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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 283The above may be shipped in the form of pulp, meals, cake, pellets and expellers.The provisions of this schedule should not apply to solvent extracted rape seed meal, pellets,soya bean meal, cotton seed meal and sunflower seed meal containing not more than 4% oiland 15% oil and moisture combined. A certificate from a person recognized by the competentauthority of the country of shipment should be provided by the shipper, prior to loading, statingthat the provisions for the exemption are met.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 478 to 719 1.39 to 2.09SIZE CLASS GROUPNot applicable 4.2 BHAZARDMay self-heat slowly and, if wet or containing an excessive proportion of unoxidized oil, ignitespontaneously. Liable to oxidize, causing subsequent reduction of oxygen in the cargo space.Carbon dioxide may also be produced.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements other than prescribed in section 9.3 of this Code.If the bulkhead between the cargo space and the engine-room is not insulated to class A-60standard, solvent extraction seed shall be stowed “away from” the bulkhead.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.LOADINGThis cargo shall only be accepted for loading when the cargo is substantially free fromflammable solvent and a certificate from a person recognized by the competent authority of thecountry of shipment specifying the oil content and moisture content is issued.Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSBefore shipment, this cargo shall be properly aged; the duration of ageing required varies withthe oil content. The temperature of this cargo shall be measured regularly at a number of depthsin the cargo spaces and recorded during the voyage. If the temperature of the cargo reaches 55°Cand continues to increase, ventilation to the cargo shall be stopped. If self-heating continues,then carbon dioxide or inert gas shall be introduced to the cargo space. In the case ofsolvent-extracted seed cakes the use of carbon dioxide or inert gas shall be withheld until itbecomes apparent that fire is not liable to take place in the cargo space, to avoid the possibility ofignition of solvent vapours. Entry of personnel into cargo spaces for this cargo shall not beI:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc