Difference between revisions of "Burlap"
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A cloth or fabric manufactured from [[jute]] yarn. Shipped in bales. | A cloth or fabric manufactured from [[jute]] yarn. Shipped in bales. | ||
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| − | If wet will heat and quickly rot emitting toxic fumes. Liable to spontaneous combustion if contaminated by oil.<br> | + | If wet will heat and quickly rot emitting toxic fumes. Liable to spontaneous combustion if contaminated by oil.<br><br> |
Extreme care should be taken when carrying out an examination of wet burlap in an enclosed space. Badly wetted and rotting burlap can emit fumes which are hazardous; respiration equipment is recommended for enclosed space cargo examination.<br><br> | Extreme care should be taken when carrying out an examination of wet burlap in an enclosed space. Badly wetted and rotting burlap can emit fumes which are hazardous; respiration equipment is recommended for enclosed space cargo examination.<br><br> | ||
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.<br><br> | Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.<br><br> | ||
Revision as of 09:53, 6 April 2012
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Burlap
Contents
Description
A cloth or fabric manufactured from jute yarn. Shipped in bales.
If wet will heat and quickly rot emitting toxic fumes. Liable to spontaneous combustion if contaminated by oil.
Extreme care should be taken when carrying out an examination of wet burlap in an enclosed space. Badly wetted and rotting burlap can emit fumes which are hazardous; respiration equipment is recommended for enclosed space cargo examination.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.