Note: Fine grained sulphur (flowers of sulphur) shall not be transported in
bulk.
Description
A mineral substance found free in volcanic countries. Yellow in colour,
brittle, insoluble in water, but readily fusible by heat. Sulphur is loaded in a damp or
wet condition.
Characteristics
| Physical properties
|
| Size
|
Angle of repose
|
Bulk density
(kg/m3)
|
Stowage factor
(m3/t)
|
| Particles or lumps
of any size
|
Not
applicable
|
1,053 to
1,176
|
0.85 to
0.95
|
| Hazard
classification
|
| Class
|
Subsidiary hazard(s)
|
MHB
|
Group
|
| 4.1
|
Not
applicable
|
|
B
|
Hazard
Flammability and dust explosion especially during loading and unloading and
after discharge and cleaning.
This cargo may ignite readily.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.
Stowage and segregation
"Separated from" foodstuffs.
Hold cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.
Must be thoroughly clean and washed with fresh water.
Weather precautions
No special requirements.
Loading
Trim in accordance with the relevant provisions required under sections 4
and 5 of this Code.
Precautions
When this cargo is involved in a fire, a toxic, very irritating and
suffocating gas is evolved. This cargo forms explosive and sensitive mixtures with most
oxidizing material. This cargo has a liability to dust explosion, which may occur
especially after discharge and during cleaning. The hold trimming plates and tank tops
of the cargo spaces for this cargo shall be lime-washed or coated with paint to prevent
corrosion. Upper sections shall have a sound coating of paint. Electrical circuits for
the equipment in cargo spaces for this cargo which is unsuitable for use in an explosive
atmosphere shall be isolated by removal of links in the system other than fuses. Due
consideration shall be given to the isolation of electrical circuits for the equipment
in the adjacent spaces of the cargo spaces which is unsuitable for use in an explosive
atmosphere. Any ventilators of the cargo spaces for this cargo shall be fitted with
spark-arresting screens. Fine grained sulphur (flowers of sulphur) shall not be
transported in bulk.
Ventilation
Surface ventilation only, either natural or mechanical, shall be conducted,
as necessary, during the voyage for this cargo.
Carriage
Bilges in the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall be pumped regularly to
prevent accumulation of water/acid solution.
Discharge
No special requirements.
Clean-up
The cargo spaces and other structures which may have been in contact with
this cargo or the dust shall not be swept. After discharge of this cargo, the cargo
spaces, and other structures as necessary, shall be washed out with fresh water to
remove all residues of this cargo. Then the cargo spaces shall be thoroughly dried. Wet
dust or residues may form highly corrosive sulphurous acid, which is extremely dangerous
to personnel and corrosive to steel. Persons involved in cleaning up shall be provided
with protective clothing, goggles and dust filter masks to wear.
Emergency procedures
| Special emergency equipment to
be carried
|
| Self-contained breathing
apparatus.
|
| Emergency
procedures
|
| Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus.
|
| Emergency action in the event
of fire
|
| Batten down; use ship's fixed
fire-fighting installation, if available. Exclusion of air may be sufficient
to control the fire. Do not use water.
|
| Medical first aid
|
| Refer to the Medical First Aid
Guide (MFAG), as amended.
|