Table E-Classification: Inflammable solids Descriptive name of article Characteristic properties, cautions, markings required Label required Nitrates-Continued Ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer (containing over 13% but less than 60% by weight of ammonium nitrate). No permit required, see 146.22-30 (d). Ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer meeting the following conditions are not subject to regulation: 1. The ammonium nitrate content is not over 13 percent by weight. 2. The mixture is nonacidic. 3. No other oxidizing material is contained in the mixture. 4. Less than 5 percent of organic or combustible is contained in the mixture. NOTE: Mixed fertilizers which fail to meet the but above conditions after testing in accordance with section 146.2230 (e) do not qualify as an inflammable solid, oxidizing material hazardous article are not subject to regulation. or Mixed fertilizers not specified Yellow... by name in this section. Includes ammonium nitrate phosphate and ammonium nitrate phosphate fertilizers containing less than 60% ammonium nitrate with no organic fillers. Mixtures of ammonium nitrate, and often other nitrogen compounds, with either or both phosphate and potash compounds. Mixture must be treated to make whole mass nonacidic in nature. Acidic mixtures attack fabric or paper containers, and tend to Containers shall be marked nor in any hold above or com Do not stow in the same hold, nor in any hold above, below, or adjacent to one in which inflammable pressed gases (red gas label), inflammable liquids (red label), combustible liquids, or corrosive liquids (white label) are stowed. Stow well away from steam pipes, electrical circuits, or other sources of heat. Use minimum of combustible dunnage. (See 146.22-30 (1).) Remove trash, scrap, and spilled material promptly. Bags must be stowed so as to provide maximum ventilation and access for water in the event of fire. (See 146.22-30 (f).) Containers shall be marked "Ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer." In Event of Fire in This Required conditions for transportation Stowage: Cargo vessel "On deck protected." Outside containers: Metal barrels or drums. Multi-ply paper bags, not over 200 lb. net wt., moisture proof, made tight against sifting and of a strength not less than bags made of 71⁄2 ounce burlap. Burlap bags, not over 200 lb. net wt., moisture proof, made tight against sifting, and of not less than 71⁄2 ounce burlap. NOTE 1: Ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizers containing over 13 percent by weight of ammonium nitrate packaged in metal barrels or drums, wooden barrels or kegs or fiber drums are exempt from the labeling requirement. NOTE 2: It is not required that he above containers be ICC specification containers, although ICO specification containers are acceptable, but the officer in charge of loading the vessel shall satisfy himself they are sufficient in all respects for the purpose intended. He shall refuse any containers showing damage, leakage, or inability to properly contain the substance. Colorless crystals or salts. Sol- Yellow.. uble in water. Involved in a fire will greatly intensify the burning of all combustible materials. Stow separate from all combustible materials explosives and acids (white label). Stowage: "On deck protected." "Under deck.' Outside containers: Strong metal cans. Metal or fiber drums. Barrels or kegs. Wooden or fiberboard boxes, NOTE 1: It is not required that Bulk in sift-proof, closed R.R. freight cars or highway vehicles. Burlap bags, not over 200 lb. net wt., moisture-proof. made tight against sifting and of not less than 71⁄2 oz. burlap. Multi-wall paper bags, not over 110 lb. net wt., at least 4 ply construction, moisture-proof and made tight against sifting. |