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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 212LIME (UNSLAKED)DESCRIPTIONWhite or greyish-white in colour.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable - -SIZE CLASS GROUPLump MHB BHAZARDUnslaked lime combines with water to form calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) or magnesiumhydroxide. This reaction develops a great deal of heat which may be sufficient to cause ignitionof nearby combustible materials. This is not combustible or has a low fire-risk corrosive to eyesand mucous membranes.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” all packaged dangerous goods and solid bulk cargoes in Group B.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.PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered asappropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protectmachinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargospaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo. Due consideration shall be paid to protectequipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shallwear goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shallwear protective clothing, as necessary.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc