{"operation":"document","citation":"02-0232","title":"gh Package &Product Testing and Consulting, Inc — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2004-03-24","effective_on":null,"summary":"02-0232 response to gh Package &Product Testing and Consulting, Inc concerning 178.503, 178.602.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0232.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0232.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-02-0232","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2002/020232.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.s. Department\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nResearch and\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nMAR 24 2004\nMr. H. Perry Hock\ngh Package & Product Testing\nRef. No. 02-0232\n325 Commercial Dr.\nand Consulting, Inc.\nFairfield, OH 45014\nDear Mx. Hock:\nThis is in response to your letter requesting clarification of\nche requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR:\n49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding the marking and testing of a\ncombination packaging. Your questions are paraphrased and\nanswered below.\nQ1.\nfiberboard box and an inner metal can with a gross mass of 7.3\nOne combination packaging consists of an outer 4G\nkg.\nouter 4G fiberboard box and an inner glass bottle with a gross\nAnother combination packaging consists of an identical\nmass of 5.3 kg.\ngross mass tested, or must the packaging be dual marked with\nMay the packagings be marked with the highest\nboth the higher and the lower gross weights?\nAI. For a packaging\naccordance with § 178.503 (a) (3), it is not appropriate to mark\ncontaining the inner glass packaging, in\ntested.\nthe packaging to a higher gross\nThe packagings may be marked with both specification\nweight than for which it was\nmarkings. However, unless the non-applicable marking is\ncould result in a violation of the regulations. The conditions\ncovered or obliterated, the dual marks may\ncause confusion and\nfor use would have to be clearly set forth in the notification\nto users required by § 178.2 (c).\n22.\ngravity of the liquid is unknown, may we use the formula \"PG\nWhen testing a combination packaging and the specific\nadjusted drop height,\"\ndrop height X desired gross mass : actual package gross mass =\nthe packaging, to\ndetermine the adjusted drop height under\nwhich is based on the desired gross mass\n§ 178.603 (e) (2) (1i)?\nA2. The formula you presented in your letter is not in\naccordance with the formula\nprovided in § 178.603 (e) (2) (ii) of\n:.:.\n020232\n178.503,\n178.602\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nin your\nthe HMR. Based upon the formula and the information provided\ncalculated without knowing the maximum specific gravity of the\nletter the minimum acceptable drop height can be\nproduct that will be packaged.\n§ 178.603 (e) (2) (ii) is as follows:\nfrom the revised drop height calculations presented in\nThe correct formula derived\nH = (M-I) X D/W\nH\nWhere\nM\n=\nDrop height\nCertified gross mass\n=\nTare weight of packaging\nW\nVariable for correcting Packing Group (1.5, 1.0\nor\n-67 meters)\n= Weight of water in kg or Volume of water in liters\ncorrect calculation is:\nUsing the example from your letter\n(after\nH\nconverting to kg) the\nT\nM\n=\nDrop height\nW\nD\n=\n0.7 kg\n6.4 kg\n=\n3.8 liters or kg\n1.0 for Packing Group II\n1.5 meters\n(6.4-0.7) X 1.0/3.8 =\nYour formula provides for a drop height of:\nH =\n1.7 meters\n1.2 X 6.4/4.5 =\nIf in all cases your formula provides\ngreater than the minimum required by the HMR, it is acceptable\nfor a height that is\nthe minimum requirements for testing a package.\nto use the greater height for package testing as the HMR provide\nI hope this information is helpful.\nquestions, please contact this office.\nIf you have additional\nSincerely,\nHtotle.X. Mitchell\nChief,\nHattie L. Mitchell\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nRegulatory Review and Reinvention\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nSep-10-02 09:36A gh test1ng\n513 870\n0080\nP.02\ngh Package\ngh\n& Product\nFairfield, OH 45014\n325 Commercial Dr.\nPhone (513) 870-0080\nFax (513) 870-0017\nTesting and\nConsuiting, inc.\nPhoenix, AZ 85027\n335 W. Melinda Lane\nFax (623) 869-8003\nPhone (623) 869-8008\nMcIntyre\nSeptember 10, 2002\n$178.503\nTo:\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nU.S. DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\n3178.602.\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\n400 7b Street S.W.\nMarting Tiesting\nFrom: Mr. H. Perry Hock\nTechnical Director\ngh Package & Product Testing and Consulting, Inc.\n02-0232\nSubject: Marking and testing of Non-bulk performance-oriented packaging.\nDear Mr. Mazzullo,\nI have several questions regarding the marking and testing of non-bulk packagings.\nhe customer also packs in that 4G box an amber glass bottle with a screw cap that holds\nllon of a group I material. The maximum weight that the shipper places in the glass par\nis 5.3 kg.\nUN///73?\nMy second question is about the drop test and combination packs.\nCurrently, to determine the drop height on a combination pack filled with water or anti-\nhe drop height based on the specific gravity, could a mathematical equivalent be used basec\nreeze, one must know the specific gravity of the material of landing. Instead of determining\non the marked gross mass? Using a ratio, you can determine the drop height based on the\nmarked pross mass of the combination pack\nGroup Level Drop Height × Desired Pack Weight = Adjusted Drop Height × Actual Pack Weight\nOr re-written as:\nGroupLevelDropHeight x DesiredPackWeight\nActuaiPackWeight\n\" = AdjustedDropHeight\nEd Mazzullo Letter 9-10-02.doc\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nSep-10-02\n09: 36A gh testing\n513 870 0080\nP.03\nPage 2 of 2\nravity of the lading, but the pack weight as wel\nhis actually yields a higher drop height since this not only takes into account the specif\nExample:\nYou have 1 gallon of a substance that is group Il and the substance has a SG of 1.5, and the\nackaging materials weigh 1.6 Ibs. The desired gross mass of the pack is 6.4 kg. The actua\nross mass of the pack filled with water is 4.51 ke\nUsing $178.603 (e)(2)(ii), the drop height is 1.5 X 3.3 feet = 4.95 feet\nUsing the ratio, the drop height would be:\nGrouptevelDropHeight(3.9 feet)x DesiredPackWeight(64kg) = AdjustedDropHeight\nActualPackWeight (4.51)\n5.53 feet = AdjustedDropHeight\nAllowing the use of the ratio wonld allow ua ms a testing facility to perform or tasks with\nletter, please call me at 513.870.0080.\nI look forward to your response. If you need clarification or have questions regarding this\nYours Truly,\nH. Perry Hock\nTechnical Director\ngh Package & Product Testing and Consulting, Inc.\nHPH/hph","truncated":false,"body_characters":5932}