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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 111CASTOR BEANS orCASTOR MEAL orCASTOR POMACE orCASTOR FLAKE UN 2969DESCRIPTIONThe beans from which castor oil is obtained.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable - -SIZE CLASS GROUPNot applicable 9 BHAZARDContain a powerful allergen which, by inhalation of dust or by skin contact with crushed beanproducts, can give rise to severe irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in somepersons. They are also toxic by ingestion.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs and oxidizing materials (goods in packages and solid bulkmaterials).HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSDue consideration shall be paid to prevent dust entering living quarters and working areas.Castor meal, castor pomace and castor flakes shall not be carried in bulk.Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from thedust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo.Due consideration shall be paid to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons whomay be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or other equivalent dusteye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.VENTILATIONSurface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, duringthe voyage for this cargo.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc