Difference between revisions of "Vermiculite (in bulk)"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
A mineral of the [[mica]] group, largely mined in Russia, South Africa, Brazil and China. It has a very large range of applications in industry. It has a light-grey colour and is known to be light weight, non-combustible, compressible and highly absorbent<br><br>
 
A mineral of the [[mica]] group, largely mined in Russia, South Africa, Brazil and China. It has a very large range of applications in industry. It has a light-grey colour and is known to be light weight, non-combustible, compressible and highly absorbent<br><br>
Used in insulation, fire proofing and refractories. Recommended to stow the vermiculite by itself and  
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Recommended to stow the vermiculite by itself and  
 
beware of contaminating other cargo which could cause heavy claims.<br><br>
 
beware of contaminating other cargo which could cause heavy claims.<br><br>
 
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>

Latest revision as of 16:36, 10 April 2012

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Example of Vermiculite (in bulk)
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Vermiculite (in bulk)

Description

A mineral of the mica group, largely mined in Russia, South Africa, Brazil and China. It has a very large range of applications in industry. It has a light-grey colour and is known to be light weight, non-combustible, compressible and highly absorbent

Recommended to stow the vermiculite by itself and beware of contaminating other cargo which could cause heavy claims.

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

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