IMSBC TML Moisture Check
Transportable Moisture Limit - maximum moisture at which a Group A cargo may be loaded. Measured vs FMP / TML.
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Margin below TML
1.0% m/m
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$\text{MC} \leq \text{TML} \approx 0.9 \cdot \text{FMP}$$
TML default = 90 % of FMP (flow moisture point from lab test ASTM D2049 / proctor-Fagerberg). IMSBC Section 4.3 sampling schedule: 1 sample per 1000 t, minimum 4; results valid 7 days.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $MC$ | Measured moisture content | % m/m | ASTM D2049 |
| $TML$ | Transportable Moisture Limit | % m/m | shipper certificate |
| $FMP$ | Flow Moisture Point | % m/m | Proctor-Fagerberg |
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