Matte Containing Copper And Lead
MATTE CONTAINING COPPER AND LEAD
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 316, 317
Description
Brown to black material in the form of coarse lumps or chunks formed during the smelting of primary and secondary lead containing materials and composed mainly of sulphides of lead, copper and iron. The material is used in the production of copper and/or lead metal and precious metals.
Hazard
May have acute inhalation toxicity. May cause long-term health effects. Corrosive to eyes and irritating to skin. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
“Separated from” foodstuffs.
Hold Cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
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 by a pile of this cargo.
Precautions
Persons who may be exposed to the dust 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 shall be prohibited in the cargo work areas.
Ventilation
No special requirements. * Pursuant to 4.1.1.3 of IMSBC Code for UN 3077, class 9 cargoes, the “Class” box is left blank.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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