CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER
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CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER

The provisions of this schedule shall apply only for cargoes containing not more than 15.5% total nitrogen and at least 12% water.

Description

Granules mainly of a double salt (calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate). Refer to the schedule for CALCIUM NITRATE UN 1454 where the total nitrogen content exceeds 15.5%, or where the water content is less than 12%.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
1 mm to 4 mm 34° 1,053 to 1,111 0.90 to 0.95
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

"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

No special requirements.

Ventilation

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

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

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