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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 91BARIUM NITRATE UN 1446DESCRIPTIONGlossy white crystals or powder. Soluble in water.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable - -SIZE CLASS SUBSIDIARYRISKGROUPFine powder 5.1 6.1 BHAZARDToxic if swallowed or by dust inhalation. If involved in a fire mixture with combustiblematerials is readily ignited and may burn fiercely.STOWAGE & SEGREGATION“Separated from” foodstuffs.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.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 goggles or other equivalent dusteye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary.Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo.VENTILATIONSurface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, duringthe voyage for this cargo.CARRIAGENo special requirements.DISCHARGENo special requirements.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc