{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0124","title":"Den Plus Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2001-06-01","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0124 response to Den Plus Inc. concerning 173.150.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0124.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0124.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0124","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010124.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C.\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\n20590\nResearch and\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nJUN\n1 2001\nDr. Shuojia Dong\n4235 Beaconsfield\nDenPlus Inc.\nRef. No. 01-0124\nCANADA,\nMontréal, Québec\nH4A 2H4\nDear Dr. Dong:\nThis is in response to your letter dated May 8, 2001, requesting\nclarification on the use of the limited quantity exceptions in\nthe Hazardous\nYou state you are shipping packages of dental acrylic monomer\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180)..\nunder the description \"Methyl methacrylate monomer, inhibited, 3,\nUN1247, PG II.\"\nunderstanding of the limited quantity provision (S 173.150)\nSpecifically, you request confirmation of your\nTable (§ 172.101).\nspecified for this entry in column 8A of the Hazardous Materials\nYou are correct in your understanding of the limited quantity\n$ 173.150.\nexceptions for Class 3 (flammable liquids) as provided in\nin inner packagings not over 1.0 I net capacity each, packed in\nstrong outer packagings.\nClass 3 materials in S 173.150 authorize exceptions from labeling\nThe limited quantity provisions for\nspecification packaging requirements when packaged in combination\n(except when transported by air), placarding, and from\nmust conform to general packaging requirements in Part 173,\npackagings according to provisions in § 173.150 (b). Each package\nSubpart B, and may not exceed 30 kg gross weight.\na non-bulk packaging\nEach person who offers for transportation a hazardous material in\nshipping name and identification number for the material as shown\nshall mark the package with the proper\nin the Hazardous Materials Table (S 172.301(a)).\n$ 172.312 (c), package orientation markings are not required on\nUnder\npackages containing flammable liquids in inner packagings of 1.0\nwhen\nL or less prepared in accordance with § 173.150 (b) or (c), except\noffered or intended for transportation by aircraft.\n173.150\n010124\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nrequirements of Part 172, Subpart C.\nThe shipping paper you provided is not in accordance with the\na hazardous material on the shipping paper must include the\nThe shipping description of\nproper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and\npacking group prescribed for the material in the Hazardous\nMaterials Table, with no additional information interspersed\ninhibited, 3, UN1247, PG II.\"\n(§ 112.202) •\nFor example: \"Methyl methacrylate monomer,\ngross mass, capacity, or as otherwise appropriate), including the\nThe total quantity (by net or\nunit of measurement, of the hazardous material covered by the\ndescription must be shown either before or after the basic\ndescription.. The description for a material offered for\ntransportation as \"limited quantity,\" as authorized by the HMR,\nthe basic description (§ 172.203(b)). The required shipping\nmust include the words \"Limited Quantity\" or \"Itd Oty\" following\ndescription on a shipping paper and all copies thereof used for\ntransportation purposes, must be legible and printed in English\n($ 172.201 (a) (2)) .\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nTransportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nMCInture\n3173.150\nDENPLUS\nPackaging\n01-0124\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nU.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)\n400 7th Street S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590-0001\nMay 8th, 2001\nDear Mr. Mazzullo,\nrequirements of CFR49.\nCould you please let us know if our following shipping procedure to/within US conforms to the\nHazard Material Description:\nMaterial:\nDental acrylic monomer\nUN number:\nShipping name:\n1247\nMethylmethacrylate monomer inhibited\nHazard Class:\n3\nPackaging group:\nII\nPackaging exception: 173.150\nPackaging Description:\nInner packaging (Hazard):\nI L (maximum) in metal can ;c.-\nwrapped in PE bag and further protected with PE bubble sheet.\nOuter packaging 1:\nFiberboard box withstand 65 lb. gross weight contains:\nCushioned with PS loose fill.\n1 inner packaging (hazard) and 5 16 PMMA (non hazard)\nGross weight =4.5 kg\nTotal hazard material: IL\nOuter packaging 2:\nFiberboard box withstand 65 Ib. gross weight\ncontains maximum 4 outer packaging 1.\nCushioned with PS loose fill.\nGross weight = 18 kg\nTotal Hazard material: 4 x 1L\nDENPLUS inc., 4235 Beaconsfield, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4A 24\n(514) 488-7156 • 1-888-344-4424 • Fax: (514) 484-9866\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\n:\nLabeling and Shipping Documents\nLabeling:\nsee attached page 1.\nShipping documents: packing slip (see sample on page 2).\nExceptional situations:\nCould we apply the article 173.150 to the following situations:\n1) Outer packaging: Fiberboard box withstand gross weight 65 lb.\ncontains up to 16 x inner packaging 1.\nTotal hazard material = 16 x 1L= 16 L\nGross weight = 18 kg\n2) On pallet:\nUp to 64 x Outer packaging 1\nTotal hazard material = 64 x 1L ( kg)\nGross weight = 300 kg\nI would appreciate very much your earlier assistance. Thank you for your attention.\nBest Regards,\nA\ndone\nShuojia Dong, Ph. D\nPhone: 450-646-1330\nFax: 450-646-1350\ne-mail: shuojia@denplus.com\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nattached page 1\nDENPLUS\nOuter packaging labelings\nMethyl sethacrylate wownsw\nMiltiescrylata die anétbyle monenere\nindibites (lizatteel quasily)\nstahidsé (qaantié lmitée)\nINTERNATIONAL COMPLIANGE CENTRE\nL421X8 L305\nDENPLus inc., 4235 Beaconsfield, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4A 2H4\n(514) 488-7156 • 1-888-344-4424 • Fax: (514) 484-9866","truncated":false,"body_characters":5368}