# H. A. Holden, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation **Citation:** 98-0252 **Type / status:** guidance / guidance **Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration **Effective:** Not stated **Published:** 1998-09-01 98-0252 response to H. A. Holden, Inc. concerning 172.101. ## Document text <<>> U.S.Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Streel, S.W. Special Programs Research and Washington, D.C. 20590 Administration SEP 1 1998 A200030-33022 Mr. Philip M. Hayden 12811 16th Avenue North h. A. Holden, Inc. Plymouth, MN 55441 Ref. No. 98-0252 Dear Mr. Hayden: This is in response to your letter regarding the packing group determination of Polyester resin kits, 3, UN3269, under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) • Specifically, you asked if Special Provision 40 can be used in determining the packing group for shipping these kits. The answer is yes. Special Provision 40 applies to Polyester resin kits. $ 172.101 Table through a printing error. Special Provision 121 was shown for the entry in the correct this error in a notice of proposed rulemaking that was RSPA has proposed to interim, Special Provision 40 must be used. published in the Federal Register on August 18, 1998. In the I hope this satisfies your request. incerely To the White C Hattie Mitchell, Chief Regulatory Review and Reinvention office of Hazardous Materials Standards <<>> 08/26/98 14:09 FAX 612 333 0541 H A HOLDEN [0001/001 Betts H. A Holden, Inc. August 26, 1588 $ 172.101 (P) Polyester Resin Kits • 98-0252 Edward Mazzullo Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Department of Transportation Dear Sir: 1 have an urgent request for an interpretation regarding Polyester Resin Kits, 3,UN3269. My understanding, which has been verified over the telephone by Hattie Mitchel at your office, is that table. This provides for a packing group to be used when shipping Polyester Resin Kits. special provision 40 is to be used. although the current 49CFR does not point to that provision in the 6153) at United Parcel Service concering UPS's requirements to use computer based software for the Recently, I have had conversations with Bob Gordon (1-404-828-6536) and Brad Cook (1-404-828- group on Polyester Resin Kits. Furthermore, UPS has informed me that if we include a packing group, preparation of hazardous matenal shipments with UPS. These programs will not allow for a packing as recommended by your office, the package will be retumed to me as being non-compliant. Polyester Resin Kits, or a letter telling me that Polyester Resin Kits may be legally shipped without a What 1 need from you is either a letter telling UPS that yes, allow the inclusion of a packing group for packing group. My deadline with UPS is September 1, 1998. So, please reply via fax. My fax number is 612-557-6009. My telephone number, if you would like to discuss this further is 612-577-5555. Thank you for your time. Respectfully yours, Plotte tur Warehouse Manager Philip M. Hayden 12811 18" Ave North H. A. Holden Plymouth MN 55441 <<>> 08/31/98 11:42 E612 333 6116 HA HOLDEN Inc Ø0001/0002 H. A. HOLDEN, INC. MINNEAPOLIS 12811 16th Ave. N Plymouth, MN 55441 1-800-328-4662 FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION FAX € + 612-557-6006 Date: 8-31-98 Number of Pages: 2. _(inoluding this cover sheet) Message to: D. O. Tr Firm:_ From: PHIL HAYDEN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE RESPOND FAX TODAY! URGENT URGENT THANK YOU. Charles- path tho wel be oured under Hm-218. 2- ATLANTA CHARLOTTE DENVER PHILADELPHIA 6675-A Comers Ind1 Cour 600 Wess 28th Street 3900 Nome St, Unit F 2825 Southampton Road Noreross, GA 30092-3604 1-800-235-9491 Charlote NC 28206 Denver CO 80239 Philadelphia PA 19154 1-800-447-0135 FAX 704-375-6555 704-375-3399 1-800-367-8333 FAX 303-372-9155 303-371-9109 1-800-367-1212 FAX 770-446-0059 770-446-5887 PAX 215-673-7320 215-673-7220 6173 N.W. 72nd Ave. MIAMI 6121 Long Drive HOUSTON SACRAMENTO 869 Stillwater Road #8 1-800-524-0180 Miami, FL 33166 1-800-223-7321 Houston, TX 77087 West Sacramento, CA 95605 1-800-567-3838 FAX 305-863-3099 305-963-0999 FAX 713-949-1972 713-847-1771 FAX 916-312-9791 916-372-9790 <<>> 08/31/98 11:42 5612 333 6116 ••. HA HOLDEN INC 40002/0002 • H. A Holden, Inc. Augusl 26. 1998 .* • Edward Mazzulto Office of Hazardous Matenals Standards Department of Transportation Dear Sir. 1 have an urgent request for an interpretation regarding Polyester Resin Kits, 3,UN3269. My understanding, which has been verified over the telephone by Hattie Mitchel at your office, is that table. This provides for a packing group to be used when shipping Polyester Resin Kits. special provision 40 is to be used. although the current 49CFR does not point to that provision in the Recentiy, I have had conversations with Bob Gordon (1-404-828-6536) and Brad Cook (1-404-828- 5153) at United Parcel Service concerning UPS's requirements to use computer based software for the group on Polyester Resin Kits. Furthermore, UPS has informed me that if we include a packing group, preparation of hazardous matenal shipments with UPS. These programs will not allow for a packing as recommended by your office, the package will be retured to me as being non-compliant. Polyester Resin Kits, or a letter telling me that Polyester Resin Kits may be legaliy shipped without a What I need from you is either a letter telling UPS that yes, allow the inclusion of a packing group fo packing group. My deadline with UPS is September 1, 1998. So, please reply via fax. My fax number is 612-557-6009. My telephone number, if you would like to discuss this further is 612-577-5555. Thank you for your time. Respectfully yours, Shitter Philip M. Hayden Warehouse Manager 12811 16" Ave North H. A. Holden Plymouth MN 55441 <<>> *************** -COMM. JOURNAL-***.:************** DATE AUG-31-1998 ***** TIME 16:40 *** P.01 MODE = MEMORY TRANSMISSION START=AUG-31 16:28 END-AUG-31 16:40 FILE NO. = 112 STN NO. COM ABBR NO. STATION NAME/TEL. NO. PAGES DURATION 001 BUSY 916125776009 088/082 60:00'00" -HMIC *********************************-2023663012 - ***** - -********* : WARD STATE FAT RETURN FAX NUMBER (202) 366-3012 NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER) d DATE 8/31/08 TIME 4:20 ADDRESSEE Me. Philip M. Anydent :5 men 18-31-609 maron fE Bets : PHONE 6612-577-5555 PHONE 1-800-467-4922 MEsSAosLape this belf You ARE RECEIVING A TELEFAX FROM : THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION CENTER OFFFICE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STANDARDS • FOR INFORMATION ON HazarDous MaterIaLS TRANSPORTATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT http://hazmat.dot.gov <<>> ***************-COMM. JOURNAL-****************** DATE AUG-31-199B ***K TIME 16:56 *** P.01 MODE = MEMORY TRANSMISSION START=AUG-31 16:55 END=AUG-31 16:56 FILE NO. = 116 STN NO. COM ABBR NO. STATION NAME/TEL.NO. PAGES DURATION 001 OK 916125576009 001/001 00:00'28" -HMIC - ***********************************-2023663012 -****- - ********* U,S. Department Research and of Transportation • Special Programs i Administration Mr. Philip M. Hayden H. A. Holden, Inc. 12811 16%h Avenue North Ref. No. 98-0252 Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Mr. Hayden: This is in response to your letter regarding the packing group Specifice age or sea i specta rodson 0 can be teed an determining the packing group for shipping these kits. The answer is yes. Special Provision 40 applies to Polyester interim, special Provision 40 must be used. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincegely, Trotte mitte 6 Hattie Mitchell, Chief office of Hazardous Materials Standards Regulatory Review and Reinvention <<>> - U.S. Department ; of Transportation 400 Seventh Street. S.W Special Programs Research and Washington, DC 20590 . * Administration - JUN I2 ESC Mr. Mike Sweet Vice President, Sales 8635 Harriet Avenue South FMS Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55420-2727 Dear Mr. Sweet: This is in response to your letter dated May 6, 1996, requesting clarification on whether your blockout paint product with a flash point of 170°F is Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) . regulated under the Hazardous Materials Under 49 CFR 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous perform this function. Under § 173.120, a "combustible liquid" is This office generally does defined as a material below 93°C (200°F), and does not meet the definition of any other with a flash point above 60.5°C (141°F) and hazard class under gallons or less) - packaging is not subject to any reguirements under the HMR. A combustible liquid in non-bulk (119 the HMR, including labeling, unless the material is a hazardous waste, hazardous substance or marine pollutant.. assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional sincerely, Vichun Hillis Delmer F. Billings Chief, Office of Hazardous Materials Regulations Development Standards 122.101. blockoutpaint • 173 4 0 0 173.120 ## Provenance - Official: Yes - Source: - Source ID: `phmsa` - SHA-256: `33f777775635384b4fe929173d00bd17b90607cbf99a8a4599188b3b2fbc0f97` - Retrieved: 2026-08-20T00:59:31.977Z - Exported: 2026-08-22T11:15:06.288Z - Document slug: `phmsa-interpretation-98-0252` ### Source metadata ```json { "materialSubtype": "interpretation", "interpretationArea": "hazardous_materials", "representation": "full_text_from_official_pdf", "companies": [ "H. A. Holden, Inc." ], "individuals": [ "Mr. Philip M. 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