# Honeywell — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

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- **citation:** 02-0318
- **title:** Honeywell — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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- **published on:** 2003-07-10
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:
U.S. Department
of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
400 Seventh St., S.W.
Special Programs
Research and
Administration
JUL 10 2003
Ms. Barbara Konrad
Ref. No. 02-0318
Manager, Transportation Safety
Honeywell
P.O. Box 1057
Morristown, NJ 07962-1052
Dear Ms. Konrad:
This is in response to your letter, e-mail, and telephone conversation with Sandra Webb of my staff
regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to
hermetically sealed sensing elements. Specifically, you request confirmation that the sensing elements
once incorporated into their final product, may be transported without being subject to the HMR. I
apologize for the delay in responding and hope it has not caused any inconvenience.
According to your letter, each sensing elements is a copper metal capsule that contains approximately
11 - 20 ml of certain flammable liquids and other gases listed below:
Toluene, 3, UN 1294, PG II
Ethyl ether, 3, UN 1155, PG I
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Isopropyl alcohol), 3, UN 1993, PG III
Isobutane, 2.1, UN 1969
Ethyl chloride, 2.1. UN 1037
You further state that most of the sensing elements in the group contain toluene. However, all of the
materials listed above function as a temperature sensing fluid inside the element.
You question the following scenario:
The sensor elements are constructed (point A), "aged" and shipped to your assembly plant in
accordance with the small quantity exception in § 173.4. At the assembly plant (point B), the
sensor elements are incorporated into the final product. Each final product is placed in an
intermediate packaging with cushioning and then placed into a strong, corrugated outer
packaging and shipped to your distribution facility (point C). At the distribution facility, the
outer packaging is broken down and the final products are placed with other non-hazardous
materials and once again placed in a strong, corrugated outer packaging and shipped to
customers (point D). In your opinion, because of the small quantities of hazardous materials,
the sensor design, construction, and protective packaging, the sensors in the final products

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shipped from point B to point C and point C to point D do not pose a significant hazard to
health during transportation and, as a result, the sensors should not be subject to the HMR.
Based on the information you submitted and the information available to us, the final products containing
the sensing elements are subject to the HMR for the following reasons:
Small quantities of Class 3, Division 4.1, Division 4.2 (PG II and III), Division 4.3 (PG II and
III), Division 5.1, Division 5.2, Division 6.1, Class 7, Class 8, and Class 9 materials that also
meet the definition of one or more of these hazard classes, are eligible for the small quantity
exceptions in § 173.4. However, as noted, the Isobutane, 2.1, UN 1969 and Ethyl chloride,
2.1, UN 1037 sensors are Division 2.1 flammable gases and are not eligible to be transported
under the small quantity exceptions in §173.4. These sensors must be transported as follows:
a.
With regard to the Isobutane sensor, it must be packaged in accordance
with §$173.306 or 173.304 as designated in column &A or 8B of the Hazardous Materials
Table. However, you may take advantage of the limited quantities exception for compressed
gases in § 173.306 provided all of the provisions are met. In addition, Isobutane packaged as
a limited quantity, in accordance with § 173.306, that meets the definition of a consumer
commodity may be reclassed as an ORM-D material and transported as a consumer
commodity.
b.
With regard to the Ethyl Chloride sensor, there are no packaging exceptions
authorized in Column 8A of the HMT. Therefore, it must be packaged in accordance with
§ 173.322 as designated in Column 8B of the HMT.
2.
With regard to the Toluene, Ethyl ether and Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Isopropyl alcohol)
sensors, it is our opinion that they may be transported under the small quantity exceptions
provided the quantity of the Class 3 material in the inner packaging does not exceed thirty (30)
mi and all other provisions of § 173.4 are met. However, you may choose to take advantage
of the limited quantities exceptions for flammable liquids in § 173.150 provided all of those
provisions are met. In addition, if a flammable liquid is packaged as a limited quantity, in
accordance with § 173.150, and meets the definition of a consumer commodity, it may be
reclassed as an ORM-D material and transported as a consumer commodity.
I trust this satisfies your request. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Shain Drof
Susan Gorsky
Senior Regulation Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

