# Den Plus Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

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- **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:** Not available
- **summary:** 01-0124 response to Den Plus Inc. concerning 173.150.
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of Transportation
U.S. Department
Washington, D.C.
400 Seventh Street, S.W.
20590
Research and
Special Programs
Administration
JUN
1 2001
Dr. Shuojia Dong
4235 Beaconsfield
DenPlus Inc.
Ref. No. 01-0124
CANADA,
Montréal, Québec
H4A 2H4
Dear Dr. Dong:
This is in response to your letter dated May 8, 2001, requesting
clarification on the use of the limited quantity exceptions in
the Hazardous
You state you are shipping packages of dental acrylic monomer
Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180)..
under the description "Methyl methacrylate monomer, inhibited, 3,
UN1247, PG II."
understanding of the limited quantity provision (S 173.150)
Specifically, you request confirmation of your
Table (§ 172.101).
specified for this entry in column 8A of the Hazardous Materials
You are correct in your understanding of the limited quantity
$ 173.150.
exceptions for Class 3 (flammable liquids) as provided in
in inner packagings not over 1.0 I net capacity each, packed in
strong outer packagings.
Class 3 materials in S 173.150 authorize exceptions from labeling
The limited quantity provisions for
specification packaging requirements when packaged in combination
(except when transported by air), placarding, and from
must conform to general packaging requirements in Part 173,
packagings according to provisions in § 173.150 (b). Each package
Subpart B, and may not exceed 30 kg gross weight.
a non-bulk packaging
Each person who offers for transportation a hazardous material in
shipping name and identification number for the material as shown
shall mark the package with the proper
in the Hazardous Materials Table (S 172.301(a)).
$ 172.312 (c), package orientation markings are not required on
Under
packages containing flammable liquids in inner packagings of 1.0
when
L or less prepared in accordance with § 173.150 (b) or (c), except
offered or intended for transportation by aircraft.
173.150
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requirements of Part 172, Subpart C.
The shipping paper you provided is not in accordance with the
a hazardous material on the shipping paper must include the
The shipping description of
proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and
packing group prescribed for the material in the Hazardous
Materials Table, with no additional information interspersed
inhibited, 3, UN1247, PG II."
(§ 112.202) •
For example: "Methyl methacrylate monomer,
gross mass, capacity, or as otherwise appropriate), including the
The total quantity (by net or
unit of measurement, of the hazardous material covered by the
description must be shown either before or after the basic
description.. The description for a material offered for
transportation as "limited quantity," as authorized by the HMR,
the basic description (§ 172.203(b)). The required shipping
must include the words "Limited Quantity" or "Itd Oty" following
description on a shipping paper and all copies thereof used for
transportation purposes, must be legible and printed in English
($ 172.201 (a) (2)) .
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

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MCInture
3173.150
DENPLUS
Packaging
01-0124
Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo
Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
U.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)
400 7th Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20590-0001
May 8th, 2001
Dear Mr. Mazzullo,
requirements of CFR49.
Could you please let us know if our following shipping procedure to/within US conforms to the
Hazard Material Description:
Material:
Dental acrylic monomer
UN number:
Shipping name:
1247
Methylmethacrylate monomer inhibited
Hazard Class:
3
Packaging group:
II
Packaging exception: 173.150
Packaging Description:
Inner packaging (Hazard):
I L (maximum) in metal can ;c.-
wrapped in PE bag and further protected with PE bubble sheet.
Outer packaging 1:
Fiberboard box withstand 65 lb. gross weight contains:
Cushioned with PS loose fill.
1 inner packaging (hazard) and 5 16 PMMA (non hazard)
Gross weight =4.5 kg
Total hazard material: IL
Outer packaging 2:
Fiberboard box withstand 65 Ib. gross weight
contains maximum 4 outer packaging 1.
Cushioned with PS loose fill.
Gross weight = 18 kg
Total Hazard material: 4 x 1L
DENPLUS inc., 4235 Beaconsfield, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4A 24
(514) 488-7156 • 1-888-344-4424 • Fax: (514) 484-9866

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:
Labeling and Shipping Documents
Labeling:
see attached page 1.
Shipping documents: packing slip (see sample on page 2).
Exceptional situations:
Could we apply the article 173.150 to the following situations:
1) Outer packaging: Fiberboard box withstand gross weight 65 lb.
contains up to 16 x inner packaging 1.
Total hazard material = 16 x 1L= 16 L
Gross weight = 18 kg
2) On pallet:
Up to 64 x Outer packaging 1
Total hazard material = 64 x 1L ( kg)
Gross weight = 300 kg
I would appreciate very much your earlier assistance. Thank you for your attention.
Best Regards,
A
done
Shuojia Dong, Ph. D
Phone: 450-646-1330
Fax: 450-646-1350
e-mail: shuojia@denplus.com

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attached page 1
DENPLUS
Outer packaging labelings
Methyl sethacrylate wownsw
Miltiescrylata die anétbyle monenere
indibites (lizatteel quasily)
stahidsé (qaantié lmitée)
INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANGE CENTRE
L421X8 L305
DENPLus inc., 4235 Beaconsfield, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4A 2H4
(514) 488-7156 • 1-888-344-4424 • Fax: (514) 484-9866
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