Sawdust
SAWDUST
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 390, 391
Description
Fine particles of wood.
Hazard
Spontaneous combustion if not clean, dry and free from oil. Liable to cause oxygen depletion within the cargo space.
Stowage and Segregation
Segregation as required for class 4.1 materials. “Separated from” all class 5.1 liquids and all class 8 liquids.
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 handled during precipitation. During handling 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
Bilge wells shall be clean, dry and covered as appropriate, to prevent ingress of the cargo. Prior to loading this cargo, the shipper shall provide the master with a certificate stating that the cargo is clean, dry and free from oil.
Ventilation
Surface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted, as necessary, during the voyage for this cargo.
Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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