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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 97BORAX (PENTAHYDRATE CRUDE)DESCRIPTIONA chemical compound of boracic acid and soda. Free flowing powder or granules. Grey colour.Dusty.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 1087 0.92I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.docSIZE CLASS GROUPUp to 2.36 mm Not applicable CHAZARDNo special hazards.This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet.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.DISCHARGEIf this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary.CLEAN-UPNo special requirements.