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OHKA America, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1of Transportation U.S. Department 400 Seventh St., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590 Research and Speciai Programs Administration SEP 29 2003 Mr. Felix J. Stephens OHKA America, Inc. Ref. No. 03-0227 Sales Office 190 Topaz Street Milpitas, CA 95035 Dear Mr. Stephens: This responds to your letter dated September 8, 2003, regarding whether the color "red"on a FLAMMABLE LIQUID label is acceptable under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Currently, color charts conforming to Appendix A of Part 172 of the HMR must be used to determine the proper color on hazard warning labels and placards. The color "red" on the enclosed FLAMMABLE LIQUID label is not acceptable because it does not fall within the color tolerances prescribed on the color tolerance charts specified in § 172.407(d)(4). Color charts conforming to Appendix A of Part 172 are on display in the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, Room 8422, Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590-0001. You may also order these charts from a commercial source, Hale Color Charts, Inc., 3709 Ocean View Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066; or you may call them at 310-737-9658 or FAX requests to 310-737-9668. I hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us. Sincerely, thoc Orot Susan Gorsky Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 172,407 030227#
Page 2Engrum $172,407 OHKA AmeRIcA, Inc. jabeling Traffic Department / Milpitas Office Felix J. Stephens From The Desk of: 9-8-93 Traffic Manager (408) 934-8913 Fax (408) 956-9995 Cell (408) 595-1601 To: Mr. Edward Mazzullo Director, Office of Hazardous Material Standards 400y Street SW US DOT/RSPA (DHM-10) Washington, DC 20590-0001 Enclosed please find a sample of a Flammable label we use to ship Resin Solution, UN1866. A recent inspection from FAA questioned the color of our label. Plcase examine the enclosed label and determine if the shade of RED is acceptable for shipping dangerous goods (within the USA) requiring flammable liquid labeling. You may reply via mail, email Felix. Stephens@ohka.com, or by fax. Thank you for your kind assistance. Teles Pak Felix Stephens Traffic Manager FLAMMABLE LIQUID des. SE GO INS#
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