Description
Foam glass gravel is a lightweight insulation product used in the
construction/building industry. This cargo is odourless and of grey anthracite
colour.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Various
|
Not
applicable
|
130 to
250
|
4.00
to 7.69
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
C
|
Hazard
Dust may cause skin and eye irritation.
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
Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or
other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks as well as protective
clothing, as necessary. Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to
prevent ingress of the cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
Entry into the cargo spaces containing this cargo shall only be permitted
for trained personnel wearing protective clothing and goggles or other equivalent dust
eye-protection as well as dust filter masks.
Clean-up
No special requirements.