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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 288SEED CAKE(non-hazardous)DESCRIPTIONThe provisions of this schedule apply to solvent extracted rape seed meal, pellets, soya beanmeal, cotton seed meal and sunflower seed meal, containing not more than 4% oil and 15% oiland moisture combined and being substantially free from flammable solvents.A certificate from a person recognized by the competent authority of the country of shipmentshall be provided by the shipper, prior to loading, stating that the requirements for exemption asset out either in the schedule for seed cake UN 1386 (b) or UN 2217, whichever is applicable, aremet.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 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.PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc