Sugarcane Biomass Pellets
SUGARCANE BIOMASS PELLETS
Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 431, 432
Description
Sugarcane biomass pellets are light blonde to chocolate brown in colour; very hard and cannot be easily squashed. Sugarcane biomass pellets are made of bagasse, straw and leaves left over from industrial and agricultural activities. Normally there are no additives or binders blended into the pellet. This schedule is also applicable to sugarcane biomass pellets produced with the use of up to 2% of oxide-based mineral additives such as calcium, magnesium and aluminium oxides. The raw material is fragmented, dried and extruded into pellet form. The raw material is compressed to approximately one-third of its original volume and the finished sugarcane biomass pellets typically have a moisture content of 6 to 10%.
Hazard
Shipments are subject to oxidation leading to depletion of oxygen and increase of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in cargo and communicating spaces (also see Weather precautions). Swelling occurs if exposed to moisture. Sugarcane biomass pellets may ferment over time if moisture content is over 15% leading to generation of asphyxiating and flammable gases which may cause spontaneous combustion. Handling of sugarcane biomass pellets may cause dust to develop. Risk of explosion at high dust concentration.
Stowage and Segregation
Segregation as required for class 4.1 materials.
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. There is a high risk of renewed oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide formation in previously ventilated adjacent spaces after closure of the hatch covers.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4 and 5 of IMSBC Code.
Precautions
Entry of personnel into the cargo spaces containing this cargo or the connecting spaces shall not be permitted until tests have been carried out and it has been established that the oxygen content and carbon monoxide levels have been restored to the following levels: oxygen 21% and carbon monoxide < 100 ppm.* Use of cargo hold lighting such as hot halogen lamps shall be avoided in the proximity of cargo spaces containing this cargo. Fuses to such lights shall be removed or secured while this cargo is present in the cargo space. Precautions shall be taken to prevent generation of high concentrations of dust during handling and cleaning of this cargo.
Ventilation
Cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during the voyage. Ventilation of enclosed spaces adjacent to a cargo hold before entry may be necessary even if these spaces are apparently sealed from the cargo hold.
Carriage
Hatches of the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall be weathertight to prevent the ingress of water.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
No special requirements.
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