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NOU-21-2002 10:16
P.01/03
Honeywell
Honeywell
P.O. Box 1057
Webb
Morristown, NJ 07962-1057
872.101.5
VIA FAX (202) 366-3012
Applicability
pages =3
09-0318
US Department of Transportation
400 of treet sious Materials Standards
Washington, DC 20590
Attention:
ED MAZZULLO, DHM-10
Re:
Request For Clarification On Applicability Of HMR To Heretically-Sealed
Copper Sensing Elements
Dear Mr. Mazzullo:
Hazarius Materials Regulations MR, 49C..R. Parts 7 80 i a giry t
hermetically-sealed copper sensing elements that contain small quantities (< 20 ml) of
toluene or other fill materials. Because of the design, construction, and packaging of
this group of sensing elements, Honeywell believes that the hazardous materials
present in the elements do not pose a significant hazard to health during transportation
and, as a result, that the group should not be subject to the HMR. The purpose of this
letter is to describe the sensing elements and to seek clarification as to whether the
group of elements is excepted from the HMR.
Description Of Sensing Elements. Each sensing element is a copper metal capsule,
ranging from 2 to 4 inches in length and from 0.375 to 0.50 inches in width. A small
amount (< 20 ml) of certain flammable liquids and/or gases (listed below) is introduced
into each capsule. After each sensing element is hermetically sealed, the element is
subjected to an aging process in which it is heated in an oven for 40 hours at
temperatures ranging from 115 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. During this process, no
hazardous materials are released from the element, nor is there deformation or
degradation of the element. The sensing elements cannot be broken apart absent the
deliberate use of a tool.
The vast majority of elements in the group contain toluene (3, UN1294, PG II), which
functions as a temperature sensing fluid inside the element. The following fill materials,
with identical functions, also are contained in a minority of the sensing elements;
Ethyl ether, 3, UN1155, PG|
Flammable liquid, nos (isopropyl alcohol), 3, UN1993, PG III
• Isobutane, 2.1, UN1969
Ethyl chloride, 2.1, UN1037
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Honeywell Temperature Sensor Interpretation Request Page 1

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NOU-21-2002
10:16
P.02/03
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Packaging And Transport. The elements are offered for transportation by motor vehicle
and cargo aircraft. As protection during transport, the sensing elements are first
shipped in sturdy plastic bins. Once the elements are assembled into final products,
they are shipped in strong outer packages. Both the sensing elements and the plastic
bins in which they are transported have passed drop tests from 1.8 meters. Additionally,
all of the elements subjected to compressive load tests passed without incident. The
hermetically-sealed sensing elements have passed these rigorous tests and cannot be
opened absent deliberate use of a tool. Therefore, the risk is negligible that hazardous
materials will be released from the elements under conditions normally incident to
transportation.
Conclusion And Summary. The design, construction, and shipment of Honeywell's
class of sensing elements remove virtually all risk of leakage during transport.
Honeywell therefore believes that the class of elements can be transported safely
without being subject to the HMR.
For your reference, we have attached a letter of clarification dated November 6, 2000, in
which you determined that certain sealed glass tubes containing trace gases were not
subject to the HMR. We believe that the reasoning in that letter applies equally to
Honeywell's group of sensing elements. Honeywell's sensors, in fact, are less
hazardous to health during transportation because they are made of copper, not glass,
and thus are effectively non-breakable.
We respectfully request that you confirm that Honeywell's group of elements is excepted
from the HMR. We appreciate your attention to this matter. Should you have any
questions or require additional information regarding Honeywell's sensing elements,
please do not hesitate to call me at (973) 455-4009 or email me at
barbara.konrad@honeywell.com.
Bihu Knual
Barbara Konrad
Attachment
Honeywell Temperature Sensor Interpretation Request Pago 2

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of Transportation
U.S. Department
Washington, D.C. 20590
400 Seventh St., S.W.
Special Programs
Research and
Administration
JUL 1 0 2003
Ms. Barbara Konrad
Manager, Transportation Safety
Ref. No. 02-0318
Honeywell
P.O. Box 1057
Morristown, NJ 07962-1052
• Dear Ms. Konrad:
This is in response to your letter, e-mail, and telephone conversation with Sandra Webb of my staff
regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to
hermetically sealed sensing elements. Specifically, you request confirmation that the sensing elements
once incorporated into their final product, may be transported without being subject to the HMR. I
apologize for the delay in responding and hope it has not caused any inconvenience.
According to your letter, each sensing elements is a copper metal capsule that contains approximately
11 - 20 ml of certain flammable liquids and other gases listed below:
Toluene, 3, UN 1294, PG II
••.
Ethyl ether, 3, UN 1155, PG I
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Isopropyl alcohol), 3, UN 1993, PG III
Isobutane, 2.1, UN 1969
•
Ethyl chloride, 2.1. UN 1037
You further state that most of the sensing elements in the group contain toluene. However, all of the
materials listed above function as a temperature sensing fluid inside the element.
You question the following scenario:
The sensor elements are constructed (point A), "aged" and shipped to your assembly plant in
accordance with the small quantity exception in § 173.4. At the assembly plant (point B), the
sensor elements are incorporated into the final product. Each final product is placed in an
intermediate packaging with cushioning and then placed into a strong, corrugated outer
packaging and shipped to your distribution facility (point C). At the distribution facility, the
outer packaging is broken down and the final products are placed with other non-hazardous
materials and once again placed in a strong, corrugated outer packaging and shipped to
customers (point D). In your opinion, because of the small quantities of hazardous materials,
the sensor design, construction, and protective packaging, the sensors in the final products

