{"operation":"document","citation":"01-0149","title":"Epichem Incorporated — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2001-08-09","effective_on":null,"summary":"01-0149 response to Epichem Incorporated concerning 173.25.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0149.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0149.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-01-0149","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2001/010149.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nAdministration\nAUG - 9 2001\nMr. Brian McCarthy\nAdministrator, Shipping and Transportation\nRef. No. 01-0149\nEpichem Incorporated\nP.O. Box 8230\nHaverhill, MA 01835\nDear Mr. McCarthy:\nThis responds to your June 7, 2001 letter requesting clarification of shipments of Division 6.1 poison\nmaterials with foodstuffs under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nSpecifically you ask if your packaging meets the exception provided by § 173.25(c) for poisonous\nmaterials that may be transported in the same motor vehicle with foodstuffs.\nThe answer is no. Your exemption specifies that your material must be packaged in a UN 1A2 drum.\nThe drum is thus the packaging, and not an overpack. You state that you overpack your drum in a UN\n4G box. The provisions of § 173.25(c) require that the packaging must be overpacked in a UN 1A2,\n1B2, or 1N2 drum tested and marked for a Packing Group II or higher performance level.\nI trust this satisfies your request. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\n(Tranporation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nVelsor\nEpichem Inc.\n17%. 841/e1\nEastern USA\n26 Ward Hill Avenue\nEPICHEM\n§ 173.25\nP.O. Box 8230\nHaverhill, MA 01835\nTelephone 978 374 5200\n01-0149\nFax 978 374 6474\nDirector Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nU.S. D.O.T. / RSPA\nDHM-10\n400 7\" Street S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590-0001\nAttention: Mr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nJune 7, 2001\nDear Mr. Mazzullo,\nI would like to receive a letter of interpretation in regards to our shipments of 6.1 poison\nmaterials meeting the stowage exception in relation to food stuffs as noted by 177.841 (e)(1) and\nthe overpack requirement as described by 173.25 ( c).\nOur shipments are always packaged in accordance with DOT-E 10048, and exceed it 's\nrequirements by the use of the inner receptacle (cylinder) being placed into two heat sealed\nplastic bags and the UNIA2 \"X\" drum being overpacked within a UN4G box. Additionally all\nour packaging is periodically tested to meet 49 CFR Parts 173 and 178 Subpart E, Materials\nPoisonous By Inhalation; Division 6.1, Packing Group I, Hazard Zone A; Section 173.226(c).\nI am enclosing a copy of exemption DOT-E, pictures of the packaging for your reference, and a\ncopy of the DOT/UN packaging certification. Should you need any further information or have\nany questions or comments please call me at 978-374-5200 ext. 234.\nThank you,\nBrian F. McCarthy\nBrian I Mubarg\nAdministrator Shipping / Transportation\nEpichem Inc.\nCorporate Headquarters\nEpichem Inc.\nEpichem Inc.\n4905 Tilehman St.\nWestern Headquarters\n4905 Tilehman St.\nMid American Headquarters\n4905 Tilghman St.\nSuite 240\nSuite 240\nSuite 240\nAllentown, PA 18104\nAllentown, PA 18104\nAllentown, PA 18104\nTelephone 610 706 0606\nTelephone 949 461 0254\nTelephone 281 461 4123\nFax 610 706 0888\nFax 949 461 9935\nFax 281 461 4136\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nBUBBLER RETURN POLICY\n\"NoTE: In order to facilitate the return of our bubblers once your usage is complete,\nplease retain and preserve all packaging materials from the original order shipment.\nTHEBUBBIER\nTHE DRUM\n1A2/X50/S/97\nGB/1936\n6-10048\nStep 1:\nStep 2:\nStep 3:\nStep 4:\nEnsure the bubbler inlet and\nPlace bubbler into\noutlet valves are closed.\nonto VCR connections using\nSecurely fasten end caps\nbag.\nplastic\nEnsure you have the correct\nThe drum must be in good\nPacking Group 1 container.\ncondition: there can be no\nthe\nThe lettering at the bottom of\ndrum\nshould\nread\ndents or rust.\nnew gaskets.\n\"UN 1A2/X\".\nStep 5:\nStep 6:\nStep/:\nStep 8:\nLine the floor and walls of\nInsert the bubbler amongst\nPlace additional vermiculite\nInsert a completed Bubbler\nvermiculite.\nthe drum with bags of\nthe bags. Ensure it is in an\nbags around and on top of\nReturn Form,\nMaterial\nuprighi position.\nthe bubblers until they are\nSafety Data Sheet (MSDS)\nsecure.\nand DOT Exemption (if\nthe above documents to the\napplicable). Give copies of\nshipper.\nEPICHEM\n. LID TEL: 44\n151\n3342774\nEPICHEM INC TEL: 1610 706 0606\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nC1 0 S\nING AND LABELLINGTHE DRUM\nStep 9:\nenclosure.\nSecure the lid with bolt\nStep 10:\nOrientation labels:\nStep 11:\non the drum, one on cach\nTwo of these must be placed\nProduct label:\nOne of these must be placed\nside.\non the drum to correspond\nClassification labels:\nwith the contents of the\nTwo of these must be placed\nbubbler.\nside.\non the drum, one on each\nCompliance Label:\nine product label that reads:\nOne must be placed above\nwith\n\"Inner packages comply\nlione, Prescribed specifico\nStep 12:\nStep 13:\nrequired:\n#a 1X) Exempiion is not\nnumber (DOTE 10048) on\nWrite the DOT reference\nrequirer:\nPlace labelled drum into a\nthe\nproduct label\ndrum\nbeneath\nthe\n4G box labelled identically\nlo the drum (reter to steps\nnow ready for shipment. The\n10 and 11). The package is\n* the Material Satety Date\nhippers will require a cop\nand DOT Exemption lorn.\nMaterial Safely Date Sheet\nSheet.\nNote: For added protection\nyou may place drum in 40\nbox labelled identically k\nNOTES\nRETURN THE PACKAGE TO:\n1) Sevoral bubblers may be packed in the same drum, provicled\nEpichem Inc.\nthey are of the same hazard classification.\n26 Ward Hill Avenue,\n2) If you do not have a correcily labelled UN 1A2 container,\nHaverhill, MA 01835-0730,\nUSA\nplease notify an Epichem representalive and we will provide one\nfor you.\n3) Please ship via a carrier who will transport dangerous goods.\nDo giprial enquis and more information\n4) If you have any questions of wish to relum the product for\ninfo@epichem.com\ncredit, please contact your Epichem representative.\nor fax us on:\nThank you for your cooperation. It is greatly appreciated.\n1 610-706 0888\nEPICHEM\nEPICHEM LTD TEl: 44 151 334 2711\nPICNIM INC TEL: 1610 706 0606\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nTENE\nTest Report #: 16243\nPACKAGING SERVICES ANCORPORATED\nMay 28, 1998\nPage 20 of 31\nDOT / UN PACKAGING CERTIFICATION\nPERIODIC RETEST\nTEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, INC. certifies that the Epichem Liquids & Solids Bubbler\nPackage has passed the standards of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S TITLE 49 CFR;\nMaterials Poisonous by Inhalation, Hazard Zone A, Section 173.226 and the Performance Oriented\nPackaging Standards, Section 178. This package is also certified in accordance with the requirements set\nforth by IMDG and the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is the\nresponsibility of the end user to determine authorization for use under these regulations. The use of\ncertification invalid.\nother packaging methods or components other than those documented in this report may render this\nPACKAGE DESCRIPTION:\nEpichem Liquids & Solids Bubbler Package\nTEST REPORT NUMBER (S):\n16243, 14275, 12754\nUN MARKING (CFR 49 - 178.503):\n4G / X19.8 / S / **\nUSA / +AA0945\nPACKAGING IDENTIFICATION CODE:\n4G - Fiberboard Box (178.516)\nAUTHORIZED PACKING GROUP (S):\nI (X), II (Y) & III (Z)\nAUTHORIZED GROSS WEIGHT:\n19.8 Kg (43.7 Lbs.)\n\"S\" DESIGNATION:\nDenotes Inner Packagings\nYEAR OF MANUFACTURE:\n**Insert year the packaging is manufactured\nSTATE AUTHORIZING THE MARK:\nUSA\nPACKAGING CERTIFICATION AGENCY:\n(+AA) TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nTHIRD PARTY PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION: +AA0945\nPERIODIC RETEST DATE:\nMay 8, 2000\nDaticia d Oarin\nPatricia L. Garin\nManager, Technical Services\nTEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THAT THE\n7\nPACKAGING TESTED IS MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED.