Carbon Black

Description

A sooty substance liable to spontaneous combustion packed in bags or barrels.
Used as a filler and reinforcing agent in plastic and rubber products. Extremely fine smoke-like powder which remains suspended in air and penetrates thin paper or textiles. Finely divided powder is spontaneously combustible. Certain types of Carbon black are not subject to the provisions of the IMDG books if they pass the self-heating test described on page 4225 of the Code. They should be certified as such and a copy of the test certificate should accompany the cargo.

Charcoal is also offered for shipment in bulk, however if classified as class 4.2 this is prohibited. and is a dangerous cargo When offered for shipment in bulk in containers, due consideration must be given to the risks of container contamination and the attendant cleaning costs. Special stowage instructions apply including the fitting of an inner liner which sheathes all surfaces within the container. Spillage and contamination to be avoided. Cleaning possibilities very poor.

See IMDG books in class 4.2 under Carbon, animal or vegetable origin, UN No. 1361.

Hazard: UN 1361, 1362 Class 4.2
EC 215-609-9