Description
The radioactivity of SCO-I is low. This schedule includes solid objects of
non-radioactive material having a radioactive material distributed on its surfaces
which:
1 the non-fixed contamination on the accessible surface, averaged over 300
cm2 (or the area of the surface if less than 300 cm2), does not
exceed 4 Bq/cm2 for beta and gamma emitters and low-toxicity alpha emitters,
or 0.4 Bq/cm2 for all other alpha emitters;
2 the fixed contamination on the accessible surface, averaged over 300
cm2 (or the area of the surface if less than 300 cm2), does not
exceed 4 x 104 Bq/cm2 for beta and gamma emitters and low-toxicity
alpha emitters, or 4 x 103 Bq/cm2 for all other alpha emitters;
and
3 the non-fixed contamination plus the fixed contamination on the
inaccessible surface, averaged over 300 cm2 (or the area of the surface if
less than 300 cm2), does not exceed 4 x 104 Bq/cm2 for
beta and gamma emitters and low-toxicity alpha emitters, or 4 x 103
Bq/cm2 for all other alpha emitters.
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
|
| 7
|
Not
applicable
|
|
B
|
Hazard
Low radioactivity.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
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. 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
Personnel shall not be exposed to dust of this cargo. Persons who may be
exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles and dust filter
masks. There shall be no leakage outside the cargo space in which this cargo is
stowed.
Ventilation
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during
voyage.
Carriage
All instructions provided by the shipper shall be followed for the carriage
of this cargo.
Discharge
All instructions provided by the shipper shall be followed for the discharge
of this cargo.
Clean-up
Cargo spaces used for this cargo shall not be used for other goods until
decontaminated. Refer to 9.3.2.3 of this Code.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Protective clothing (gloves,
boots, coveralls and headgear).
Self-contained breathing
apparatus.
|
| Emergency
procedures
|
| Wear protective clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.
|
| Emergency action in the event
of fire
|
| Batten down; use ship's fixed
fire-fighting installation, if fitted.
Use water spray to
control spread of dust, if necessary.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
Radio for medical
advice.
|
Remarks
Most materials are likely to be non-combustible. Speedily collect and
isolate potentially contaminated equipment and cover. Seek expert advice.