Sand

Description
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.
Trade Names (Synonyms)
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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