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* Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather | * Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather | ||
| − | * Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds sal ammoniac etc. | + | * Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds sal ammoniac, etc. |
* Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations | * Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations | ||
* Contact with rust after spillage of contents | * Contact with rust after spillage of contents | ||
Revision as of 08:15, 13 April 2012
| Infobox on Calcium Hypochlorite | |
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| Example of Calcium Hypochlorite | |
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| Density (in t/m3) | - |
| Temperature (in oC) | - |
| Humidity / moisture | - |
| Ventilation | - |
| Self-heating / spontaneous combustion | - |
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Calcium Hypochlorite
Contents
Description
White crystalline powder with pungent odor.
Has been the cause of numerous fires, explosions and disasters, most of which could be attributed to
one of the following causes or combination of causes:
- Stuffing of damaged receptacles
- Improper stowage and consequent damage to receptacles in heavy weather
- Improper segregation from goods such as combustible solids or liquids and like colors, dyes, oils and textiles, non combustible liquids containing water, ammonium compounds sal ammoniac, etc.
- Impact or friction during conventional stuffing and or cargo operations
- Contact with rust after spillage of contents
When consolidating this substance in containers great care should be taken when selecting the
co-load, and the container should be absolutely clean and dry.
Over the years the stability of this substance has much improved. It is now more and more replaced by the safer and more stable isocyanurates.
In all circumstances the shipper shall deliver a document stating the percentage of free chlorine.
For all shipments of calcium hypochlorite containing more than 70% active chlorine, it is recommended that special clearance be obtained.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations of hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.