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Marble Chips

MARBLE CHIPS

IMSBC GroupC
UN NumberNot set
ClassNot applicable
Subsidiary HazardNot applicable
MHBNot applicable
Physical SizeNot applicable
Angle of ReposeNot applicable
Bulk Density (kg/m³)654
Stowage Factor (m³/t)1.53
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 applicableExisting from MSC.539(107)
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Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 315

Description

Dry, dusty, white to grey lumps, particles and powder mixed with a small amount of gravel and pebbles.

Hazard

No special hazards. 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

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 protective clothing, goggles or other equivalent dust eye-protection and dust filter masks, as necessary.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

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