\nIn no event shall TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc. liability exceed the total amount paid by Epichem, Inc. for services\nrendered. In the event of future changes to the above referenced test standard, it is the responsibility of Epichem, Inc.\nto determine whether additional testing or updating of past testing is necessary to verify that the packaging we have\ntested remains in compliance with those standards.\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nOr Trans oration,\n400 Soventh Street. S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nDOT - E 10048\nAdministration\n(SIXTH REVISION)\nEXPIRATION DATE: April 30, 2000\n(FOR RENEWAL, SEE 49 CFR S 107.109)\nGRANTEE: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.\n(Formerly Epichem, Inc., Bethlehem, PA)\nAllentown, PA\n(See Appendix A to this document for a list of additional grantees)\nPURPOSE AND LIMITATION:\nThis exemption authorizes the use of a UN\n1A2 drum with inside non-DOT specification metal containers for the\ntransportation in commerce of the materials described in paragrap 6 below. This\nexeiption provies no relief from any regulation other than as specifically stated\nREGULATORY SYSTEM AFFECTED:\n49 CFR parts 106, 107 and 171-180.\nREGULATIONS FROM WHICH EXEMPTED:\n49 CFR ss 173.181, 173.187,\n173.201, 173.202, 173.203, 173.211, 173.212, 173.213, 173.226, and 173.227.\nBASIS:\nThis exemption is based on the application of Air Products and\nChemicals, Inc. dated January 9, 1998, and supplemental information dated May\n6, 1998, submitted in accordance with S 107.109.\nHAZARDOUS MATERIALS (49 CFR S 172.101):\nHazardous materials\nHazard\nIdentification\ndescription/proper\nPacking\nClass/Division\nshipping names\nnumbers\nGroups\nAluminum Alkyl\n4.2\nhydrides\nUN3076\nI\nAluminum Alkyls\n4.2\nUN3051\nI\nCarbon Tetrachloride\n6.1\nUN1846\nII\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\n• Continuation of DOT-E 10048 (6th Rev.)\nHazardous materials\nHazard\nIdentification\nPacking\ndescription/proper\nClass/Division\nnumbers\nshipping names\nGroups\nDiethylzinc\n4.2\nUN1366\nI\nDimethylinc\n4.2\nUN1370\nFlammable Liquids\n3\nUN1992\nII\ntoxic, n.o.s.\nMagnesium Alkyls\n4.2\nUN3053\nI\nMetal alkyls, water-\n4.2\nUN2003\nI\nreactive, n.o.s.\n(Tertiarybutylphosphine)\n(Zone B)\nOrganometallic compound\n4.3\nUN3207\nI\nsolution, water-reactive,\nflammable, n.o.s.\nPyrophoric solids,\n4.2\nUN2846\norganic, n.o.s.\nPyrophoric liquids,\n4.2\nUN2845\nI\norganic, n.o.s.\nSelenium Compund, n.o.s.\n6.1\nUN3282\nII\nTellurium Compound,\n6.1\nUN3284\nII\nin.o.s.\nToxic, Liquids, Organic,\nn.o.s.\n6.1\nUN2810\nI\nToxic Solids, Flammable\nOrganic, n.o.s.\n6.1\nUN2930\nI\nToxic Liquid, Oraganic,\n6.1\nUN2810\nI\nn.o.s. (Tertiarybuty-\n(Zone A)\nWater- reactive liquid,\n4.3\nUN3130\nI\ntoxic, n.o.s.\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\n3\n•\nContinuation of DOT-E 10048 (6th Rev.)\n7.\nPACKAGING -\nPackaging prescribed is a non-Dot specification welded\ncylinder described as a bubbler overpacked in a UN1A2 drum. The inside\ncontainers must be as described in Epichem, Limited's drawing number 10536,\ndated January 27, 1988. The inside containers must be designed to Section VIII,\nDivision I of the ASME Code. In addition:\n(a) The capacity of the inside containers may not exceed 4 liters.\n(b) The design pressure of the inside containers must be t least 400 psig.\n(c) The bodies of the inside containers must be constructed of ASTM A240-316\nor equivalent stainless steel with a minimum thickness of 1/16 inch. The end\nplates must be constructed of ASTM A249-316 or equivalent stainless steel with a\nminimum thickness of 1/8 inch.\n(d) The inside containers may be equipped with valves. No opening in the\ninside containers may exceed one inch in diameter.