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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 301SULPHATE OF POTASH AND MAGNESIUMDESCRIPTIONGranular light brown material. Solution in water is almost neutral. May have a slight odour,depending on the process of manufacturer. Melting point: 72 o C. Moisture: 0.02%.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1000 to 1124 0.89 to 1.00SIZE CLASS GROUPNot applicable Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is highly soluble. 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.LOADINGThe cargo shall be trimmed in accordance with the cargo information required by section 4 ofthis Code. If doubt exists, trim reasonably level to the boundaries of the cargo space so as tominimize the risk of shifting and to ensure that adequate stability will be maintained during thevoyage.PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc