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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 204IRON OXIDE, SPENT orIRON SPONGE, SPENT UN 1376obtained from coal gas purificationDESCRIPTIONPowdery material, black, brown, red or yellow. Strong odour may taint other cargo.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 2222 0.45SIZE CLASS GROUPUp to 20 mm 4.2 BHAZARDLiable to heat and ignite spontaneously, especially if contaminated with oil or moisture.Toxic gases: hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, and hydrogen cyanide may be produced.Dust may cause an explosion hazard. Liable to reduce the oxygen in the cargo space.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs.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.PRECAUTIONSPrior to loading, the shipper or the manufacturer shall provide the master with a certificate statingthat the cargo has been cooled and then weathered for not less than 8 weeks prior to shipment.VENTILATIONSurface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, duringthe voyage for this cargo.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc