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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 272SANDDESCRIPTIONUsually fine particles. Abrasive and dusty.Sands included in this schedule are:FOUNDRY SANDPOTASSIUM FELSPAR SANDQUARTZ SANDSILICA SANDSODA FELSPAR SANDCHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1020 to 2000 0.50 to 0.98SIZE CLASS GROUP0.1 mm to 5 mm Not applicable CHAZARDInhalation of silica dust can result in respiratory disease. Silica particulates are easily transportedby air and inhaled.Industrial sand may be coated with resin and will cake if exposed to heat (55°C to 60°C).This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONIndustrial sand coated with resin shall be “separated from” sources of heat.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSThis cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable before loading, during loading and during voyage.This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo all non-workinghatches of the cargo spaces to which this cargo are loaded or to be loaded shall be closed.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSAppropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from thedust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo.Due consideration shall be paid to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons whomay be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear goggles or other equivalent dusteye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc