Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes

1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)Index of materials.----------------------------------------------------------------------------MATERIAL APPENDIX

ALFALFA CALUMINA CALUMINA, calcined CALUMINA SILICA CALUMINA SILICA, pellets CALUMINIUM ASHES (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BALUMINIUM DROSS (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BALUMINIUM FERROSILICON powder BALUMINIUM NITRATE BALUMINIUM POTLINING (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS BALUMINIUM RESIDUES (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BALUMINIUM SALT SLAG (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BALUMINIUM SILICON powder, uncoated BALUMINIUM SKIMMINGS (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS) BAMMONIUM NITRATE BAMMONIUM NITRATE FERTILIZERS B and CAMMONIUM SULPHATE CANTIMONY ORE (STIBNITE) CANTIMONY ORE RESIDUE (see ANTIMONY ORE) CBAKERY MATERIALS (see SEED CAKE) B and CBARIUM NITRATE BBARLEY MALT PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CBARYTES CBAUXITE CBEET PULP, MEAL, CAKE or PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CBLENDE (zinc sulphide) ABORAX CBORAX ANHYDROUS (crude or refined) CBRAN PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CBREWER'S GRAIN PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CCALCINED CLAY (see ALUMINA, calcined) CCALCINED PYRITES A and BCALCIUM FLUORIDE (see FLUORSPAR) BCALCIUM NITRATE (fertilizer) B and CCALCIUM OXIDE (see LIME (UNSLAKED)) BCARBORUNDUM C

CASTOR BEANS BCEMENT CCEMENT CLINKERS CCEREALS and CEREAL PRODUCTS (see SEED CAKE) B and CCHALCOPYRITE ACHAMOTTE CCHARCOAL BCHARCOAL BRIQUETTES (see CHARCOAL) BCHILEAN NATURAL NITRATE (see SODIUM NITRATE) BCHILEAN NATURAL POTASSIC NITRATE B (see SODIUM NITRATE and POTASSIUM NITRATE, mixture)CHILE SALTPETRE (see SODIUM NITRATE) BCHROME ORE CCHROME PELLETS CCHROMIUM ORE (see CHROME ORE) CCITRUS PULP PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) BCLAY CCOAL A and BCOAL SLURRY ACOCONUT MEAL, CAKE or EXPELLERS (see SEED CAKE) B and CCOKE CCOKE BREEZE ACOLEMANITE CCOPPER GRANULES CCOPPER MATTE CCOPPER NICKEL ACOPPER ORE CONCENTRATE A(see METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES) BCOPPER PRECIPITATES ACOPRA, dry BCOPRA, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)CORN GLUTEN (MEAL) (PELLETS) (see SEED CAKE) B and CCOTTON SEED, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)CRYOLITE CDIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE CDIRECT REDUCED IRON (DRI) BDOLOMITE CDOLOMITIC QUICKLIME (see LIME (UNSLAKED)) BEXPELLERS (see SEED CAKE) B and CFELSPAR, LUMP CFERROCHROME CFERROCHROME, exothermic CFERROMANGANESE CFERROMANGANESE, exothermic CFERRONICKEL CFERROPHOSPHORUS BFERROPHOSPHORUS, BRIQUETTES BFERROSILICON B

