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SAND

 Sands included in this schedule are:

Foundry sand Silica sand
Potassium felspar sand Soda felspar sand
Quartz sand  

Description

Usually fine particles. Abrasive and dusty.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
0.1 mm to 5 mm Not applicable 1,020 to 2,000 0.50 to 0.98
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable C

Hazard

Inhalation of silica dust can result in respiratory disease. Silica particulates are easily transported by air and inhaled.

Industrial sand may be coated with resin and will cake if exposed to heat (55°C to 60°C).

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

Stowage and segregation

Industrial sand coated with resin shall be "separated from" sources of heat.

Hold cleanliness

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

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during loading and during voyage. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces to 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.

When the stowage factor of this cargo is equal to or less than 0.56 m3/t, 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 the cargo.

Precautions

Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo. Due consideration shall be given to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

The bilge wells of the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall be kept dry.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

After discharge of this cargo, particular attention shall be given to bilge wells of the cargo spaces.

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