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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 173FERROPHOSPHORUS(including briquettes)DESCRIPTIONAn alloy of iron and phosphorus used in the steel industry.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 5000 (0.2 for briquettes)SIZE CLASS GROUPDiameter: 2.54 mm MHB BHAZARDMay evolve flammable and toxic gases (e.g., phosphine) in contact with water.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONSegregation as for class 4.3 materials. “Separated from” foodstuffs and class 8 liquids.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.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.PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as reasonably practicable.VENTILATIONMechanical ventilation shall be conducted during the voyage for the cargo spaces carrying thiscargo. Ventilation fans shall be of certified safe type for use in a flammable atmosphere.They shall normally be run continuously whenever this cargo is on board. Where this isimpracticable, they shall be operated as weather permits and in any case for a reasonable periodprior to discharge.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc