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==Description==
 
==Description==
Ore concentrate or residue of the element antimony.<br><br>
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Ore concentrate or residue of the element antimony. A high density lead-grey mineral, subject to black tarnish.<br><br>
These commodities are shipped under the rules for regulation: Antimony compounds, inorganic n.o.s.  
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These commodities are shipped under the rules for regulation: antimony compounds, inorganic n.o.s.  
 
if shipped in bags, attention must be paid to dust damage. When in moist condition, the cargo may  
 
if shipped in bags, attention must be paid to dust damage. When in moist condition, the cargo may  
develop toxic gases as stibine, arsine and phosphine (depending on its condition).
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develop toxic gases as stibine, arsine and phosphine (depending on its condition). When shipped in bulk and bags, consideration should be given for not overstressing the maximum permissible tanktop loads. <br><br>
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Precautions should be taken to protect the machinery and accomodation spaces from the dust of the cargo and protective clothing is recommended for persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo.
 
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Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.<br><br>
 
Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.<br><br>

Revision as of 12:17, 3 April 2012

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Antimony Ore

Description

Ore concentrate or residue of the element antimony. A high density lead-grey mineral, subject to black tarnish.

These commodities are shipped under the rules for regulation: antimony compounds, inorganic n.o.s. if shipped in bags, attention must be paid to dust damage. When in moist condition, the cargo may develop toxic gases as stibine, arsine and phosphine (depending on its condition). When shipped in bulk and bags, consideration should be given for not overstressing the maximum permissible tanktop loads.

Precautions should be taken to protect the machinery and accomodation spaces from the dust of the cargo and protective clothing is recommended for persons who may be exposed to the dust of the cargo.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.

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