{"operation":"document","citation":"05-0059","title":"Tecpro Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2005-05-10","effective_on":null,"summary":"05-0059 response to Tecpro Corporation concerning 173.312.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0059.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0059.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0059","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2005/050059.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nJ.S. Depatmen\nf Transportation\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nPipeline and\nAdministration\nHazardous Materials Safety\nMAY 10 2005\nMr. Jay Lozier\nRef. No. 05-0059\nEHS & Q Manager\nTecpro Corporation\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\nDear Mr. Lozier:\nThis responds to your letter dated March 8, 2005, regarding\nthe applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;\n49 CFR Parts 171-180) to ferrosilicon alloy samples containing\n25-73% silicon.\nSpecifically, you request confirmation from\nthis Office that the test reports submitted with your letter\nprovide sufficient verification that the tested materials are\nnot subject to the requirements of the HMR.\nAs provided in § 173.22, it is a shipper's responsibility to\nproperly classify a hazardous material. Such determinations\nare not: required to be verified by this Office.\nHowever,\nbased on the test results you provided, it is our opinion that\nthe ferrosilicon imported by your company does not meet the\ndefinition of a Division 4.3 material and, provided it does\nnot meet the criteria for another hazard class, it is not\nsubject. to the HMR.\ncan be of further\nI trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we\nassistance.\nSincerely,\nHattie L. Mitchell\nChief,\noffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\nRegulatory Review and Reinvention\n173,132\n050059\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\ntecpro\nSÜD-CHEMIE\nMember of the SÜD-CHEMIE Group\nDOT/REPA/OLMS\nCreating Performance Technology\n...\ntecpro corporation\nMarch 8, 2005\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\nAssociate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety\nTelephone: (404) 691-721:\n-ax: (404) 691-751:\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nStevens\n400 7th Street, SW.\nWashingtor, D.C. 20590-0001\n$173.132\nAttention: DHM-31\nDefinitions\nRe: Exemption for 4 Ferro-Silicon Alloys\n05-0059\nLadies and Gentlemen:\nOn behalf and for\nTecpro Corporation\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\n1, Jay Lozier, EHS&Q Manager, Tecpro Corporation, request that the transportation in\nand 6.1 (UN1408) (49CFR173.123(c) and 49CFR173.132) and the placarding\ncommerce of the following ferrosilicon alloys be exempt from the Hazards Classes 4.3\nrequirements in 49CFR172.101:\nAlloy\nSizes Currently\nImported\nTecproloy 75\n22 30 mesh\nTecprosel\nTecprosid B\n8 mesh x down\n¼\" × 32 mesh\n6 × 48 mesh\n14 mesh x down\nTecprosid 20\n¼\" × 32 mesh\n3¾\" × 3\" mesh\nLaboratory testing by Stressau Laboratory of Spooner, WI (copy attached) shows that\nnone of these alloys meet the requirements for Hazard Class 4.3 as set forth in\n49CFR173.123(c). The rate of gas evolution by these alloys was significantly below the\nrequirement of greater than 1 l/kg/hr for Hazard Class 4.3.\n(ISO 9001:2000\nFEF\nAlloys, Inoculants, Cored Wire\nCORPORATE MEMBER\nand Refractory Coatings\nDANU\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nUS Department of Transportation\nteepre\nPage 2 of 3\nMarch 8, 2005\nThese alloys are in the form of grains and pieces and do not have a significant fraction\nn the 10 micron size for inhalation toxicity. The amount that is less than 270 mesh (5.\nnicron) is less 5% for all these alloys (Typical sieve analysis for each is attached\nThey also are not ingestion or dermal hazards. These alloys do not meet the\nrequirements of 49CFR173.132 for Hazard Class 6.1.\nThese alloys are imported from Japan for resale to US foundries. The manufacturer\nclassifies them as hazardous and when we ship them we use the manufacturer's\nclassification as required. They are normally sold in their original packaging. If\nrepackaged, containers meeting the requirements in the Hazardous Material Table of\n49CFR172.101 and referenced sections are used. Note we also import one size of\nTecprosid 3 (14 mesh x down) primarily for the manufacture of cored wire powder filler.\nThe cored wire filler is not included in this request.\nThe typical annual amount of each product that we sell per year is:\nTecproloy 75\n120,000 Ibs\nTecprosel\n401,000 Ibs\nTecprosid B\n768,000 Ibs for resale\n100,000 Ibs for blending into wire powder filler\nTecprosid 20\n84,000 Ibs\nOur monthly shipments are fairly constant, for example we would ship about 64,000\nIbs/month of Tecprosel with a typical maximum of about 70,000 Ibs and typical minimum\nhe average shipment size is about 6,350 Ibs. Shipment size ranges from 500 lbs to\nof about 60,000 Ibs. There are about 16 - 20 shipments to customers per month anc\n41,300 Ibs. There are also about 4 - 5 shipments each month from our Atlanta\nwarehouse to our distribution warehouses, each about 8,000 Ibs.\nInbound shipments, in containers, come to either our Atlanta warehouse or directly to\nour distribution warehouses.\nWe are not aware of any transportation incidents with these materials either when\ninbound from Japan or during shipment by us or our distribution warehouses.\nAlso, we are aware that other similar ferrosilicon alloys that we purchase are exempted\nfrom the hazardous material requirements.