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Description
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According to the IMSBC Code, it is usually fine particles. Abrasive and dusty. Non-IMSBC Code information: Is in crystal or powder/fine-particled form with colour ranging from transparent to white or reddish. Used in glass and steel making processes. Please see "IMO Classification" for what cargoes are included in this entry.
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Trade Names (Synonyms)
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Foundry sand - Agate - Amethyst - chalcedony -cherts -cristobalite -flint -onyx - pure quartz - quartz - quazo puro - rose quartz - sand - silica (silicon dioxide ) - silica,crystalline - silica flour - silicic anhydride - silicon dioxide -tridymite - tripoli - quartz sand - silica sand - Spodumene
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