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Calcium Nitrate Fertilizer

CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER

IMSBC GroupC
UN NumberUN 1454
ClassNot applicable
Subsidiary HazardNot applicable
MHBNot applicable
Physical Size1 mm to 4 mm
Angle of Repose34°
Bulk Density (kg/m³)1,053 to 1,111
Stowage Factor (m³/t)0.90 to 0.95
Harmful to Marine EnvironmentNot set
Effective StatusExisting from MSC.539(107)
IMSBC Amendment07-23
Voluntary Application From2024-01-01
Mandatory From2025-01-01
Group CClass Not applicableMHB: Not applicableUN 1454Existing from MSC.539(107)
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Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 128

Description

Granules mainly of a double salt (calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate). Refer to the schedule for CALCIUM NITRATE UN 1454 where the total nitrogen content exceeds 15.5%, or where the water content is less than 12%.

Hazard

No special hazards. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.

Stowage and Segregation

“Separated from” foodstuffs.

Hold Cleanliness

Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.

Weather Precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be handled during precipitation. During handling of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into which this cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed.

Loading

Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code.

Precautions

No special requirements.

Ventilation

The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during the voyage.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

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