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Pressed bales of usually [[cotton]] material.<br><br> | Pressed bales of usually [[cotton]] material.<br><br> | ||
| − | Used clothing shipped in this way occasionally may be subject to spontaneous combustion, as a result of contamination with oil. Bales may also be contaminated with vermin. Often the iron straps or wires loosen while handling the bales. It is justified to make a remark in such a case. <br><br>To be stowed away from oils, not with foods or allied products, | + | Used clothing shipped in this way occasionally may be subject to spontaneous combustion, as a result of contamination with oil. Bales may also be contaminated with vermin. Often the iron straps or wires loosen while handling the bales. It is justified to make a remark in such a case. <br><br>To be stowed away from oils, not with foods or allied products, ammonium nitrate fertilizers etc. |
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See also IMDG Books. | See also IMDG Books. | ||
Revision as of 22:45, 12 April 2012
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Rags
Contents
Description
Pressed bales of usually cotton material.
Used clothing shipped in this way occasionally may be subject to spontaneous combustion, as a result of contamination with oil. Bales may also be contaminated with vermin. Often the iron straps or wires loosen while handling the bales. It is justified to make a remark in such a case.
To be stowed away from oils, not with foods or allied products, ammonium nitrate fertilizers etc.
See also IMDG Books.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.