Difference between revisions of "Woodpulp"
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Vegetable matter reduced to pulp. | Vegetable matter reduced to pulp. | ||
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| − | Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container. | + | Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.<br><br> |
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Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br> | Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br> | ||
See BC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br> | See BC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br> | ||
Revision as of 22:32, 13 March 2012
| Infobox on Woodpulp | |
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| Example of Woodpulp |  |
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| Origin | This table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive. |
| Stowage factor (in m3/t) | - m³/t |
| Humidity / moisture |
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| Ventilation | - |
| Risk factors | - |
Woodpulp
Contents
Description
Vegetable matter reduced to pulp.
Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.
Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.
See BC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.