Difference between revisions of "Aluminium Powder"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
Grey odourless powder. (coated, pyrophoric, uncoated)
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Grey odourless powder. (coated, pyrophoric, uncoated).<br><br>
 
Combustible, with many of its reactions liable to cause fire and explosion.
 
Combustible, with many of its reactions liable to cause fire and explosion.
 
Uncoated aluminum powder may emit flammable gas when wet.
 
Uncoated aluminum powder may emit flammable gas when wet.
 
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Is shipped in the form of ingots, mostly bundled by strapping iron.  
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[[Aluminium]] powder is shipped in the form of ingots, mostly bundled by strapping iron. It must be well covered with plastic foils to prevent contamination from other cargo. Scratching and notching on aluminum should be avoided. Also shipped in the form of powder or dust.
Must be well covered with plastic foils to prevent contamination from other cargo.  
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Scratching and notching on aluminum should be avoided.  
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Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo (Aluminum dross, aluminum residues and aluminum skimming).
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Also shipped in the form of powder or dust:
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
Aluminum dross, aluminum residues and aluminum skimming are listed in section 24 of the General
 
Introduction to the IMDG Books and in the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes as "Materials
 
Hazardous only in Bulk" under BC No. 001.
 
 
See also IMDG Code Page 4121, 4255, 4330.
 
 
 
Hazard:<br>
 
UN 1309  Class 4.1  (coated)<br>
 
UN 1382 Class 4.2  (pyrophonic)
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Minerals and rocks]]
 
[[Category:Minerals and rocks]]
 
[[Category:Products]]
 
[[Category:Products]]

Revision as of 15:59, 19 March 2012

Infobox on Aluminium Powder
Example of Aluminium Powder
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Aluminium Powder

Description

Grey odourless powder. (coated, pyrophoric, uncoated).

Combustible, with many of its reactions liable to cause fire and explosion. Uncoated aluminum powder may emit flammable gas when wet.

Aluminium powder is shipped in the form of ingots, mostly bundled by strapping iron. It must be well covered with plastic foils to prevent contamination from other cargo. Scratching and notching on aluminum should be avoided. Also shipped in the form of powder or dust.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo (Aluminum dross, aluminum residues and aluminum skimming).

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.