Glass Cullet
GLASS CULLET
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 249, 250
Description
Green, brown or uncoloured glass. May have a slight sweet smell. Used to make new glass, glass wool and foam glass. It may also be flint flat glass cullet which may have a grey or ochre appearance caused by adherent glass dust. May have a slight odour caused by organic impurities (plastics, foil). Used for glass production (bottle industry).
Hazard
Potential inhalation hazard and skin and eye irritation from cullet dust during handling, placement and transportation. Potential risk for cuts or punctures during handling and placement. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
No special requirements.
Hold Cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather Precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code.
Precautions
To protect against possible cuts or penetration injuries as well as against exposure of glass dust to skin, ears and eyes, personnel working with glass cullet shall wear long sleeves, pants, gloves, work boots, hard hats, ear protection and eye protection. Shirt sleeves and pant legs can be taped for additional protection. Personnel can also wear disposable nuisance dust masks to protect against dust inhalation.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
Avoid handling which creates dust. Wet suppression is an effective measure of dust control.
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