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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 261QUARTZITEDESCRIPTIONQuartzite is a compact, granular, metamorphosed sandstone containing quartz. It is white, red,brown or grey in colour and its size varies from large rocks to pebbles. It may also be shipped insemi-crushed and graded sizes.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1563 0.64SIZE CLASS GROUP10 mm to 200 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.Dust of this cargo is very abrasive. 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.PRECAUTIONSProtect machinery and equipment from dust. 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.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc