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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 304SULPHUR UN 1350(crushed lump and coarse grained)Note: Fine grained sulphur (flowers of sulphur) shall not be transported in bulk.DESCRIPTIONA mineral substance found free in volcanic countries. Yellow in colour, brittle, insoluble inwater, but readily fusible by heat. Sulphur is loaded in a damp or wet condition.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1053 to 1176 0.85 to 0.95I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.docSIZE CLASS GROUPParticles or lumps ofany size4.1 BHAZARDFlammability and dust explosion especially during loading and unloading and after discharge andcleaning.This cargo may ignite readily.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.Must be thoroughly clean and washed with fresh water.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSWhen this cargo is involved in a fire, a toxic, very irritating and suffocating gas is evolved.This cargo forms explosive and sensitive mixtures with most oxidizing material. This cargo hasa liability to dust explosion, which may occur especially after discharge and during cleaning.The hold trimming plates and tanktop s of the cargo spaces for this cargo shall be lime-washed orcoated with paint to prevent corrosion. Upper sections shall have a sound coating of paint.Electrical circuits for the equipment in cargo spaces for this cargo which is unsuitable for use inan explosive atmosphere shall be isolated by removal of links in the system other than fuses.Due consideration shall be paid on the isolation of electrical circuits for the equipment in theadjacent spaces of the cargo spaces which is unsuitable for use in an explosive atmosphere.Any ventilators of the cargo spaces for this cargo shall be fitted with spark-arresting screens.Fine grained sulphur (flowers of sulphur) shall not be transported in bulk.