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BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES

DESCRIPTION
Brown coal (lignite) briquettes are manufactured by pressing dried brown coal particles into compressed blocks.
CHARACTERISTICS
ANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m3) STOWAGE FACTOR (m3/t)
Not applicable 750 1.34
SIZE CLASS GROUP
Mainly up to 50 mm MHB B
HAZARD
This cargo is easily ignited, is liable to heat spontaneously, may ignite spontaneously and may deplete oxygen in the cargo space.
STOWAGE & SEGREGATION
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
HOLD CLEANLINESS
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo. Previous cargo battens shall be removed from the cargo spaces.
WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
No special requirements.
LOADING
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
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 paid to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.
VENTILATION
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage. Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
CARRIAGE
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
DISCHARGE
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
CLEAN-UP
After discharge of this cargo, the bilge wells and the scuppers of the cargo spaces shall be checked and any blockage in the bilge wells and the scuppers shall be removed.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
SPECIAL EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIED
Nil
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Nil
EMERGENCY ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
Batten down. Exclusion of air may be sufficient to control fire. Do not use water. Seek expert advice and consider heading for the nearest suitable port.
MEDICAL FIRST AID
Refer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.
REMARKS
The use of CO2 or inert gas, if available, should be withheld until fire is apparent.
Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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