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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 93BARYTESDESCRIPTIONCrystalline ore mineral. A sulphate of barium. Moisture 1% to 6%.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 2941 0.34SIZE CLASS GROUP80% lumps: 6.4 to 101.6 mm20% fines: less than 6.4 mmNot applicableHAZARDNo 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.As the density of the cargo is extremely high, the tanktop may be overstressed unless the cargo isevenly spread across the tanktop to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall bepaid to ensure that tanktop is not overstressed during voyage and during loading by a pile of thecargo.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.CI:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc