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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 98BORAX, ANHYDROUS(crude or refined)DESCRIPTIONCrude is normally of yellow white appearance. When highly refined becomes white crystalline.Dusty and hygroscopic.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc35 1282 0.78SIZE CLASS GROUPGranules less than 1.4 mm Not applicable CHAZARDDust is very abrasive and irritating, but not toxic, if inhaled.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 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.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.