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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 65ALUMINIUM FERROSILICON POWDER UN 1395DESCRIPTIONFine powder or briquettes.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable - -SIZE CLASS SUBSIDIARYRISKGROUPNot applicable 4.3 6.1 BHAZARDIn contact with water may evolve hydrogen, a flammable gas which may form an explosivemixture in air. Impurities may, under similar conditions, produce phosphine and arsine, whichare highly toxic gases.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs and all class 8 liquids.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.PRECAUTIONSPrior to loading this cargo, a certificate shall be provided by the manufacturer or shipper statingthat the material was stored under cover, but exposed to the weather in the particle size to beshipped, for not less than 3 days prior to shipment. The bulkheads between the cargo spaces andthe engine-room shall be gastight and shall be inspected and approved by the competentauthority. During handling of this cargo, “NO SMOKING” signs shall be posted on decks and inareas adjacent to cargo spaces and no naked lights shall be permitted in these areas. At least twosets of self-contained breathing apparatus, in addition to those required by SOLASregulation II-2/10.10, shall be provided on board.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc