Description
Green, brown or uncoloured glass. May have a slight sweet smell. Used to
make new glass, glass wool and foam glass. It may also be flint flat glass cullet which
may have a grey or ochre appearance caused by adherent glass dust. May have a slight
odour caused by organic impurities (plastics, foil). Used for glass production (bottle
industry).
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Up to
200 cm
|
Not
applicable
|
600 to
1,330
|
0.75
to 1.67
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
C
|
Hazard
Potential inhalation hazard and skin and eye irritation from cullet dust
during handling, placement and transportation.
Potential risk for cuts or punctures during handling and placement.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
Precautions
To protect against possible cuts or penetration injuries as well as against
exposure of glass dust to skin, ears and eyes, personnel working with glass cullet shall
wear long sleeves, pants, gloves, work boots, hard hats, ear protection and eye
protection. Shirt sleeves and pant legs can be taped for additional protection.
Personnel can also wear disposable nuisance dust masks to protect against
dust inhalation.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
Avoid handling which creates dust. Wet suppression is an effective measure
of dust control.