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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 143COPPER GRANULESDESCRIPTIONSphere shaped pebbles. 75% copper with lead, tin, zinc, traces of others. Moisture content 1.5%approximately. Light grey colour when dry, dark green when wet. Odourless.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 4000 to 4545 0.22 to 0.25SIZE CLASS GROUPFines up to 10 mmClinkers up to 50 mmNot applicableHAZARDNo 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.As the density of the cargo is extremely high, the tanktop may be overstressed unless the cargo isevenly spread across the tanktop to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall bepaid to ensure that tanktop is not overstressed during voyage and during loading by a pile of thecargo.PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.CI:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc