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| − | | image = sulphur.jpg | + | | image = Sulphur-1.jpg |
| | | origin = - | | | origin = - |
| − | | density = - | + | | stowage factor = <ul><li>0,74 to 1,11 m<sup>3</sup>/t (formed, solid)</li><li>0,85 to 0,95 m<sup>3</sup>/t (crushed lump and coarse grained) |
| − | | temperature = -
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| | | humidity and moisture = - | | | humidity and moisture = - |
| − | | ventilation = - | + | | ventilation = See IMSBC Code |
| − | | self-heating = -
| + | | risk factors = See text |
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| | ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| − | Yellow, crystalline non-metallic element existing in two stable crystalline state. Both forms are
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| − | insoluble in water and slightly soluble in common organic solvents.<br><br>
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| − | Sulphur is an easily igniting, solid substance and exists in the shape of lumps, bars and as
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| − | fine-grained to very fine powder. Yellow in color, [[contact]] of sulphur with chlorates, nitrates,
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| − | perchlorates and permanganates leads to the risk of explosion. Sulphur is not soluble in water and
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| − | when in contact with oil and fat there is the danger of fire. The sulphurous smell can affect piece
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| − | goods, [[potatoes]] and other consumption articles.
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| − | Sulphurs dust, sulphur in water and burned sulphur can be very corrosive. Silver in the vicinity of
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| − | sulphur turns black and paint may scale off. A cloud of sulphur dust is subject to risk of explosion
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| − | and will easily be ignited by sparks from e.g. iron to iron, static electricity caused by friction and even
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| − | among particles of sulphur. The risk of dust explosion can be prevented by proper ventilation of the
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| − | container during stuffing or unstuffing.
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| − | Burning sulphur produces the asphyxiating sulphur dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>) and could be extinguished by a
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| − | layer of cold sulphur or with fresh water. Do not use sea water because the mixture will form a
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| − | hydrochloric acid. Measures to be taken prior to stuffing.
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| − | Container must be very well cleaned and dried before stuffing.
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| − | Ceilings also to be made dust-proof. Dirty sulphur is worthless.
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| − | The floor must be lathed and well stopped.
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| − | When stuffing or unstuffing safety equipment must be on hand including breathing apparatus, Draeger
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| − | gas-tester with [[tubes]] (SO<sub>2</sub>), protective clothing, fresh water and CO<sub>2</sub>-fire extinguishers. If chutes
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| − | are being used for loading, they must be electricity connected with the container for discharge of
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| − | static electricity.<br><br>
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| − | During the voyage the temperature in the container may run up to 42°C after departure. This has not to be considered as abnormal and in most cases the temperature will drop again after a while.
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| − | Resuming:<br>
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| − | * [[Dunnage]] removed from the area.<br>
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| − | * Containers thoroughly cleaned and dry. No loose steel parts to be left behind.<br>
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| − | * Floors made sulphur-proof.<br>
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| − | * In case of fire, if justified, use as little water as possible and do not use [[salt]] water. Preferably CO<sub>2</sub>-extinguishers.<br>
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| − | * Well ventilated.<br>
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| − | * Breathing apparatus, Draeger gas tester with kept [[tubes]], protective clothing, CO<sub>2</sub>-extinguishers and fresh water ready for immediate use, when stuffing/unstuffing.<br><br>
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| − | Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo.
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| − | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b><br><br>
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| − | See also: http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/inorganic/SULFUR.htm<br><br>
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| − | http://www.ukpandi.com/fileadmin/uploads/uk-pi/LP%20Documents/Carefully_to_Carry/Sulphur%20Cargoes.pdf<br><br>
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| | [[Category:Oil and chemicals]] | | [[Category:Oil and chemicals]] |
| | [[Category:Minerals and rocks]] | | [[Category:Minerals and rocks]] |
| | [[Category:Products]] | | [[Category:Products]] |
