Solidified Fuels Recycled From Paper And Plastics
SOLIDIFIED FUELS RECYCLED FROM PAPER AND PLASTICS
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 424, 425
Description
Solidified fuels comprising papers and plastics by compressing or extruding in moulds. The main raw materials of this cargo are waste paper and plastic. Moisture content is 5% or less. Ash content is 10% or less. Total chlorine is 0.3% or less.
Hazard
Spontaneous ignition is not liable to occur up to 200°C. When ignited, it burns violently. When melted, it generates flammable and toxic gases. Spontaneous-heating may take place and may deplete oxygen in the cargo spaces.
Stowage and Segregation
No special requirements.
Hold Cleanliness
No special requirements.
Weather Precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Prior to loading, the manufacturer or shipper shall give the master a certificate stating that the cargo is not class 4.2. Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code.
Precautions
During handling and carriage, no hot work, burning and smoking shall be permitted in the vicinity of the cargo spaces containing this cargo. After discharging this cargo, entry into cargo spaces shall not be permitted unless they have been sufficiently ventilated.*
Ventilation
The hatches of the cargo spaces shall be closed and the spaces shall not be ventilated during the voyage. * Refer to Revised recommendations for entering enclosed spaces aboard ships (resolution A.1050(27)).
Carriage
Entry into the cargo spaces shall not be permitted during the voyage.
Discharge
The hatches of the cargo spaces shall be opened and sufficiently ventilated prior to entry.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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