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==Description==
 
==Description==
Containers used for the transport of liquid cargo.
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Barrels (synthetic), are containers used for the transport of liquid cargo.  
 
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Progressively in use for the transport of liquid cargo, such as chemicals, paint, wine, silver [[onions]], edible oils, etc.
General Progressively in use for the transport of liquid cargo, such as chemicals, paint, wine, silver [[onions]],  
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Experience has shown, that at higher temperatures (especially in the tropics) most qualities of synthetic material quickly weaken, causing the barrels to collapse, dent and even to tear. In particular  
[[edible oils]], etc.
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when containing paint or chemicals, the consequences may be disastrous for the cargo, vessel and others.<br><br>
Experience has shown, that at higher temperatures (especially in the tropics) most qualities of  
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==Shipment / Storage==
synthetic material quickly weaken, causing the barrels to collapse, dent and even to tear. In particular  
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For the safest possible shipment following rules shall be adhered to:<br>
when containing paint or chemicals, the consequences may be disastrous for the cargo, vessel and  
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* Stowage 2-, 3-high at the most (depending on the strength and  size). Fit plywood boards between each tier except between types of jerry cans having a kick in the bottom in which the grip/pouring cap of the underlying can fits. The use of plywood boards then has the opposite effect. When plywood boards are fitted with cans with a kick in the bottom, the  pressure will concentrate on the protruding grips causing these to be pushed into the can.<br>
others.
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*Synthetic barrels and metal drums should preferably be stowed and secured separately. Mixed stowage has resulted in the steel drums to dent the synthetic barrels causing the lashings to loosen. When lashing synthetic barrels protection against contraction is achieved by means of [[timber]] (Plywood boards) since, in case of softening material, the result could be that the stow would break loose.<br><br>
For the safest possible shipment following rules shall be adhered to:
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==Risk factors==
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For dangerous goods in synthetic containers (barrels) see IMDG Books for the dangerous commodity concerned and the packing instructions.
Stowage 2-, 3-high at the most (depending on the strength and  size). Fit plywood boards between  
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each tier except between types of jerry cans having a kick in the bottom in which the grip/pouring cap
 
of the underlying can fits. The use of plywood boards then has the opposite effect.   When plywood  
 
boards are fitted with cans with a kick in the bottom, the  pressure will concentrate on the protruding
 
grips causing these to be pushed into the can.
 
 
Synthetic barrels and metal drums should preferably be stowed and secured separately. Mixed  
 
stowage has resulted in the steel drums to dent the synthetic barrels causing the lashings to loosen.  
 
When lashing synthetic barrels protection against contraction is achieved by means of [[timber]]  
 
(Plywood boards) since, in case of softening material, the result could be that the stow would break  
 
loose.
 
 
For dangerous goods in synthetic containers (barrels) see IMDG Books for the dangerous commodity  
 
concerned and the packing instructions.
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous]]
 
[[Category:Miscellaneous]]
[[Category:Products]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:42, 29 October 2012

Infobox on Barrels (Synthetic)
Example of Barrels (Synthetic)
Barrels-1.jpg
Facts
Origin -
Stowage factor (in m3/t) -
Humidity / moisture -
Ventilation -
Risk factors See text

Barrels (Synthetic)

Description

Barrels (synthetic), are containers used for the transport of liquid cargo. Progressively in use for the transport of liquid cargo, such as chemicals, paint, wine, silver onions, edible oils, etc. Experience has shown, that at higher temperatures (especially in the tropics) most qualities of synthetic material quickly weaken, causing the barrels to collapse, dent and even to tear. In particular when containing paint or chemicals, the consequences may be disastrous for the cargo, vessel and others.

Shipment / Storage

For the safest possible shipment following rules shall be adhered to:

  • Stowage 2-, 3-high at the most (depending on the strength and size). Fit plywood boards between each tier except between types of jerry cans having a kick in the bottom in which the grip/pouring cap of the underlying can fits. The use of plywood boards then has the opposite effect. When plywood boards are fitted with cans with a kick in the bottom, the pressure will concentrate on the protruding grips causing these to be pushed into the can.
  • Synthetic barrels and metal drums should preferably be stowed and secured separately. Mixed stowage has resulted in the steel drums to dent the synthetic barrels causing the lashings to loosen. When lashing synthetic barrels protection against contraction is achieved by means of timber (Plywood boards) since, in case of softening material, the result could be that the stow would break loose.

Risk factors

For dangerous goods in synthetic containers (barrels) see IMDG Books for the dangerous commodity concerned and the packing instructions.