PETROLEUM COKE (calcined or uncalcined)

Description
Black, finely divided residue from petroleum refining in the form of powder and small pieces. The
provisions of this schedule should not apply to materials having a temperature below 55°C when
loaded.

Characteristics
Angle of repose Bulk density (kg/m3) Stowage factor (m3/t)
Not applicable 599 to 800 1.25 to 1.67
Size Class Group
Powder to small pieces MHB B

Hazard
Uncalcined petroleum coke is liable to heat and ignite spontaneously when not loaded and
transported under the provisions of this entry.
This cargo is non-combustible or has a low fire-risk.

Stowage & segregation

“Separated from” foodstuffs.
“Separated longitudinally by an intervening complete compartment or hold from” all goods of class
1, divisions 1.1 and 1.5.
“Separated by a complete compartment or hold from” all other hazardous materials and dangerous
goods (goods in packaged form and solid bulk materials).

Hold cleanliness
Clean and dry as relevant to the hazards of the cargo.

Weather precautions
No special requirements.

Loading
1 When the cargo is loaded in a cargo space over a tank containing fuel or other material
having a flashpoint under 93°C, the cargo having temperature of 55°C or higher shall not
be loaded in the cargo space, unless part of the cargo having temperature 44°C or lower is
loaded in a layer of at least 0.6 m thickness throughout the cargo space prior to loading the
cargo having temperature of 55°C or higher.
2 When the cargo having temperature of 55°C or higher is loaded in accordance with the
above requirement and the thickness of the layer of the cargo to be loaded is bigger than
1.0 m, the cargo shall first be loaded within a layer, the thickness of which is between 0.6 m
and 1.0 m.
3 After the completion of loading operation specified in the above paragraphs, the loading
operation may proceed.
The cargo shall be trimmed in accordance with the cargo information required by section 4 of this
Code.

Precautions
This cargo shall not be loaded when the temperature of this cargo exceeds 107°C. The master
shall post warnings about the high temperature of this cargo near the cargo spaces.

Ventilation
No special requirements.

Carriage
No special requirements.
Discharge
No special requirements.

Clean-up
No special requirements.

Emergency procedures
Special emergency equipment to be carried
Protective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spray nozzles.
Emergency procedures
Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Emergency action in the event of fire
Batten down; use of ship’s fixed fire-fighting installation if available.
Exclusion of air may be sufficient to control fire.
Medical First Aid
Refer to the Medical First Aid Guide (MFAG), as amended.