Difference between revisions of "Fertilisers"
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Material containing essential element for plant growth.<br><br> | Material containing essential element for plant growth.<br><br> | ||
"Fertilizers" is a general term for a group of substances with widely varying properties.<br> | "Fertilizers" is a general term for a group of substances with widely varying properties.<br> | ||
| − | Some such as potassium chloride and super phosphate, are harmless whilst others, such as [[Ammonium Nitrate]] Fertilizers are inherently dangerous. Many fertilizers slowly corrode metals particularly in the presence of water or moisture.<br> | + | Some such as potassium chloride and super phosphate, are harmless whilst others, such as [[Ammonium Nitrate]] Fertilizers are inherently dangerous. Many fertilizers slowly corrode metals particularly in the presence of water or moisture.<br><br> |
Except for [[urea]], which is non-ionic bound, fertilizers should not be consolidated with packaged or unpacked metal goods. When cargo is offered as fertilizer the shipper should be asked to specify the type. | Except for [[urea]], which is non-ionic bound, fertilizers should not be consolidated with packaged or unpacked metal goods. When cargo is offered as fertilizer the shipper should be asked to specify the type. | ||
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Revision as of 14:44, 11 April 2012
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Fertilisers
Contents
Description
Material containing essential element for plant growth.
"Fertilizers" is a general term for a group of substances with widely varying properties.
Some such as potassium chloride and super phosphate, are harmless whilst others, such as Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers are inherently dangerous. Many fertilizers slowly corrode metals particularly in the presence of water or moisture.
Except for urea, which is non-ionic bound, fertilizers should not be consolidated with packaged or unpacked metal goods. When cargo is offered as fertilizer the shipper should be asked to specify the type.
Fertilisers are usually transported as bulk or bagged cargoes. If bagged, the bags are normally made from woven polypropylene or polythene. Fertilisers are liable to deterioration following moisture ingress and should be stored as soon as possible. Losses can occur if bags are torn and burst in transit.
See also Phosphates and Superphosphates and under individual commodity headings.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.