FERROSILICON, BRIQUETTES BFERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS OR CUTTINGS BFERTILIZERS (see under chemical names)FERTILIZERS WITHOUT NITRATES CFISH IN BULK AFISHMEAL, STABILIZED B and CFISHSCRAP, STABILIZED B and CFLUORSPAR BFLY ASH CFLY ASH (see CALCINED PYRITES) A and BFOUNDRY SAND (see SAND) CGALENA (lead sulphide) AGARBAGE TANKAGE (see TANKAGE) BGLUTEN PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CGRANULATED SLAG CGROUND NUTS, MEAL, CAKE, B EXPELLERS or PELLETS (see SEED CAKE)GYPSUM CHIGH-IRON BRIQUETTES (see DIRECT REDUCED IRON) BHOMINY CHOP (see SEED CAKE) BILMENITE ("dry" and "moist") AILMENITE SAND CIRON ORE CIRON ORE CONCENTRATE AIRON ORE (MAGNETITE) AIRON ORE (PELLET FEED) AIRON ORE (SINTER FEED) AIRON ORE PELLETS CIRON ORE PELLETS, metallized B (see DIRECT REDUCED IRON)IRON OXIDE, spent BIRON PYRITES A and CIRON SPONGE, spent (see IRON OXIDE, spent) BIRON SPONGE PELLETS (see DIRECT REDUCED IRON) BIRONSTONE CIRON SWARF (see FERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS OR CUTTINGS) BLABRADORITE CLEAD AND ZINC CALCINES, mixed ALEAD AND ZINC MIDDLINGS ALEAD NITRATE BLEAD ORE CLEAD ORE CONCENTRATE ALEAD ORE RESIDUE ALEAD SILVER ORE ALEAD SULPHIDE ALEAD SULPHIDE (galena) ALIME (UNSLAKED) BLIMESTONE C

LINSEED, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or B and C PELLETS (see SEED CAKE)MAGNESIA CLINKER (see MAGNESIA (DEADBURNED)) CMAGNESIA (DEADBURNED) CMAGNESIA, ELECTROFUSED (see MAGNESIA (DEADBURNED)) CMAGNESIA, LIGHTBURNED (see MAGNESIA (UNSLAKED)) BMAGNESIA (UNSLAKED) BMAGNESITE, calcined (see MAGNESIA (UNSLAKED)) BMAGNESITE, caustic calcined (see MAGNESIA (UNSLAKED)) BMAGNESITE, natural CMAGNESIUM CARBONATE (see MAGNESITE) CMAGNESIUM NITRATE BMAGNETITE AMAGNETITE-TACONITE AMAIZE, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or B and C PELLETS (see SEED CAKE)MANGANESE ORE CMANGANIC CONCENTRATE (manganese) AMARBLE CHIPS CMEAL, oily (see SEED CAKE) B and CMETAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES A and BMILL FEED PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) BMILORGANITE CMONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE CMURIATE OF POTASH CNEFELINE SYENITE (mineral) ANICKEL ORE CONCENTRATE ANIGER SEED, MEAL, CAKE or EXPELLERS (see SEED CAKE) B and COIL CAKE (see SEED CAKE) B and CPALM KERNEL, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)PEANUTS (in shell) CPEANUTS, MEAL, CAKE or EXPELLERS (see SEED CAKE) B and CPEBBLES (sea) CPELLETS (concentrates) CPELLETS, CEREAL (see SEED CAKE) B and CPELLETS, WOOD PULP (see WOOD PULP PELLETS) BPENCIL PITCH (see PITCH PRILL) BPENTAHYDRATE CRUDE A(see also BORAX) CPERLITE ROCK CPETROLEUM COKE, calcined or uncalcined BPHOSPHATE, defluorinated CPHOSPHATE ROCK, calcined CPHOSPHATE ROCK, uncalcined CPIG IRON CPITCH PRILL BPOLLARD PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CPOTASH C

