Coal Tar

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Infobox on Coal Tar
Example of Coal Tar
Coal tar-1.jpg
Facts
Origin -
Stowage factor (in m3/t)
  • 1,56/1,64 m3/t (barrels)
  • 1,33/1,56 m3/t (pitch/bulk)
Humidity / moisture -
Ventilation -
Risk factors -

Coal Tar

Contents

A black viscous residue from coal or oil, varies in consistency from semi-liquid to hard. Packed in second-hand metal drums. Is highly odorous and detrimental to other cargoes. According to wear of drums loss through leakage may be more or less considerable.

The usual causes of leakage are wear of the drums, faulty stoppers and weakness of the ribs. The most suitable packing for the tropics are sealed metal containers.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.

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