(75) Re: DESCRIPTION: The sentence "Small granules." should be added in this item.
Re: SAND
(76) Re: DESCRIPTION: The words "[and dusty]" should be deleted.
(77) Re: HAZARD: Because silica sand is not dusty, the sentence "[Inhalation of silica dust can result in respiratory disease. Silica particulate are easily transported by air and inhaled]" should be deleted.
(78) Re: PRECAUTIONS: The second sentence should be amended as follows:
Re: SCRAP METAL
(79) Re WEATHER PRECAUTIONS: "No special precautions. May be loaded in rain." should be deleted and changed to "While weather is inclement, hatches should be closed or otherwise protected to keep the materials dry."
Re: SEED CAKE (a) and B, containing vegetable oil UN No: 1386
Re: SEED CAKE (c), containing vegetable oil UN No: 2217
MEAL, oily
OIL CAKE
SEED EXPELLERS
(80) Re: VENTILATION: I consider that natural ventilation is recommendable to prevent self-heating of the cargo. Furthermore, to prevent the accident due to the lack of oxygen, the cargo space should be ventilated before entering into the cargo hold. Therefore, I propose the following sentences for substituting the sentence "Mechanically ventilate the cargo space":
"Surface natural ventilation should be conducted, as necessary, for removing any residual solvent vapour. Mechanical ventilation is not recommended to prevent self heating of the cargo. Prior to discharge or entering into the cargo spaces, the cargo hold should be ventilated, as necessary, to prevent the accident caused by oxygen depletion."
Re: SILICOMANGANESE (LOW CARBON) BC No: 060
(81) Re: LOADING: The second paragraph "It is recommended that the master ... to overstress the structure. Reference is made to SOLAS chapter VI." should be deleted.
Re: SODA ASH
(82) Re: DESCRIPTION: The words "Water-soluble" should be added.
(83) Re DISCHARGE: Delete the sentences "Normally by suction. Can also be by grab." I consider that "No discharge requirement" is enough for this item.
Re: SODIUM NIIRATE UN No: 1498
(84) Re: VENTILATION: The sentence "Not required." should be substituted by the following sentence:
"Do not ventilate and keep isolation from fresh air as practicable."
Re: SUGAR
(85) Re: HOLD CLEANLINESS: In the third sentence the words "for surveyors inspection" should be deleted.
Re: TAPIOCA
(86) Re WEATHER PRECAUTION: "Must be kept dry" should be substituted by "Keep dry".
(87) Re: CARRIAGE: The sentence "Seal hatch covers with tape" should be deleted.
Re: UREA
(88) Re: WEATHER PRECAUTION: "Must be kept dry" should be substituted by "Keep dry".
(89) Re: CARRIAGE: The sentence "Use tape to seal hatches" should be deleted.
Re: WOODCHIPS BC No: 075
(90) Re: CLEAN UP: The word "Double" should be deleted.
Re: ZINC ASHES UN No: 1435
ZINC DROSS
ZINC RESIDUE
ZINC SKIMMINGS
(91) Re: PRECAUTIONS: The following sentences should be added:
"Any material which is wet or is known to have been wetted should not be accepted for carriage. Materials should be handled and transported under dry condition."
(92) Mineral concentrates
I basically agree with your opinion dated on 19 July that only one entry will be provided in the BC Code for mineral concentrates. The words "Mineral concentrates" may be appropriate for the heading of the entry. I am of the opinion that it is better to explain about the usage of BCSNs in the entry as follows:
"Mineral concentrates
The following Bulk Cargo Shipping Names (BCSNs), expressed in capital letters, should be used in cargo declarations:
CEMENT COPPER
