International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)

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International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code)
(Adoption: December 2008; Entry into force: January 2011)

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Provides information on the dangers associated with the shipment of certain types of solid bulk cargoes and instructions on the procedures to be adopted when the shipment of solid bulk cargoes is contemplated. Contains a list of 175 substances (225 names) on the basis of bulk materials that may liquefy during transport and pose specific chemical hazards.