Granulated Nickel Matte (less Than 2% Moisture Content)
GRANULATED NICKEL MATTE (less than 2% moisture content)
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 255, 256
Description
Crude dark grey nickel product composed of about 55% nickel, 20% copper and 25% other mineral impurities. The material is odourless.
Hazard
Contact with the skin may give rise to irritation. This cargo is moderately toxic by inhalation. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
“Separated from” foodstuffs.
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. As the density of the cargo is extremely high, the tank top may be overstressed unless the cargo is evenly spread across the tank top to equalize the weight distribution. Due consideration shall be given to ensure that the tank top is not overstressed during the voyage and during loading process by a pile of the cargo.
Precautions
Persons who may be exposed to the dust component of the cargo shall wear personal protective equipment including goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection, respiratory protection and/ or skin protection, as necessary. Due consideration shall be given to prevent dust entering living quarters and enclosed working area. Eating and drinking is prohibited in the cargo work areas. Appropriate precautions shall be taken to protect machinery and accommodation spaces from the dust of the cargo.
Ventilation
No special requirements.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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