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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 323WOOD PULP PELLETSDESCRIPTIONThe pellets are brown in colour; very hard and cannot be easily squashed. They are light and areabout half the size of a bottle cork. The pellets are made of compacted woodchips.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 326 3.07SIZE CLASS GROUPapprox. 15 mm x 20 mm MHB BHAZARDThis cargo possesses a chemical hazard. Some shipments may be subject to oxidation leading todepletion of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide in cargo and adjacent spaces.With moisture content of 15% or more this cargo has a low fire-risk. As the moisture contentdecreases, the fire risk increases.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONSegregate as for class 4.1 materials.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGTrim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of the Code.PRECAUTIONSEntry of personnel into the cargo spaces containing this cargo shall not be permitted until testshave been carried out and it has been established that the oxygen content has been restored to anormal level. In dry weather, dust, which settles on deck, will dry out quickly and becomesreadily ignitable. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to prevent fire.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc