Feature

Explanation

Resistance Code

+

Coating system is suitable for storage/carriage of this cargo. Notes and temperature limitations may apply.

-

Coating system is unsuitable for storage/carriage of this cargo.

N

No information is available on resistance

Note(s)

1, 2, 3 etc.

Coating system is suitable subject to reference notes 1, 2, 3 etc.

Temperature

T (°C)

Generally cargoes are stored and transported at ambient temperatures up to 35°C. For highly viscous cargoes, maximum storage/carriage temperatures are indicated in degrees centigrade (°C). Loading and discharge temperatures may be up to 10°C higher. However the period for which the cargo is kept at these higher temperatures should be kept as short as possible and must not exceed 48 hours.

Where an * is mentioned with the temperature, an additional 10 days per month up to 5°C above the mentioned temperature is allowed as operational flexibility in case of a heating overshoot or pre-heating before discharge.

See "Temperatures, storage/loading" on the "About" page for more details.