Twine (bales, baletwine)

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(bales, baletwine).

In order to prevent distortion of the spools they must not be overstowed with heavy cargo. All twine has been treated with a preservative (pentachlorophenol), emitting a strong smelling gas heavier than air. Not to be loaded into the same container with coffee, tea or other cargoes that are sensitive to