LINTED COTTON SEED with not more than 9% moisture and not more than 20.5% oil
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - International Codes - IMSBC Code – International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code – Resolution MSC.268(85) - Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes - LINTED COTTON SEED with not more than 9% moisture and not more than 20.5% oil

LINTED COTTON SEED with not more than 9% moisture and not more than 20.5% oil

Description

Cotton seed with short cotton fibres adhering to the kernel after approximately 90%-98% of the cotton has been removed by machine.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
- Not applicable 490 2.02
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable SH B

Hazard

May self-heat and deplete oxygen in cargo space.

Stowage and segregation

No special requirements.

Hold cleanliness

Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be handled during precipitation. During handling of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into which this cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed.

Loading

Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of this Code.

Precautions

Entry into the cargo space for this cargo shall not be permitted until the cargo space has been ventilated and the atmosphere tested for concentration of oxygen.footnote

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

Hatches shall be weathertight to prevent the ingress of water.

Discharge

If this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhanging faces, as necessary.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

Emergency procedures

Special emergency equipment to be carried
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Emergency procedures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Emergency action in the event of fire
Batten down; use ship's fixed fire-fighting installation, if fitted.
Medical first aid
Refer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.
Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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