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==Description==
 
Babassu expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut.
 
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The Babassu palms grows in the jungles of Brazil. Expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut from
 
which the oil has been pressed and retains  approximately  6% of oil.
 
The percentage of moisture and oil must not be higher than 15% and the temperature of the product
 
before loading must not exceed 35°C. Do not load during rain.
 
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A certificate, issued by a recognized authority, should be asked for (concerning the oil and moisture
 
contents). Since this product is very dusty, other cargoes must be protected. Temperature should be
 
taken regularly. Apply proper surface [[ventilation]]. Fire to be suppressed with CO2. At all times, a
 
loading sample in airtight packing must be kept on board. Do not stow together (in the same)
 
container with [[cotton]], [[sisal]], pepper, carnauba  wax, and paranuts
 
because of it's generation of dust.
 
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Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
 
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Latest revision as of 15:57, 10 October 2012