Description
Black, finely divided residue from petroleum refining in the form of powder
and small pieces. The provisions of this schedule should not apply to materials having a
temperature below 55oC when loaded.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Powder
to small pieces
|
Not
applicable
|
599 to
800
|
1.25 to
1.67
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
SH
|
B
|
Hazard
Uncalcined petroleum coke is liable to heat and ignite spontaneously when
not loaded and transported under the provisions of this entry.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
"Separated from" foodstuffs.
"Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold
from" all goods of class 1, divisions 1.1 and 1.5.
"Separated by a complete compartment or hold from" all other hazardous
materials and dangerous goods (goods in packaged form and solid bulk materials).
Hold cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
1 When the cargo is loaded in a cargo space over a tank containing fuel or
other material having a flashpoint under 93°C, the cargo having a temperature of 55°C or
higher shall not be loaded in the cargo space, unless part of the cargo having a
temperature 44°C or lower is loaded in a layer of at least 0.6 m thickness throughout
the cargo space prior to loading the cargo having a temperature of 55°C or higher.
2 When the cargo having a temperature of 55°C or higher is loaded in
accordance with the above requirement and the thickness of the layer of the cargo to be
loaded is bigger than 1.0 m, the cargo shall first be loaded within a layer, the
thickness of which is between 0.6 m and 1.0 m.
3 After the completion of loading operation specified in the above
paragraphs, the loading operation may proceed.
The cargo shall be trimmed in accordance with the cargo information
required by section 4 of this Code.
Precautions
This cargo shall not be loaded when the temperature of this cargo exceeds
107°C. The master shall post warnings about the high temperature of this cargo near the
cargo spaces.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Protective clothing (gloves,
boots, coveralls and headgear).
Self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Spray nozzles.
|
| Emergency
procedures
|
| Wear protective clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.
|
| Emergency action in the event
of fire
|
| Batten down; use of ship's fixed
fire-fighting installation, if available.
Exclusion of air
may be sufficient to control fire.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|