POTASH MURIATE (see MURIATE OF POTASH) CPOTASSIUM CHLORIDE (see MURIATE OF POTASH) CPOTASSIUM FELSPAR SAND (see SAND) CPOTASSIUM NITRATE BPOTASSIUM NITRATE/SODIUM BNITRATE (mixture) (see SODIUM NITRATE and POTASSIUM NITRATE, mixture)POTASSIUM SULPHATE CPOT SKIMMINGS B (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS)PRILLED COAL TAR (see PITCH PRILL) BPUMICE CPYRITE APYRITE (containing copper and iron) CPYRITES (cupreous) APYRITES (fine) APYRITES (flotation) APYRITES (sulphur) APYRITIC ASH (see CALCINED PYRITES) A and BPYRITIC ASHES (iron) APYRITIC CINDERS APYROPHYLLITE CQUARTZ CQUARTZ SAND (see SAND) CQUARTZITE CQUICKLIME (see LIME (UNSLAKED)) BRAPE SEED, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY MATERIAL (LSA-I) BRADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SURFACE CONTAMINATED OBJECT(S) (SCO-I) BRASORITE (ANHYDROUS) CRASORITE 46 (see BORAX) CRICE, BROKEN (see SEED CAKE) B and CRICE BRAN, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)ROUGH AMMONIA TANKAGE (see TANKAGE) BRUTILE SAND CSAFFLOWER SEED, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)SALT CSALT CAKE CSALT ROCK CSALTPETRE (see POTASSIUM NITRATE) BSAND C (FOUNDRY, QUARTZ, SILICA, POTASSIUM FELSPAR, SODA FELSPAR)SAND, ILMENITE (see ILMENITE SAND) CSAND, RUTILE (see RUTILE SAND) C

SAND, ZIRCON (see ZIRCON SAND) CSAWDUST BSCRAP METAL CSEED CAKE B and CSEED EXPELLERS, oily (see SEED CAKE) B and CSILICA SAND (see SAND) CSILICOMANGANESE BSILVER LEAD ORE CONCENTRATE ASLAG, GRANULATED (see GRANULATED SLAG) C"SLIG" (IRON ORE CONCENTRATE) ASODA ASH (dense and light) CSODA FELSPAR SAND (see SAND) CSODIUM NITRATE BSODIUM NITRATE and POTASSIUM NITRATE, mixture BSOYABEAN, MEAL, CAKE, EXPELLERS or PELLETS B and C (see SEED CAKE)SPENT CATHODES B (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS)SPENT POTLINER B (see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS)SPONGE IRON, spent (see IRON OXIDE, spent) BSPONGE IRON PELLETS (see DIRECT REDUCED IRON) BSTAINLESS STEEL GRINDING DUST CSTEEL SWARF B (see FERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS OR CUTTINGS)STONE CHIPPINGS CSTRUSSA PELLETS (see SEED CAKE) B and CSUGAR (raw, raw brown, refined white) CSULPHATE OF POTASH AND MAGNESIUM CSULPHIDE CONCENTRATES A and B (see METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES)SULPHUR (lump and coarse-grained powder) BSUNFLOWER SEED, MEAL, CAKE, B and C EXPELLERS or PELLETS (see SEED CAKE)SUPERPHOSPHATE CSUPERPHOSPHATE, triple granular CSWARF B (see FERROUS METAL BORINGS, SHAVINGS, TURNINGS OR CUTTINGS)TACONITE PELLETS CTALC CTANKAGE BTANKAGE FERTILIZER (see TANKAGE) BTAPIOCA CTOASTED MEALS (see SEED CAKE) B and CUREA CVANADIUM ORE BVERMICULITE CWASTE CATHODES B

(see ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS)WHITE QUARTZ CWOODCHIPS BWOOD PULP PELLETS BZINC AND LEAD CALCINES AZINC AND LEAD MIDDLINGS AZINC ASHES BZINC DROSS (see ZINC ASHES) BZINC ORE CONCENTRATE AZINC ORE (burnt ore) AZINC ORE (calamine) AZINC ORE (crude) AZINC RESIDUE (see ZINC ASHES) BZINC SINTER AZINC SKIMMINGS (see ZINC ASHES) BZINC SLUDGE AZINC SULPHIDE (concentrates) AZINC SULPHIDE (blende) AZIRCON SAND C----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note:The latest amendments to this part of the BC Code entered into forceon 1 January 1994.----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)as amended by MSC 66 in May/June 1996 and MSC 71 in May 1999.----------------------------------------------------------------------------1999 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)Appendix AList of bulk materials which may liquefy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------A.1 General

A.1.1 This appendix lists materials which may liquefy ifshipped at a moisture content in excess of their transportablemoisture limit.

