Brown Coal Briquettes
BROWN COAL BRIQUETTES (see appendix to this schedule)
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 115, 116
Description
Brown coal (lignite) briquettes are manufactured by pressing dried brown coal particles into compressed blocks.
Hazard
This cargo is easily ignited, is liable to heat spontaneously, may ignite spontaneously and may deplete oxygen in the cargo space. 1 This cargo is easily ignited, liable to heat spontaneously and deplete oxygen in the cargo space. 2 This cargo is subject to oxidation, leading to depletion of oxygen and an increase in carbon dioxide in the cargo space (see also section 3). 3 This cargo is liable to heat spontaneously and may ignite spontaneously in the cargo space. When spontaneous heating occurs, flammable and toxic gases, including carbon monoxide, may be produced. Carbon monoxide is an odourless gas, slightly lighter than air and has flammable limits in air of 12% to 75% by volume. It is toxic by inhalation, with an affinity for blood haemoglobin over 200 times that of oxygen. The recommended threshold limit value (TLV) for carbon monoxide exposure is 50 ppm.
Stowage and Segregation
Refer to the appendix to this schedule. 1 Boundaries of cargo spaces where this cargo is carried shall be resistant to fire and liquids. 2 This cargo shall be “separated from” goods of classes 1 (division 1.4), 2, 3, 4 and 5 in packaged form (see IMDG Code) and “separated from” solid bulk material of classes 4 and 5.1. 3 Stowage of goods of class 5.1 in packaged form or solid bulk materials of class 5.1 above or below this cargo shall be prohibited. 4 This cargo shall be “separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from” goods of class 1 other than division 1.4.
Hold Cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo. Previous cargo battens shall be removed from the cargo spaces.
Weather Precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
Precautions
Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo. Bilge wells of the cargo spaces shall be protected from ingress of the cargo. Due consideration shall be given to protect equipment from the dust of the cargo. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.
Ventilation
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during the voyage. Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
Carriage
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
Discharge
Refer to the appendix to this schedule.
Clean-up
After discharge of this cargo, the bilge wells and the scuppers of the cargo spaces shall be checked and any blockage in the bilge wells and the scuppers shall be removed.
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