Salt
SALT
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 381
Description
Fine white grains. Moisture variable to 5.5%. This cargo is highly soluble. In the case of ingress of water into the holds, there is a risk to the loss of the stability of the ship through dissolution of this cargo (formation of a wet base and shifting of cargo).
Hazard
No special hazards. This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and Segregation
No special requirements.
Hold Cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Weather Precautions
This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be loaded during precipitation. During loading of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into 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
The parts of the cargo space in contact with the cargo such as tank tops, hoppers, side plating and bulkheads shall be lime-washed or coated with paint to prevent corrosion.
Ventilation
The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during the voyage.
Carriage
After the completion of loading of this cargo, the hatches of the cargo spaces shall be sealed.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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