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shipped from point B to point C and point C to point D do not pose a significant hazard to
health during transportation and, as a result, the sensors should not be subject to the HMR.
Based on the information you submitted and the information available to us, the final products containing
the sensing elements are subject to the HMR for the following reasons:
1.
Small quantities of Class 3, Division 4.1, Division 4.2 (PG II and III, Division 4.3 (PG II and
III, Division 5.1, Division 5.2, Division 6.1, Class 7, Class 8, and Class 9 materials that also
meet the definition of one or more of these hazard classes, are eligible for the small quantity
exceptions in § 173.4. However, as noted, the Isobutane, 2.1, UN 1969 and Ethyl chloride,
2.1, UN 1037 sensors are Division 2.1 flammable gases and are not eligible to be transported
under the small quantity exceptions in §173.4. These sensors must be transported as follows:
With regard to the Isobutane sensor, it must be packaged in accordance
with §$173.306 or 173.304 as designated in column 8A or 8B of the Hazardous Materials
Table. However, you may take advantage of the limited quantities exception for compressed
gases in § 173.306 provided all of the provisions are met. In addition, Isobutane packaged as
a limited quantity, in accordance with § 173.306, that meets the definition of a consumer
commodity may be reclassed as an ORM-D material and transported as a consumer
commodity.
b.
With regard to the Ethyl Chloride sensor, there are no packaging exceptions
authorized in Column &A of the HMT. Therefore, it must be packaged in accordance with
§ 173.322 as designated in Column 8B of the HMT.
2.
With regard to the Toluene, Ethyl ether and Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Isopropyl alcohol)
sensors, it is our opinion that they may be transported under the small quantity exceptions
provided the quantity of the Class 3 material in the inner packaging does not exceed thirty (30)
ml and all other provisions of § 173.4 are met. However, you may choose to take advantage
of the limited quantities exceptions for flammable liquids in § 173.150 provided all of those
provisions are met. In addition, if a flammable liquid is packaged as a limited quantity, in
accordance with § 173.150, and meets the definition of a consumer commodity, it may be
reclassed as an ORM-D material and transported as a consumer commodity.
I trust this satisfies your request. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Xusan Dook
Susan Gorsky
Senior Regulation Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

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Webb, Sandra
From:
Sent:
Konrad, Barbara (MTO) [barbara.konrad@honeywell.com]
To:
Friday, February 21, 2003 1:40 PM
Subject:
Cc:
'sandra.webb@rspa.dot.gov'
SENSOR INTERP
Schmolke, Colleen (MN10)
HON ethyl chloride
MPEG
sensor insi...
HON ethyl chloride
LPEG
sensor finl...
SENSOR SMALL QTY
PKG.JPG
Sandra,
I understand your position on the sensors leaving our
plexiglass bins being subject to the HMR (small quantity exception 173.4) but would like
an opportunity to explain in
final products.
greater detail why the HMR should NOT APPLY to the sensors once they are incorporated intr
SENSOR TRANSPORTATION FLOW:
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rigid fiberglass bins for
Sensors elements are constructed (point A), "aged" (see below) then placed into
continue to ship these
shipment to the assembly plant. You already have photos of the sensor elements. We will
sensors, in the bins, in accordance with the small quantity exception in 49 CFR 173.4.
*
product.
At the assembly plant (point B) the sensor elements are incorporated into the final
You already have a
photo of the final product. These final products are wrapped in bubble wrap, placed into
a Honeywell product box
a distribution facility (point
(cardboard)
and then placed into an overpack (fibreboard box). These are then shipped to
C)
sensors from point B to point C
A copy of this packaging is provided below. We do not believe the shipment of the
should be covered under the HMR.
packaged final products are placed
At the distribution facility, the boxes are broken down and the individually
(with other non-hazardous materials) an overpack (fibreboard box) for shipment to final
believe the shipment of the sensors from point C to point D should be covered under the
customers (point D).
HMR.
The facts supporting the non-applicability of the HMR are these:
Sensors contain approximately 11 - 20 ml of hazardous material, a very small amount
for any hazardous material
Sensors are made of metal and are hermetically sealed.
It is virtually impossible
to escape from the sensors under conditions normally incident to transportation.
them in an oven at either 115F
Prior to shipment they are subjected to rigorous testing. This includes "aging"
or 190F for a minimum of 40 hours. During this aging process, the sensors do not release
any hazardous material and are
not deformed in any way. This would indicate that even in an upset condition during
transportation, hazardous material
would not be released.
wrap cushioning surrounding
The final products (with the sensor inside) are packaged one to a box with bubble
the product. This is then placed inside a Honeywell product box.
shipped to our distribution
These product boxes are packed 24 to a "case" (strong, solid fibreboard box). when
1

