NOTE: Transportation of ferrosilicon of this content on board passenger vessels shall be in accordance with the provisions as indicated by the asterisk (*) below: (A) When a certificate of analysis as to silicon content, satisfactory to the carrier is supplied and the shipper satisfies the carrier that the material has been stored in the size in which it is packed and shipped for a period of at least one month. (B) Lump ferrosilicon shall have been stored in piles not higher than 3 feet. It need not be turned over during storage. (C) Crushed ferrosilicon (material crushed to pass a 2-inch or finer meshed screen) shall be stored in piles not higher than 18 inches and the piles shall have been turned over so as to bring the material at the bottom of the pile into free contact with the air at least once during the period of storage. At least a week shall have elapsed between a turning over of the pile and its packing for shipment. (D) This ferrosilicon shall not be coated with oil, paraffin or other foreign substance. (E) If after one month's storage any odor of phosphine is noted or if the lumps of ferrosilicon can be crumbled in the hand, carrier shall refuse shipment of such portions of the pile as are affected if they can readily be separated from unaffected portions or, in his discretion, may refuse shipment of the whole pile. NOTE: It is not required that the above containers be DOT specification containers, although DOT specification containers are acceptable, but the officer in charge of loading the vessel shall satisfy himself that they are sufficient in all respects for the purpose intended. He shall refuse any containers showing damage, leakage, or an inability to properly contain the substance. 36-102-70--51 Table K-Classifications: Descriptive name of article Characteristic properties, cautions, markings required Label required satning at least 6% and not more than 12% moisture. The original bill of lading or other shipping paper shall bear the shipper's certifying statement that the fish meal when offered for shipment aboard the vessel contains at least 6% and not more than 12% moisture and that the temperature of the material does not exceed 120° F. Fish scrap or fish meal containing less than 6% or more than 12% moisture shall be shipped as a flammable solid in airtight metal containers (see $146.22100-Table E). Fish scrap or fish meal consists of ground and dried fish residue. Is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition. Offensive odor. Will contaminate foodstuffs. Smoking shall not be permitted in hatches in which fish meal or fish scrap is stowed or being handled. Check temperature of material before loading on board the vessel. Reject bags if temperature exceeds 120° F. Fish meal or fish scrap packed in wet or damp bags shall not be accepted for shipment Keep dry. Do not load during rain Protect shipment from bilge water, deck drainage or spray. Observe temperatures during voyage for signs of heating. Outside containers shall be marked "Fish meal" or "Fish scrap. "" Bulk shipments shall be made under conditions prescribed in § 146.27-27. Required conditions for transportation Cargo vessel |