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− | ==Description==
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− | Babassu expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut.
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− | The Babassu palms grows in the jungles of Brazil. Expeller, is the residue of the Babassu nut from
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− | which the oil has been pressed and retains approximately 6% of oil.
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− | The percentage of moisture and oil must not be higher than 15% and the temperature of the product
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− | before loading must not exceed 35°C. Do not load during rain.
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− | A certificate, issued by a recognized authority, should be asked for (concerning the oil and moisture
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− | contents). Since this product is very dusty, other cargoes must be protected. Temperature should be
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− | taken regularly. Apply proper surface [[ventilation]]. Fire to be suppressed with CO<sub>2</sub>. At all times, a
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− | loading sample in airtight packing must be kept on board. Do not stow together (in the same)
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− | container with [[cotton]], [[sisal]], pepper, carnauba wax, and paranuts
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− | because of it's generation of dust.
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− | Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.
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− | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
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| [[Category:Seeds and agriproducts]] | | [[Category:Seeds and agriproducts]] |
| [[Category:Products]] | | [[Category:Products]] |