{"operation":"document","citation":"03-0227","title":"OHKA America, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2003-09-29","effective_on":null,"summary":"03-0227 response to OHKA America, Inc. concerning 172.407.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0227.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0227.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-03-0227","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2003/030227.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh St., S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nResearch and\nSpeciai Programs\nAdministration\nSEP 29 2003\nMr. Felix J. Stephens\nOHKA America, Inc.\nRef. No. 03-0227\nSales Office\n190 Topaz Street\nMilpitas, CA 95035\nDear Mr. Stephens:\nThis responds to your letter dated September 8, 2003, regarding whether the color \"red\"on a\nFLAMMABLE LIQUID label is acceptable under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 171-180).\nCurrently, color charts conforming to Appendix A of Part 172 of the HMR must be used to determine\nthe proper color on hazard warning labels and placards. The color \"red\" on the enclosed\nFLAMMABLE LIQUID label is not acceptable because it does not fall within the color tolerances\nprescribed on the color tolerance charts specified in § 172.407(d)(4).\nColor charts conforming to Appendix A of Part 172 are on display in the Office of Hazardous\nMaterials Safety, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, Room 8422, Nassif Building, 400 Seventh\nStreet, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590-0001. You may also order these charts from a commercial\nsource, Hale Color Charts, Inc., 3709 Ocean View Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066; or you may call\nthem at 310-737-9658 or FAX requests to 310-737-9668.\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nthoc Orot\nSusan Gorsky\nSenior Transportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n172,407\n030227\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nEngrum\n$172,407\nOHKA AmeRIcA, Inc.\njabeling\nTraffic Department / Milpitas Office\nFelix J. Stephens\nFrom The Desk of:\n9-8-93\nTraffic Manager\n(408) 934-8913\nFax (408) 956-9995\nCell (408) 595-1601\nTo:\nMr. Edward Mazzullo\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Material Standards\n400y Street SW\nUS DOT/RSPA (DHM-10)\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\nEnclosed please find a sample of a Flammable label we use to ship Resin Solution, UN1866. A recent\ninspection from FAA questioned the color of our label. Plcase examine the enclosed label and determine\nif the shade of RED is acceptable for shipping dangerous goods (within the USA) requiring flammable\nliquid labeling. You may reply via mail, email Felix. Stephens@ohka.com, or by fax. Thank you for your\nkind assistance.\nTeles Pak\nFelix Stephens\nTraffic Manager\nFLAMMABLE LIQUID\ndes.\nSE GO INS","truncated":false,"body_characters":2323}