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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 250POTASSIUM CHLORIDEDESCRIPTIONBrown, pink or white in colour, powder. Potassium Chloride is produced in granular crystals.It is odourless and is soluble in water. Hygroscopic.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)30° to 47° 893 to 1235 0.81 to 1.12SIZE CLASS GROUPUp to 4 mm Not applicable CHAZARDEven though this cargo is classified as non-hazardous, it may cause heavy corrosion when wet.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet.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. 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.PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.CARRIAGEAfter the completion of loading of this cargo, the hatches of the cargo spaces shall be sealed toprevent water ingress.DISCHARGEIf this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.CLEAN-UPAfter discharge of this cargo, the cargo spaces and the bilge wells shall be swept clean andthoroughly washed out.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc