Lead Nitrate UN 1469
LEAD NITRATE UN 1469
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 291, 292
Description
White crystals. Soluble in water. Derived from the action of nitric acid on lead.
Hazard
Toxic if swallowed or dust inhaled. Not combustible by itself, but mixtures with combustible materials are easily ignited and burn fiercely.
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 before loading, during loading and during the voyage. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces to 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
Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo. 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 goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks. Those persons shall wear protective clothing, as necessary. The master and officers are to note that the ship’s fixed gas fire-fighting installation will be ineffective on fires involving this cargo and that applying copious amounts of water may be necessary.
Ventilation
Natural surface ventilation shall be conducted during the voyage, as necessary, for the cargo spaces carrying this cargo.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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