Difference between revisions of "Woodpulp"

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Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.<br><br>
 
Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.<br><br>
 
Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br>
 
Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br>
See BC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br>
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See IMSBC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br>
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
  
 
[[Category:Forest products]]
 
[[Category:Forest products]]
 
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Revision as of 21:21, 12 April 2012

Infobox on Woodpulp
Example of Woodpulp
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Facts
Origin This table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive.
Stowage factor (in m3/t) - m³/t
Humidity / moisture
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Woodpulp

Description

Vegetable matter reduced to pulp.

Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.

Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.

See IMSBC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.