{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0195","title":"INDSPEC Chemical Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2002-10-03","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0195 response to INDSPEC Chemical Corporation concerning 178.710.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0195.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0195.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0195","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020195.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n:\n•\nU.S.Department\nof Transportation\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington. D.C.\n20590\nesearch an\ndiministration\nOCT 3\n2002\nMs. Vicki H. Weightman\nINDSPEC Chemical Corporation\nReference No.: 02-0195\n1010 William Pitt Way\nPittsburgh, PA 15238\nDear Ms. Weightman:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting clarification on the requirements for IBCs under the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). I apologize for the delay in\nanswering and hope it has not caused you any inconvenience.\nYour questions are paraphrased and answered below:\nQ1. Does a successful vibration test indicate a flexible IBC is sift proof?\nAl. A flexible IBC must be capable of withstanding the vibration test without rupture or\nleakage. If there is no rupture and or release of material, the IBC is considered sift proof.\nQ2. What is the definition of water resistant?\nA2. The HIMR, at § 171.8, define \"water resistant\" as \"having a degree of resistance to\npermeability by and damage caused by water in liquid form.\"\nQ3. Is a coated flexible IBC considered water resistant?\ncoating must resist the penetration of water in order to meet the HMR standard.\nA3. The purpose of the coating is to make the IBC \"water resistant\" or \"waterproof.\" The\nQ4. Is a 13H2 flexible IBC considered sift proof and water resistant under the current HMR?\nA4. The marking \"13H2\" on a flexible IBC indicates that the IBC is made of woven plastic and\ncoated. It is the opinion of this office that the IBC meets the requirements for \"sift-proof\" and\n'water-resistant\" in $ 178.704 if the IBC resists the penetration of water and is capable of\npassing the vibration test without rupture or leakage.\n178,710\n020195\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n•\n•\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nHattie L. Mitchell\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nJUL. 22.2002 1:11PM\nINDSPEC HARMARVILLE\nNO. 8270\nP. 2\nINDSPEC\nChemical Corporation\nT010 William Pilt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 • Telephone 412-826-3666 • FAX 412-826-9699\nCREAD IT\nCortorn\nJuly 22, 2002\n172.102\n1PЗ\n178.710\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nIBC\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\n02-0195\n400 7th Street SW\nWashington, D.C. 20590-0001\nFax: 202-366-3012\nDear Mr. Mazzulio,\nI am writing to you to request a written regulatory interpretation regarding special\nstates that Flexible IBCs must be sift proof and water resistant or must be fitted with a\nprovisions for Flexible IBCs identified under 49CFR172.102, IP Codes. Specifically IP3\nsift proof and water resistant liner.\nCurrently, Flexible IBCs require a vibration test. Does the vibration test indicate that the\nFlexible IBC is sift proof?\nWhat is the definition for water resistant? Is a coated Flexible IBC water resistant:\nfor sift proof and water resistant?\nUnder the current DOT regulations, does the 13H2 Flexible IBC meet the requirement\nI appreciate your time in this interpretation. I can be reached at 412-826-3669 if there\nare any questions.\nSincerely,\nINDSPEC Chemical Corporation\nVHW/pib\nicki H. Weightma","truncated":false,"body_characters":3203}