# Lilly Industries, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

**Citation:** 00-0236  
**Type / status:** guidance / guidance  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** 2000-11-03

00-0236 response to Lilly Industries, Inc. concerning 173.173.

## Document text

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7. '
Engrum
LILLY
8173. 173(4(2)
Lilly Industries, Inc.
•
Packaging
:
August 21, 2000
00: 0236
Mr. Edward Mazzullo
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
USDOT/RSPA (DHM10)
400 7" Street Southwest
washingion, D.C. 20590
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Dear Mr. Mazzullo,
I am requesting written clarification and verification with regard to several questions related to
UN-performance packaging for paint.
The first questions relate to the exemption provided for paint. 49 CFR 173.173(b)(2) states that
paint shipped in metal packaging of not over i gallon each, packed in a strong outer packaging
are exempt it packages conforn to subpart B requirements. We are shipping paint in 1 gallon
containers that meet subpart B requirements. The questions are: what constitutes a "strong outer. •
packaging" and are we indeed exempt from having UN-performance packaging per 49 CFR
173.173(b)(=)?
:.
The next question is related to the UN-performance packaging specifications. Can UN-
marked/tested weight uf the outer box?
pertormance packaging be used even if the total weight of the container slightly exceed the
•
I have enclosed a telephone log from a conversation an individual at our corporate cffice had with
Liz at the USDOT Hazardous Materials Information Line. At this time I am requesting written
verification and clarification to these questions.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 309-
762-7546. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Shere Adams
Sheri Adams
Compliance Manager
Lilly Industries, Inc. Moline
Enclosure
5400 23rd. Avenue • Moline, IL 61265 • TEL (309) 762-7546 • FAX (309) 762-9604

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