Difference between revisions of "Babassu Expeller (in bulk)"
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A certificate, issued by a recognized authority, should be asked for (concerning the oil and moisture | 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 | 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 | + | taken regularly. Apply proper surface [[ventilation]]. Fire to be suppressed with CO<sub>2</sub>. At all times, a |
loading sample in airtight packing must be kept on board. Do not stow together (in the same) | 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 | container with [[cotton]], [[sisal]], pepper, carnauba wax, and paranuts | ||
Revision as of 15:52, 16 March 2012
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Babassu Expeller (in bulk)
Description
Babassu expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut.
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.
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.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.