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facility.
items ordered by oux
From the distribution facility, each individual product box is packed (with other
customers) into a new overpack (strong, solid fibreboard box) and shipped to the customer.
Here are photos of the :
bubble wrapped sensor
<<Bubble wrapped sensor. JPG>>
the product box (containing the bubble wrapped sensor)
<<HON sensor product box. JPG>>
the overpack into which the product boxes are placed for shipment
<SENSOR OVERPACK. JPG>>
because of the small quantities, the
I hope this provides you with the additional information you need to determine that
subject to the HMR.
sensor designs and the protective packaging, the sensors in the final products are not
So any hay ne can to desire ate give so ana to no can discuss.
I appreciate your
Barb
Manager, Transportation Safety
Barbara Konrad
973-455-4009 (phone)
617-344-3093 (fax to PC)
973-722-2574 (cellular)
973-455-3491 (alternate fax)
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Honeywell
Honeywell
P.O. Box 1057
Morristown, NJ 07962-1057
Via e-mail: sandra.webb@rspa.dot.gov
December 19, 2002
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety
Research and Special Programs Administration
US Department of Transportation
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Attention: SANDRA WEBB - INTERPRETATIONS
Re: Photos of Toluene Sensors and Shipping Bins
As a follow up to Honeywell's request for a formal interpretation on the applicability of
the Hazardous Máterials Regulations (HMR) to hermetically sealed sensing elements, we
are providing photos of the sensing elements, the shipping bins and the final product
which contains the sensing element.
THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE SENSING ELEMENT AT
MANUFACTURING FACILITY
The toluene is contained in the 3" long capsule in the left
of the photo. These sensors are loaded into plastic bins
(with covers) for shipment to final assembly facility. There
the parts are incorporated into
the final temperature sensing /
control device.
These are the plastic bins into
which are placed the
temperature sensors. The
covers at then snapped into
place before shipping to the
final product assembly location.

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•
Honeywell International Request for Interpretation - Toluene Sensor Follow-up Page 2
Each tempertaure sensor is assembled into the final
products, individually boxed within final product
packaging, and then shipped to a distribution
center for shipment to customers.
The distribution center overpacks these devices into
fibreboard boxes, usually with other non-regulated
items.
HOHEKNEEL
As a separate attachment to this e-mail, I am including the pdf engineering
specification for the toluene sensors, which is identified as "ES05142".
I hope that this additional information is helpful. We look forward to hearing of your
decision that these sensors are not subject to the HMR because they (1) contain such
small amounts of hazardous material; (2) are constructed of solid, leak-proof metal;
and (3) are over packed for shipment in either leak-proof plastic bins or in fibreboard
boxes.
Should you require any additional information, please don't hesitate to call me at 973-
455-4009 or via e-mail at barbara.konrad@honeywell.com.
Happy Holidays!
Barbara Konrad
Manager, Transportation Safety

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•
Honeywell International Request for Interpretation - Toluene Sensor Follow-up Page 2
Cc:
Colleen Schmolke

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Honeywell International Request for Interpretation - Toluene Sensor Follow-up Page 2

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HONEYWELL
No. E$ 15042
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
SOLD FILLED DIAPHRAGM TYPE SENSING ELEMENTS
Page 1 of 4
Current Issure Date:
11/30/93
Released to Production:
DISTRIBUTION
Original Issue Date:
11/30/93
Supersedes:
04/23/85
MEXICO
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TOKYO
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Development No.
TORONTO
APPROVAL
DATE
DESIGN MANAGER (Section I):
PROCESS MANAGER (Section II):
D. M. Saunderson
D. M. Putnam
QUALITY MANAGER:
REVIEWED BY:
REVISION HISTORY
DATE
PAGES
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REVISED
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Revised &
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HONEYWELL
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
No. ES 15042
SOLI FILLED DIAPHRAGM TYPE SENSING ELEMENTS
Page 2 of 4
SECTION I - GENERAL DESIGN SPECFICATIONS
Current Issue Date 11/30/93
A. General Description of Device
completely filled with a termal sensing fluid which expands with an inorease in temperature. This
volume increase in the tluid causes the diapbragm of the element to have its "Travel."
The specific characteristics of the elements are set forth in tabulation form on the element prints.
B. Definition of Terms
• The ranges listed on the element prints are not necessarily the limits of the clements but could be
• The nominal diaphragm travel per degree F of change in temperatute at the capsule is a reference
the limits of the requirements of the device for which an element is intended.
value and is not to be checked.
• The active temperatute is the temperature at which the diaphragm will not be more than 030"
below the standard reference position taking into consideration the diaphragm position tolerance
stop by the bottoming of the diaphragm housing.
under filling conditions. At this temperature, the diaphragma must still be free to travel and not
• The maximum temperature is the highest temperature to which the clement should be subjected.
and/or a shortening in the life of the diaphragt if cycled to these temperatures.
Higher temperatures could cause a calibration shift in the device to which the olement is applied
• The maximum deflection at the maximum temperature is the travel above the standard reference
position at this temperature. It is calculated from the clement travel and the diaphragm position
the maximum deflectión is also for information purposes and not to be checked.
and tolerance under fill conditions. The diaphragm travel per degree is a reference value and so
• Deflection is the perpendicular distance, the center flat portion is moved from this plane.
observed without diaphragm load.
Deflection toward the housing is considered to be negative and away from the housing positive.
PAAN: BARBARA KONRAD
FRoM: COLEN SCHMAKE
0.0031 gallons Toluene/capsule =1173mL Toluene 882062
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HONEYWELL
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION
No. ES 15042
SOLID FILLED DIAPHRAGM TYPE SENSING ELEMENTS
Page 4 of 4
SECTION II - FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS
Current Issue Date 11/30/93
A. Process Requirements (cont.)
3. Instructions for Filling (cont.)
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DEC-19-2002 10:51
P.01/02
Honeywell'"
P.O. Box iOST. .
Honeywell-
Momstown, NS - 07962-1057
202-366-3012
Via e-mail: sandra.webb@rspa.dot.gov
Fax = 2 pages.
December 19, 2002
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety
.. Research and Special Programs Administration
US: Department of Transportation
400.74
• Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Attention: SANDRA WEBB - INTERPRETATIONS)
Re:
Photos of Toluene Sensors and Shipping Bins
... Aș.a follow up to Honeywell's request for a formal interpretation on the applicability of
the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to hermetically sealed sensing elemerits,
which contains the sensing element.
we are providing photos of the sensing elements, the shipping bins and the final product
THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE SENSING ELEMENT AT MANUFACTURING FACILIȚY.
The toluene is contained in the 3" long capsule in the left of
the photo. These sensors are loaded into plastic bins (with
covers) for shipment to final assembly facility. There the
parts are incorporated into the final temperature sensing /
control device.
These are the plastic bins intó
which are placed the
temperature sensors. The
covers at then snapped into
place before shipping to the
final product assembly location.

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DEC-19-2002
10:51
P:02/82
Honeywell International Request for Interpretation - Toluene Sensor Follow-up Page.2:
Each tempertaure sensor is assembled into the final
products, individually boxed within final product
packaging, and then shipped to a distribution; center.-
for shipment to customers.
The distribution center overpacks these devices into
items.
fibreboard boxes, usually with other non-regulated.."
As a separate attachment to this e-mail, I am including the pdf engineering specification
for the toluene sensors, which is identified as "ES05142".
I hope that this additional information is helpful. We look forward to hearing of your
decision that these sensors are not subject to the HMR because they (1) contain such
small amounts of hazardous material; (2) are constructed of solid, leak-proof metal; and
(3) are over packed for shipment in either leak-proof plastic bins or in fibreboard boxes.
Should you require any additional information, please don't hesitate to call me at 973-
455-4009 or via e-mail at barbara.konrad@honeywell.com.
Happy Holidays!
Barbara Konrad
Manager, Transportation Safety
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