Difference between revisions of "Woodpulp"
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Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.<br><br> | Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.<br><br> | ||
| − | Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br> | + | Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use [[dunnage]] under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.<br><br> |
See IMSBC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br> | See IMSBC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.<br><br> | ||
<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | <b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b> | ||
Revision as of 16:18, 5 February 2014
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Woodpulp
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Description
Vegetable matter reduced to pulp.
Shipped in pressed bales either dry or wet and used for paper products. Bales of woodpulp may distend up to 50% of their volume which can cause bowing of the container.
Stow in a clean dry container and avoid contamination from other cargoes which could result in a loss in value. It is recommended to use dunnage under the bales for drainage and fork-truck handling. After stuffing, the bales must be covered with kraft paper to prevent contamination.
See IMSBC Code for wood-pulp in bulk.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.