Difference between revisions of "Babassu Expeller (in bulk)"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
Babassu expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut
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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  
 
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.  
 
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  
 
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.
 
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  
 
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  
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container with [[cotton]], [[sisal]], pepper, carnauba  wax, and paranuts
 
container with [[cotton]], [[sisal]], pepper, carnauba  wax, and paranuts
 
because of it's generation of dust.
 
because of it's generation of dust.
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See IMDG Books under Seed Cake or Expellers UN Nos. 1386 or 2217 and also BC code.
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Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
 
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Hazard: UN 1386, 2217  Class 4.2
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
 
 
[[Category:Seeds and agriproducts]]
 
[[Category:Seeds and agriproducts]]
 
[[Category:Products]]
 
[[Category:Products]]

Revision as of 15:51, 16 March 2012

Infobox on Babassu Expeller (in bulk)
Example of Babassu Expeller (in bulk)
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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.