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Archive for March 26, 2012
WHEN DO WE NEED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL NAMES
IMDG Code chapter 5.4, Documentation, states Proper Shipping Names that are assigned special provision 274 in Column 6 of the Dangerous Goods List shall be supplemented with their technical or chemical group names as described in 3.1.2.8. Section 3.1.2.8 states ““Generic and “not otherwise specified” Proper Shipping Names that are assigned to special provision 274 … Continue reading
IMSBC CODE – SHIPPER’S DECLARATION
Before loading of Solid Bulk Cargo the shipper must furnish information to the master or his representative about the cargo sufficiently in advance of loading to enable the precautions which may be necessary for proper stowage and safe carriage of the cargo to be put into effect. Sample editable form is attached here.IMSBC DECLARATION
LIGHTERS or LIGHTER REFILLS
Lighters are pressurized article containing butane gas which is triggered to ignition by flint or piezoelectric ignition system. The design of the lighter is such that the ignition and release of flammable gas can only occur by action by the user and it cannot run into ignition when stored. There are two standards for lighters … Continue reading
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