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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 269SALTDESCRIPTIONFine white grains. Moisture variable to 5.5%. This cargo is highly soluble. In the case ofingress of water into the holds, there is a risk to the loss of the stability of the ship throughdissolution of this cargo (formation of a wet base and shifting of cargo).CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 893 to 1235 0.81 to 1.12SIZE CLASS GROUPGrains up to 12 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.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.PRECAUTIONSThe parts of the cargo space in contact with the cargo such as tanktops, hoppers, side plating andbulkheads shall be lime-washed or coated with paint to prevent corrosion.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.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc