Cotton

Infobox on Cotton
Example of Cotton
Facts
Origin	Europe: Bulgaria, Spain, Russia, Turkey Africa: Egypt, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Sudan, Chad, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Algeria, Uganda Asia: Burma, India, Pakistan, China, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran America: El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, USA, Honduras, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela Australia
Stowage factor (in m3/t)	1.42 - 4.60 m3/t 1.39 - 3.76 m3/t 1.70 - 4.25 m3/t (bales)
Humidity / moisture	Relative humidity: 65% Water content: 7.85 - 8.5% Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 65%
Oil content	0.4 - 1.0% (waxes)
Ventilation	If the product is loaded for shipment in a dry state, it does not have any particular ventilation requirements. Problems arise if the product, packaging and/or flooring/ceiling are too damp or the temperature is too high. The heat has then to be dissipated and ventilation should proceed as follows: - Air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing) - Moisture must then be eliminated, to reduce mold and bacterial activity. - Since cotton very readily absorbs oxygen, before anybody enters the hold, it must be ventilated and a gas measurement carried out, since a shortage of oxygen may endanger life.
Risk factors	Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.

Cotton