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

MSC 85/26/Add.2ANNEX 3Page 99BROWN COAL BRIQUETTESDESCRIPTIONBrown coal (lignite) briquettes are manufactured by pressing dried brown coal particles intocompressed blocks.CHARACTERISTICSANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m 3 ) STOWAGE FACTOR (m 3 /t)Not applicable 750 1.34SIZE CLASS GROUPMainly up to 50 mm MHB BHAZARDBriquettes are easily ignited, liable to spontaneous combustion and will deplete oxygen in cargospace.STOWAGE & SEGREGATIONRefer to the appendix to this schedule.HOLD CLEANLINESSClean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo. Previous cargo battens shall be removedfrom the cargo spaces.WEATHER PRECAUTIONSNo special requirements.LOADINGRefer to the appendix to this schedule.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.VENTILATIONThe cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage. Refer to the appendixto this schedule.CARRIAGERefer to the appendix to this schedule.DISCHARGERefer to the appendix to this schedule.I:\MSC\85\26-Add-2.doc