DISTILLERS DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES
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DISTILLERS DRIED GRAINS WITH SOLUBLES

Description

A dried blend of coarse grains and condensed distillers solubles that remain after the fermentation of the starch fraction of corn with yeasts and enzymes to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. Yellowish brown in colour with a cooked corn odour. Moisture content not more than 13% and oil content not more than 11%. This schedule is not applicable to wet distillers grain (WDG) and distillers dried grain (DDG), which are not transported in bulk.

Characteristics

Physical properties
Size Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Not applicable Not applicable 450 to 520 1.92 to 2.22
Hazard classification
Class Subsidiary hazard(s) MHB Group
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable C

Hazard

No special hazards.

This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire risk.

Stowage and segregation

No special requirements.

Hold cleanliness

Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.

Weather precautions

This cargo shall be kept as dry as practicable. This cargo shall not be handled during precipitation. During handling of this cargo, all non-working hatches of the cargo spaces into which this cargo is loaded, or to be loaded, shall be closed.

Loading

Load in open unconfined areas. Trim in accordance with the relevant provision required under sections 4 and 5 of this Code.

Precautions

No special requirements.

Ventilation

No special requirements.

Carriage

Hatches of the cargo spaces carrying this cargo shall be weathertight to prevent the ingress of water.

Discharge

If this cargo has hardened, it shall be trimmed to avoid the formation of overhanging faces, as necessary.

Clean-up

No special requirements.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Individual Schedules of Solid Bulk Cargoes
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