Description
Concentrates or lumpy, dark grey in colour.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Up to 254 mm
|
Not applicable
|
2,222 to 3,030
|
0.33 to 0.45
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| Not applicable
|
Not applicable
|
Not applicable
|
C
|
Hazard
Toxic by dust inhalation.
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.
As the density of the cargo is extremely high, the tank top may be
overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread across the tank top to equalize the
weight distribution. Due consideration shall be given to ensure that the tank top is not
overstressed during the voyage and during loading by a pile of the cargo.
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 goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks.
Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.