21.6 Column o – Criteria for special requirements in chapter 16
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21.6 Column o – Criteria for special requirements in chapter 16

 21.6.1 Paragraphs 16.1 to 16.2.5 and 16.3 to 16.5

21.6.1.1 These apply to all cargoes and so are not referenced specifically in column o.

21.6.2 Paragraph 16.2.6

21.6.2.1 Paragraph 16.2.6 is added to column o for products, which meet the following criteria: Pollution Category X or Y and viscosity ≥ 50 mPa·s at 20oC.

21.6.3 Paragraph 16.2.9

21.6.3.1 Paragraph 16.2.9 is added to column o for products, which meet the following criterion: Melting point ≥ 0oC.

21.6.4 Paragraph 16.6 – Cargo not to be exposed to excessive heat

21.6.4.1 Paragraphs 16.6.2 to 16.6.4 are added to column o for products, which are identified as requiring temperature control during carriage.

21.6.5 Paragraph 16.2.7 – Persistent floaters

Paragraph 16.2.7 is added to column o for products which meet the following criteria: Pollution Category Y that are persistent floaters (E2 = Fp) with a viscosity greater than or equal to 50 mPa·s at 20ºC and/or with a melting point greater than or equal to 0ºC.


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