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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 137COARSE CHOPPED TYRESDESCRIPTIONChopped or shredded fragments of used tyres in coarse size.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 555 1.8SIZE CLASS GROUP15 cm x 20 cm approximately Not applicable CHAZARDMay self-heat slowly if contaminated by oily residual, if not properly aged before shipment and ifoffered to the shipment in smaller size than indicated in “characteristics”.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during loading and during voyage.This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo all non-workinghatches of the cargo spaces to which this cargo is loaded or to be loaded shall be closed.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 is free of oily products or oily residual and has beenstored under cover but in the open air for not less than 15 days prior to shipment.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.The administration may, if it considers that the planned voyage does not exceed 5 days from thecommencement of loading to the completion of discharge, grant exemption from therequirements of a fitted fixed gas fire-extinguishing system in the cargo spaces for the carriage ofthis cargo.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc