GYPSUM
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GYPSUM

Description

A natural hydrated calcium sulphate. Insoluble in water. It is loaded as a fine powder that aggregates into lumps. Gypsum is not water soluble. Average moisture content is 1% to 2%.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Up to 100 mm Not applicable 1,282 to 1,493 0.67 to 0.78
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable C

Hazard

No special hazards.

This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.

Stowage and segregation

No special requirements.

Hold cleanliness

No special requirements.

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading 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

No special requirements.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

Prior to washing out the residues of this cargo, the decks and the cargo spaces shall be shovelled and swept clean, because washing out of this cargo is difficult.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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