A.1.2 It should be carefully noted that this list ofmaterials is not exhaustive and that there are no physicalor chemical properties attributed to them. Consequently,whenever the shipment of a bulk cargo is contemplated, it isessential to obtain currently valid information about its

physical properties prior to loading.

A.2 Mineral concentrates

A.2.1 Varying terminology exists to describe mineralconcentrates. All known terms are listed below but the listis not exhaustive.

A.2.2 The stowage factor of these materials is generallylow: from 0.33 m**3/t to 0.57 m**3/t.

BLENDE (zinc sulphide)CHALCOPYRITECOPPER NICKELCOPPER ORE CONCENTRATECOPPER PRECIPITATESGALENA (lead sulphide)ILMENITE ("dry" and "moist")IRON ORE CONCENTRATEIRON ORE (magnetite)IRON ORE (pellet feed)IRON ORE (sinter feed)IRON PYRITESLEAD AND ZINC CALCINES (mixed)LEAD AND ZINC MIDDLINGSLEAD ORE CONCENTRATELEAD ORE RESIDUELEAD SILVER ORELEAD SULPHIDELEAD SULPHIDE (galena)MAGNETITEMAGNETITE-TACONITEMANGANIC CONCENTRATE (manganese)NEFELINE SYENITE (mineral)NICKEL ORE CONCENTRATEPENTAHYDRATE CRUDEPYRITEPYRITES (cupreous)PYRITES (fine)PYRITES (flotation)PYRITES (sulphur)PYRITIC ASHES (iron)PYRITIC CINDERSSILVER LEAD ORE CONCENTRATESLIG (iron ore)ZINC AND LEAD CALCINESZINC AND LEAD MIDDLINGSZINC ORE CONCENTRATEZINC ORE (burnt ore)ZINC ORE (calamine)

ZINC ORE (crude)ZINC SINTERZINC SLUDGEZINC SULPHIDEZINC SULPHIDE (blende)

A.2.3 When loading the above materials, reference shouldalso be made to the entry "METAL SULPHIDE CONCENTRATES" inappendix B.

A.3 Other materials

A.3.1 Many fine-particled materials, if possessing asufficiently high moisture content, are liable to flow. Thusany damp or wet cargo containing a proportion of fineparticles should be tested for flow characteristics prior toloading.

A.3.2 Fish in bulk can act as a cargo which may liquefyand when proposed for carriage in bulk in a cargo ship, thecompetent authority should be consulted. The "Code of Safetyfor Fishermen, Part B", provides useful information on thissubject.

A.3.3 Peat moss in bulk, due to the natural high water content,can act as a cargo which may liquefy as well as cause excesshydrostatic pressure on cargo hold bulkheads.

Peat moss with a moisture content of more than 80% by weight shouldonly be carried on a specially fitted or constructed cargo ship (see7.2.2 to 7.2.4).

A.3.4 The list below contains materials (other than themineral concentrates listed in paragraph A.2.2) that havebeen reported as capable of attaining a flow state and isnot exhaustive.

Material Approximate stowage factor (m**3/t)

CALCINED PYRITES 0.43(See also appendix B)

COAL (fine-particled)(See also appendix B)

COAL SLURRY 0.98 to 1.15(watery silt, material normallyunder 1 mm in size)

COKE BREEZE 1.8(See also appendix C)

FISH----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Note:The latest amendments to this part of the BC Code were made by MSC 71in May 1999:In A.3.4 the figure "65%" was changed to "80%". (MSC/Circ.921)

The amendments to the BC Code made by MSC 66 in May/June 1996:Old A.3.3 was renumbered as A.3.4 and a new section A.3.3 was added.----------------------------------------------------------------------------


1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)APPENDIX BList of bulk materials possessing chemical hazardsIntroduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------1 This appendix lists materials which were known at the timeof publication to be carried in bulk and which possess achemical hazard which could give rise to a dangerous situationon board ship.

2 It should be carefully noted that this list of products isnot exhaustive and that the physical and chemical propertiesattributed to them are for guidance only. Consequently, wheneverthe shipment of such bulk materials is contemplated, it isessential to obtain currently valid information about itsphysical and chemical properties prior to loading.

3 In circumstances where consultation with the competentauthority is required prior to bulk shipment of materials, it isequally important to consult authorities at the ports of loadingand discharge concerning requirements which may be in force.

4 Where required, the "Medical First Aid Guide for Use inAccidents Involving Dangerous Goods" (MFAG) should be consultedprior to loading.

5 The following materials are non-cohesive when dry:

AMMONIUM NITRATE AMMONIUM NITRATE FERTILIZERS TYPE A AND B CASTOR BEANS POTASSIUM NITRATE SODIUM NITRATE SODIUM NITRATE and POTASSIUM NITRATE, mixture

Prior to completion of loading, the angle of repose of thematerials to be loaded should be determined (see section 6) soas to determine which provisions of the Code relating totrimming apply (see section 5).

6 All other materials listed in this appendix are cohesiveand use of angle of repose is, therefore, not appropriate.Materials not listed should be treated as cohesive untilotherwise shown.----------------------------------------------------------------------------



1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)APPENDIX BList of bulk materials possessing chemical hazards----------------------------------------------------------------------------ALUMINIUM PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS ** For comprehensive information on transport of any material, refer to sections 1-10 of this Code.------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | Approximate | || UN no. | IMO Class | MFAG table no. | stowage factor | EmS no. || | | | (m**3/t) | ||----------------------------------------------------------------------|| 3170 | 4.3 | 725 ** | 0.82 | B1 |------------------------------------------------------------------------** Refer to paragraph 6.1.1 (Asphyxia) of the MFAG.

Aluminium processing by-products are wastes from the aluminiummanufacturing process. The term encompasses various different

waste materials which include but are not limited to:

Aluminium Ashes Aluminium Dross Aluminium Potlining Aluminium Residues Aluminium Saltslag Aluminium Skimmings Pot Skimmings Spent Cathodes Spent Potliner Waste Cathodes

Properties

Grey or black powder or lumps with some metallic inclusions.Contact with water may cause heating with possible evolution offlammable and toxic gases such as hydrogen, ammonia andacetylene.

Observations

Hot or wet material should not be loaded. Prior to loading, acertificate should be provided by the manufacturer or shipperstating that the material was stored under cover, but exposed tothe weather in the particle size in which it is to be shipped,for not less than three days prior to shipment.

Segregation and stowage requirements

Segregation as required for class 4.3 materials."Separated from" foodstuffs."Separated from" all class 8 liquids.

Special requirements

The cargo spaces should be ventilated by at least two separatefans which should be either explosion-proof or arranged so thatthe escaping gas flow is separated from electrical cables andcomponents. The total ventilation should be at least six airchanges per hour, based on the empty space. Ventilation shouldbe such that any escaping gases cannot reach living quarters onor under the deck.

Bulkheads to the engine-room should be gastight. Inadvertentpumping through machinery spaces should be avoided.

At least two self-contained breathing apparatuses additional tothose required by regulation II-2/17 of the 1974 SOLASConvention, as amended, should be provided.

At least two suitable explosimeters capable of detectingflammable gases should be on board. The measurements should berecorded and the information kept on board.

The cargo should be protected from precipitation during handlingoperations and be kept as dry as reasonably practicable.

Whilst the ship is alongside and cargo hatches to holdscontaining aluminium processing by-products are closed, themechanical ventilation is to be operated continuously.

