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Sulphate Of Potash And Magnesium

SULPHATE OF POTASH AND MAGNESIUM

IMSBC GroupC
UN NumberNot set
ClassNot applicable
Subsidiary HazardNot applicable
MHBNot applicable
Physical SizeNot applicable
Angle of ReposeNot applicable
Bulk Density (kg/m³)1,000 to 1,124
Stowage Factor (m³/t)0.89 to 1.00
Harmful to Marine EnvironmentNot set
Effective StatusExisting from MSC.539(107)
IMSBC Amendment07-23
Voluntary Application From2024-01-01
Mandatory From2025-01-01
Group CClass Not applicableMHB: Not applicableExisting from MSC.539(107)
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Schedule source MSC.539(107), Annex 9, Appendix 1, IMSBC Code Amendment 07-23 · pages 433

Description

Granular light brown material. Solution in water is almost neutral. May have a slight odour, depending on the process of manufacturer. Melting point: 72°C. Moisture: 0.02%.

Hazard

No special hazards. This cargo is highly soluble. 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 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

The cargo shall be trimmed in accordance with the cargo information required by section 4 of this Code. If doubt exists, trim reasonably level to the boundaries of the cargo space so as to minimize the risk of shifting and to ensure that adequate stability will be maintained during the voyage.

Precautions

No special requirements.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

No special requirements.

Discharge

No special requirements.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

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