Ferric Sulphate Granular
FERRIC SULPHATE GRANULAR
Schedule source MSC.575(110) · pages MSC.575(110)
Description
Ferric sulphate consists of inorganic granules, usually yellow, brown or grey in colour. Hygroscopic in nature. Soluble in water. Used as a coagulant for water treatment. No special odour. Moisture normally around 10% (measured at 105°C); no oil in the cargo. Stored under cover.
Hazard
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction due to sensitization. Causes serious eye damage. This cargo is highly soluble and will be acidic when wet. This cargo is hygroscopic and will cake if wet. This cargo may be subject to decomposition if heated strongly. Decomposition may produce gases that are toxic (sulphur oxides). However, this cargo is not subject to an explosion hazard. Corrodes metals under the influence of moisture. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
"Away from" certain metals, e.g. aluminium and zinc, that may form hydrogen gas in case of contact with the cargo. Avoid contact with unalloyed steel or galvanized surfaces; materials not resistant to acid, copper, aluminium and iron. "Away" from sources of heat.
Hold Cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather Precautions
This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. It 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
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo shall wear protective clothing, gloves and eye-protection, as necessary. Minimize dust generation when loading. Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered, as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo.
Ventilation
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during the voyage.
Carriage
Hatches of the cargo spaces shall be weathertight to prevent water ingress.
Discharge
The product is hygroscopic and may cake in overhangs, impairing safety during discharge. If this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhangs, as necessary. No discharge operations during precipitation.
Clean-up
After discharge of this cargo, the cargo spaces and the bilge wells shall be swept clean and then thoroughly washed out.
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