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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 316VERMICULITEDESCRIPTIONA mineral of the mica group. Grey. Average moisture: 6% to 10%. May give off dust.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 730 1.37SIZE CLASS GROUP3 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONNo special requirements.HOLD CLEANLINESSNo special requirements.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSAppropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from thedust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo.Due consideration shall be paid to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons whomay be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or otherequivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.Prior to loading, a certificate based on test shall be provided by the manufacturer or shipperstating that the asbestos content is less than 1%.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGENo special requirements.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc