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Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code – Resolution MSC.268(85) - Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk
Cargoes - CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER
CALCIUM NITRATE FERTILIZER
The provisions of this schedule shall apply only for cargoes containing not more than 15.5% total
nitrogen and at least 12% water.
DESCRIPTION
Granules mainly of a double salt (calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate). Refer to the schedule for
Calcium Nitrate UN 1454 where the total nitrogen content exceeds 15.5%, or where the water
content is less than 12%.
CHARACTERISTICS
ANGLE OF REPOSE BULK DENSITY (kg/m3) STOWAGE FACTOR (m3/t)
34° 1053 to 1111 0.90 to 0.95
SIZE CLASS GROUP
1 mm to 4 mm Not applicable C
HAZARD
No special hazards.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.
STOWAGE & SEGREGATION
“Separated from” foodstuffs.
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 this Code.
PRECAUTIONS
No special requirements.
VENTILATION
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The cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall not be ventilated during voyage.
CARRIAGE
No special requirements.
DISCHARGE
No special requirements.
CLEAN-UP
No special requirements.
Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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