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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 62ALUMINA SILICADESCRIPTIONWhite, consists of alumina and silica crystals. Low moisture content (1% to 5%).Lumps 60%.Coarse grained powder – 40%. This cargo is insoluble in water.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1429 0.70SIZE CLASS GROUPNot applicable 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 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.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.VENTILATIONNo special requirements.CARRIAGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc