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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 307SUPERPHOSPHATE (triple, granular)DESCRIPTIONGranular in form, dark grey colour and, depending on its source, can be dusty. Hygroscopic.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 813 to 909 1.10 to 1.23SIZE CLASS GROUP2 mm to 4 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet.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.PRECAUTIONSHold trimming plates and tanktop s should be lime-washed to prevent corrosion.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.CARRIAGEMoisture from condensation, cargo heating or leaking hatchcovers may cause formation ofphosphoric or phosphorous acid which may cause corrosion to steelwork. After the completionof loading of this cargo, the hatches of the cargo spaces shall be sealed, as necessary. This cargowill decompose burlap or canvas cloth covering bilge wells.DISCHARGEIf this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.CLEAN-UPAfter discharge of this cargo, particular attention should be paid to bilge wells of the cargospaces.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc