Ingangsdatum: 01-01-2015
3 - Section "Characteristics"
3.1 The table specifying the characteristics of the cargo should
be completed as follows:
3.2 Angle of repose: This box should be used to indicate the
angle of repose for non-cohesive granular materials. If the evaluation of the
properties of the material proved that the cargo is cohesive, the entry should be
"Not applicable".
3.3 Bulk density: This box should be used to indicate the bulk
density or the range of bulk density, as applicable, in kg/m3.
3.4 Stowage factor: This box should be used to indicate the
stowage factor or range of stowage factor, as applicable, in m3/t.
3.5 Size: This box should be used to indicate the form and size
or size-range of particles, pellets, lumps, etc., in mm and its variability, as
applicable.
3.6 Class: This box should be used to indicate the hazard
classification in accordance with section 9.2
of the IMSBC Code. If the cargo does not fall under Group B, the entry
should be "Not applicable". In addition, if the cargo constitutes dangerous goods
and has subsidiary risks, the subsidiary risks should be indicated.
3.7 Group: This box should be used to indicate the cargo group
in accordance with subsection 1.7 of the IMSBC Code (possible entries are "A and
B", "A", "B" or "C").