During loading, "NO SMOKING" signs are to be posted on decks andin areas adjacent to cargo compartments.----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Guide:EmS refers to Emergency Schedules included in Appendix E.----------------------------------------------------------------------------



1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)APPENDIX BList of bulk materials possessing chemical hazards----------------------------------------------------------------------------ALUMINIUM FERROSILICON, powder *(including briquettes)* For comprehensive information on transport of any material, refer to sections 1-10 of this Code.------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | Approximate | || UN no. | IMO Class | MFAG table no. | stowage factor | EmS no. || | | | (m**3/t) | ||----------------------------------------------------------------------|| 1395 | 4.3 | 601, 605 | | B2 |------------------------------------------------------------------------Properties

In contact with water may evolve hydrogen, a flammable gas which

may form explosive mixtures with air. Impurities may, undersimilar circumstances, produce phosphine and arsine, which arehighly toxic gases.

Observations

Prior to loading, a certificate should be provided by themanufacturer or shipper stating that, after manufacture, thematerial was stored under cover, but exposed to the weather inthe particle size in which it is to be shipped, for not lessthan three days prior to shipment.


"Separated from" foodstuffs and all class 8 liquids.Only to be loaded under dry weather conditions.Keep as dry as reasonably practicable.To be stowed in a mechanically ventilated space.


The cargo spaces should be ventilated by at least two separatefans. The total ventilation should be at least six air changesper hour, based on the empty space. Ventilation should be suchthat any escaping gases cannot reach living quarters on or underthe deck. Bulkheads to the engine-room should be gastight andshould be inspected and approved by the competent authority.At least two self-contained breathing apparatuses additional tothose required by regulation II-2/17 of the 1974 SOLASConvention, as amended, should be provided.At least two suitable detectors for quantitative measurements ofphosphine and arsine should be on board. The measurements shouldbe recorded and the information kept on board.----------------------------------------------------------------------------




1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)APPENDIX BList of bulk materials possessing chemical hazards----------------------------------------------------------------------------ALUMINIUM NITRATE ** For comprehensive information on transport of any material, refer to sections 1-10 of this Code.------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | Approximate | || UN no. | IMO Class | MFAG table no. | stowage factor | EmS no. || | | | (m**3/t) | ||----------------------------------------------------------------------|| 1438 | 5.1 | 235 | | B5 |------------------------------------------------------------------------Properties

If involved in a fire will greatly intensify the burning ofcombustible materials and will yield toxic nitrous fumes.Although non-combustible, mixtures with combustible material areeasily ignited and may burn fiercely.


"Separated from" foodstuffs.----------------------------------------------------------------------------




1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)----------------------------------------------------------------------------1994 Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code)APPENDIX BList of bulk materials possessing chemical hazards----------------------------------------------------------------------------RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL,

LOW SPECIFIC ACTIVITY MATERIAL (LSA-I)** For comprehensive information on transport of any material, refer to sections 1-10 of this Code.------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | Approximate | || UN no. | IMO Class | MFAG table no. | stowage factor | EmS no. || | | | (m**3/t) | ||----------------------------------------------------------------------|| 2912 | 7 | none ** | | B12 |------------------------------------------------------------------------** Refer to subsection 7.4 (Hazards from radioactive materials) of the MFAG.

Properties

The radiotoxicity of LSA-I materials is low. This entry includesores containing naturally occurring radionuclides (e.g. uranium,thorium) and natural or depleted uranium and thoriumconcentrates of such ores, including metals, mixtures andcompounds. These materials may also present a hazard due totheir chemical properties.

Observations

There should be no leakage outside the cargo space in whichthese materials are stowed.Inhalation or ingestion should be avoided.


"Separated from" foodstuffs.


Cargo spaces used for these materials should not be used forother goods until decontaminated.Exposure of persons to dust should be avoided.----------------------------------------------------------------------------


Note:The latest amendments to this part of the BC Code entered into forceon 1 January 1994.

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