\n(e) Inside containers must be surrounded on all sides by incombustible\ncushioning material inside the UN 1 A2 drum.\nSPECIAL PROVISIONS:\na. Net quantity of Division 4.2 liquids may not exceed two-thirds of the rated\ncapacity of the outer drum.\nb. Drivers must have been instructed as to necessary safeguards and proper\nprocedure in the event of fire, or accident.\nc. Persons who receive the packages covered by this exemption may reoffer\nthem for transportation provided no modifications or changes are made to the\npackages, all terms of this exemption are compiled with and a current copy of this\nexemption is maintained at each facility from which such reofferine occurs.\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nContinuations of DOT-E 10048 (6th Rev.)\nin 49 CFR Parts 171-180.\ne. Persons who receive packages covered by this exemption may reship them\npursuant to the provisions of S 173.22a.\nf. Persons who offer the hazardous materials covered by this exemption must\ncomply with S 173.24 (e).\nTESTING:\n(a) Each inside container must be inspected and retested at least once every five\nyears at 5/3 times the design pressure in accordance with S 173.34.\n(b) Each inside container must be hydrostatically tested with a pressure of at least\n728 psig at the time of manufacture.\nMODES OF TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZED: Motor vehicle and cargo\nvessel.\n10.\nMODEL REQUIREMENTS: A copy of this exemption must be carried aboard\nexemption.\neach cargo vessel and motor vehicle used to transport packages covered by this\n11.\nCOMPLIANCE: Failure by a person to comply with any of the following may\nresult in suspension or revocation of this exemption and penalties prescribed by\nthe Federal hazardous materials transportation law, 49 U.S.C. 5101 et sec:\nAll terms and conditions prescribed in this exemption and the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171-180.\nRegistration required by 49 CFR 107.601 et sec., when applicable.\nEach \"Hazmat employee\", as defined in S 171.8, who performs a function\nsubject to this exemption must receive training on the requirements and\nconditions of this exemption in addition to the training required by SS\n172.700 through 172.704.\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\n*\n•\n•\nContinuation of DOT-E 10048 (6th Rev.)\nNo person may use or apply this exemption, including display of it's number,\nwhen the exeption has expired or is otherwise no longer in effect.\n12.\nREPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The carrier is required to report any incedent\ninvolving loss of packaging contents or packaging failureto the Associate\nAdministrator for Hazardous Materials Safety (AAHMS) as soon as practicable.\n(Sections 171.15 and 171.16apply to any activity undertaken under authority of\nthis exemption.) In addition, the holder(s) of this exemption must inform the\nAAHMS, in writing, of any incident involving the package and shipments made\nunder the terms of this exemption.\nIssued at Washington, D.C.:\nFor Alan I Roberts\nAssociate Administrator\n(DATE)\nfor Hazardous Materials Safety\nAddress all inquiries to: Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety,\nResearch and Special Programs Administration, Department of Transportation,\nWashington, D.C. 20590°\nTre repal of him mis a i n file at the mied. Any alert on poteis exemption\nis prohibited.\nDist: FHWA, USCG\nPO: am\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nAPR 2 4 2000\nContinuation of DOT-E 10048 (7th Rev.)\nPage 6\nAPPENDIX A\nThe following are hereby granted party status to this\nexemption based on their application (s) submitted in\naccordance with S$ 107.107 or 107.109, as appropriate:\nCompany Name\nApplication\nCity/State\nIssue\nDate\nDate\nExpiration\nDate\nEpichem, Inc.\n4/6/00\nHaverhill, MA\nAPR 2 4 2000 3/31/02\nRepublo\n.:.\nER Robert/a. MoGuire.\n-\n..:.\n..\nAssociate Administrator for\nHazardous Materials Safety","truncated":false,"body_characters":14743}