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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 313UREADESCRIPTIONWhite, granular, and odourless commodity. Moisture content is less than 1%. Hygroscopic.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)28° to 45° 645 to 855 1.17 to 1.56SIZE CLASS GROUP1 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.Urea (either pure or impure) may, in the presence of moisture, damage paintwork or corrode steel.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.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.PRECAUTIONNo special requirements.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGEIf this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.CLEAN-UPAfter discharge of this cargo, the cargo spaces shall be swept, washed out and dried.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc