# Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

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- **citation:** 00-0125
- **title:** Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
- **source type:** guidance
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** guidance
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2000-06-14
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** 00-0125 response to Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc. concerning 172.519.
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U.S. Department
of Transportation
WasHington 20590
Washington, D.C.
Research and
Special Programs
Administration
JUN 1 4 2000
Mr. Robert Dritschel
Ref. No. 00-0125
Technical Services
Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc.
124 River Road
Middlesex, NJ
08846
Dear Mr. Dritschel:
This is in response to your letter dated April 13, 2000,
concerning identification number marking requirements under
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts
171-180). Specifically, you ask if identification number
markings may be handwritten when displayed on placards:
The answer is yes, provided the handwritten identification
number markings meet all the requirements under SS 172.332 (c)
and 172.519.
Section 172.332 (c) requires that the
identification number marking be displayed in 88 mm
(3.5 inches) black Alpine Gothic or Alternate Gothic No. 3:
numerals on
a white background 100 mm (3.9 inches) high and
approximately 215 mm (8.5 inches) wide.
Section 172.519 (a)
requires placards meet specific strength and durability
standards.
I hope this satisfies your request.'
Sincerely,
Polesto
Transportation Regulations Specialists
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.519
000125

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REAGENT
Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc.
124 RIVER ROAD • MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 08846
OFFICE: (732) 469-0101 • FAX: (732) 469-1074
BAK
CHEMICAL
April 13, 2000
8172.54
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo
00-012
US DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)
400 7 Street SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Dear Mr. Mazzullo:
I am writing to you in order to get a clarification on the Hazardous Material standards
that apply specifically to placarding trailers. When ground sulfur (NA 1350) is
transported in bulk bags (2000 pound sacks), it is classified as a Class 9 material. My
question involves that placard that must be attached to the container that is hauling this
material. When the Class 9 placard is attached to the outside of the container, can
placards that have the four digit designation number that is hand written inside the box on
rectangle on the placard? If there is an area in the CFR that states that the ID numbers
the placard be used, or must the placard have the ID number preprinted inside the
must be preprinted, please let me know what section it is.
Sincerel
Mgr - Technical Services
Robert Dritschel
Reagent Chemical & Research, Inc.
Registered to ISO 9002
File # A6831
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