MSC 85/26/Add.2 ANNEX 3 RESOLUTION MSC.268(85) - US Coast ...

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 107CALCIUM NITRATE UN 1454DESCRIPTIONWhite deliquescent solid soluble in water. The provisions of this Code should not apply to thecommercial grades of calcium nitrate fertilizers consisting mainly of a double salt(calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate) and containing not more than 10% ammonium nitrateand at least 12% water of crystallization.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 893 to 1099 0.91 to 1.12SIZE CLASS GROUPNot applicable 5.1 BHAZARDNon-combustible materials. If involved in a fire, will greatly intensify the burning ofcombustible materials. Although non-combustible, mixtures with combustible material are easilyignited and may burn fiercely.This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet.This cargo is harmful if swallowed.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be handled duringprecipitation. During handling of this cargo all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces intowhich this cargo is loaded or to be loaded shall be closed.LOADINGAppropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the cargo from contact with combustiblematerials.Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSBilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc