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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 120CHOPPED RUBBER AND PLASTIC INSULATIONDESCRIPTIONPlastic and rubber insulation material, clean and free from other materials, in granular formCHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 500 to 570 1.76 to 1.97CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.docSIZE CLASS GROUPGranular 1 to 4 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSDuring handling and carriage no hotwork, burning and smoking shall be permitted in the vicinityof the cargo spaces containing this cargo. Prior to shipment, a certificate shall be given to themaster by the shipper stating that this cargo consists of clean plastic and rubber material only.When the planned interval between the commencement of loading and the completion ofdischarge of this cargo exceeds 5 days, the cargo shall not be accepted for loading unless thecargo is to be carried in cargo spaces fitted with a fixed gas fire-extinguishing system. Theadministration may, if it considers that the planned voyage does not exceed 5 days from thecommencement of loading to the completion of discharge, exempt from the requirements ofa fitted fixed gas fire-extinguishing system in the cargo spaces for the carriage of this cargo.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGENo special requirements.