Description
White crystals. Soluble in water. Derived from the action of nitrate acid on
lead.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of
repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Not
applicable
|
Not
applicable
|
-
|
-
|
| Hazard classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary
hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| 5.1
|
6.1
|
|
B
|
Hazard
Toxic if swallowed or dust inhaled.
Not combustible by itself, but mixtures with combustible materials are
easily ignited and burn fiercely.
Stowage and segregation
"Separated from" foodstuffs.
Hold cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather precautions
This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during
loading and during voyage. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During
loading of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces to 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
Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent
ingress of the cargo. 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. The master and officers are
to note that the ship's fixed gas fire-fighting installation will be ineffective on
fires involving this cargo and that applying copious amounts of water may be
necessary.
Ventilation
Natural surface ventilation shall be conducted during the voyage, as
necessary, for the cargo spaces carrying this cargo.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Protective clothing (gloves,
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
|
| Use copious quantities of water,
which is best applied in the form of a spray to avoid disturbing the surface
of the material. The material may fuse or melt, in which condition
application of water may result in extensive scattering of the molten
materials. Exclusion of air or the use of CO2 will not control
the fire. Due consideration should be given to the effect on the stability
of the ship due to accumulated water.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|