Description
The product consists of monocalciumphosphate, monohydrate. Granulated. Light
grey. Odourless.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| 0.2 mm
to 2 mm
|
Approximately 32°
|
900 to
1,100
|
0.91
to 1.11
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
CR
|
A and
B
|
Hazard
Potential inhalation hazard and eye irritation from monocalciumphosphate
dust during handling, placement and transportation.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
No special requirements.
Hold cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather precautions
When a cargo is carried in a ship other than a ship complying with the
requirements in 7.3.2 of this Code, the following provisions shall be complied with:
-
.1 the moisture content of the cargo shall be kept less than its TML
during loading operations and the voyage;
-
.2 unless expressly provided otherwise in this individual schedule,
the cargo shall not be handled during precipitation;
-
.3 unless expressly provided otherwise in this individual schedule,
during handling of the cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into
which the cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed;
-
.4 the cargo may be handled during precipitation under the conditions
stated in the procedures required in 4.3.3 of this Code; and
-
.5 the cargo in a cargo space may be discharged during precipitation
provided that the total amount of the cargo in the cargo space is to be discharged
in the port.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
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 protective clothing, gloves, goggles or other equivalent dust
eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
The appearance of the surface of this cargo shall be checked regularly
during the voyage. If free water above the cargo or fluid state of the cargo is observed
during the voyage, the master shall take appropriate actions to prevent cargo shifting
and potential capsize of the ship, and give consideration to seeking emergency entry
into a place of refuge.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
Avoid handling which creates dust.
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.
Exclusion of air may
be sufficient to control the fire.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|