Vermiculite (in bulk)

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Infobox on Vermiculite (in bulk)
Example of Vermiculite (in bulk)
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Vermiculite (in bulk)

Description

A mineral of the mica group.

Used in insulation, fire proofing and refractories. Recommended to stow the vermiculite by itself and beware of contaminating other cargo. which could causing heavy claims.

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

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