Difference between revisions of "Activated Carbon"
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Used for the purification of gases or clarification of gases or clarification of liquids, water and oil. Liable to heat slowly and ignite spontaneously in air. Damage may render this commodity unfit for use with edible liquids, but may be fit for clarification of non-edible products. The advice of an analytical chemist should be obtained as to alternative uses. | Used for the purification of gases or clarification of gases or clarification of liquids, water and oil. Liable to heat slowly and ignite spontaneously in air. Damage may render this commodity unfit for use with edible liquids, but may be fit for clarification of non-edible products. The advice of an analytical chemist should be obtained as to alternative uses. | ||
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| − | Hazard: Where carbon is not made by the steam activation process, it is subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code and should carry spontaneously combustible label. Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo. | + | Hazard: Where carbon is not made by the steam activation process, it is subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code and should carry spontaneously combustible label. <br><br>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> | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 3 April 2012
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Activated Carbon
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Description
Black powder or granules packed in drums, bags or cartons, both plastic and paper.
Used for the purification of gases or clarification of gases or clarification of liquids, water and oil. Liable to heat slowly and ignite spontaneously in air. Damage may render this commodity unfit for use with edible liquids, but may be fit for clarification of non-edible products. The advice of an analytical chemist should be obtained as to alternative uses.
Hazard: Where carbon is not made by the steam activation process, it is subject to the provisions of the IMDG Code and should carry spontaneously combustible label.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.