased and the ship shall be washed out to remove all dust.

6 Due consideration shall be given to suspending cargo handling when wind is blowing dust.

7 After completion of discharging this cargo, the deck shall be cleaned up to remove all spillages.

8 Ventilation of the accommodation spaces shall be closed and the air conditioning systems for the accommodation spaces shall be on recycle mode when this cargo is being handled – either loading or discharging.

9 The cargo dust is easily ignited and may cause fire and explosion. Special care shall be taken to prevent fire during loading and discharging the cargo.

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