\nWe ship these materials by motor vehicle, rail freight, and cargo vessel.\nThe effective date we request is August 1, 2005 and this exemption would be indefinite,\nsubject to renewal as specified 49CFR107.109.\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nUS Department of Transportation\nPage 3 of 3\nMarch 8, 2005\nAlso, we have enclosed the current Technical Data Sheets for each alloy covering the\nmaterial for resale.\nIf you need further information or have any question please contact the undersigned.\nYours truly,\nEHS&Q Manager\nPhone: (404)-691-7213\nEmail: jlozier@tecprocorp.com\nFax (Direct): (404)-691-4794\nEnclosures\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\ntecpro corporation\ntecpro\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nSÜD-CHEMIE\nAtlanta, Georgia 30331-1055\nCreating Performance Technology\nTel. Number: (404) 691-7213\nFax Number: (404) 691-7518\n(800) 262-6296\nTECPROSEL®\nA product proven to substantially\nreduce these inclusions and defects\nMg Dross and Exploded Nodules\nTypical Mg Dross\nSilicate Slags and Graphite Pockets\nSilicate Slags and Lamellar Graphite\nprofits of almost every ductile iron foundry.\nSlag and dross inclusions in castings are eating up the\n1\" thick wall.\nin a thin wall is much more serious than it would be in a\nspecifications requiring thinner walls, less machining\nToday's ductile iron foundries are faced with casting\nTECPROSEL represents a development for the\nmachinability. A clean melt, free of slag and dross\nallowance, a clean casting surface and very good\nslag inclusions or inclusion cavities in castings.\nmetallurgical \"cleaning\" of iron melts and for diminishing\ninclusions, is undoubtedly the key to success.\nsince TECPROSEL is a combination of metallurgical\nTECPROSEL is not to be compared with known fluxes,\nThe small slag and dross particles suspended for some time\n(approx. 80%) and chemical products.\nin the melt after magnesium treatment of ductile iron and\nafter post inoculation in the ladle stream are very difficult to\nsurprisingly effective.\nVery small additions of TECPROSEL to the melt are\ncatch with ladle deslagging and even with elaborate gating\ncasting close to or at the surface, usually in areas which\nsystems and filters. The particles often end up in the\nUnder certain foundry conditions, scrap due to slag and\nhave to be machined with very expensive\ndross inclusions has been reduced substantially.\nWhen it comes to fatigue, the same slag or dross inclusion\nhigh-speed tools.\nJuly 16, 2004\nIssue Number: 6\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\ntecpro corporation\ntecpro\nAtlanta, Georgia 30331-1055\nCreating Performance Technology\nSÜD-CHEMIE\nTel. Number: (404) 691-7213\nFax Number: (404) 691-7518\n(800) 262-6296\nTECHNICAL INFORMATION\nTECPROSEL®\nNominal Analysis\nSi\n40.0-50.0%\nMg\n6.0- 9.0%\nTRE\n2.5- 5.0%\nCa\n12.0-16.0%\nF\nTrace\nFe\nBalance\nScreen Size: 8 mesh-down\nAPPLICATION OF TECPROSEL®\nDUCTILE IRON\n(1 Ib for 1,000 lb melt) TECPROSEL, together with the\nWe recommend the addition of approx. 0.1% by weight\nFEATURES\n½ Ib, 1 Ib or 1 kg bags can be used without further\nMg treatment alloy. Addition in either the prepackaged\n(a) Liquidization of reaction products.\nweighing in mos: cases.\n(b) Lowering of surface tension of the liquid iron results\nin an easier release of the MgS dross and\ntreatment ladle to pouring ladle, usually together with the\nTECPROSEL also can be added during the transfer from\n(c) The oxide film-forming temperature is lowered.\nMagnesium-Oxy-Silicate slag to the melt surface.\nwould be 0.05% by weight or approx. 10% by weight of\npost inoculants. In this case the recommended addition\n(e) Good nodularizing and inoculation effect.\n(d) Fluidity of melt is increased.\nthe post inoculant.\n(f)\nSlows fading.\n(9)\nSubstantial reduction of slag build-up in ladles or\ntreatment chambers; for instance, tundish ladles, etc.\nGENERAL INFORMATION\nPACKAGING\nSTORAGE\n1 kg (2.2 Ib) plastic bag, 300 bags in a steel drum\nTECPROSEL should be stored in a dry, well-\n1 Ib plastic bag, 680 bags in a steel drum\nventilated place and protected against water or\n½ Ib plastic bag, 1100 bags in a steel drum\nCustom size packaging available, depending on\nwith acids, acid fumes, acid vapors, and it must\ndampness. It must not be brought into contact\nminimum requirements.\nbe kept clear of ignition sources.\nrecommendations or suggestions contained in this bulletin are made without guarantee or representation as to results, since the conditions of use\nThe information and data contained herein are, to the best of our knowledge, true and correct on the basis of thorough test experience. All\nCorporation disclaims any liability incurred in connection with use of these data or recommendations. None of the information herein should be\nare beyond our control. We suggest that the user evaluate these recommendations and suggestions in his own application before use. Tecpro\nwhole or in part, only with the express permission of Tecpro Corporation.\nconstrued as a recommendation to use any product or process in conflict with existing patents covering any material or its use. Reproduction, in\nWith the issue of this information, all previous publications and information, including brochures, pamphlets, etc., are considered null and void.\nJuly 16, 2004\nIssue Number: 6\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nteepro corporation\ntecpro\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, Georgia 30331\nSÜD-CHEMIE\nCreating Performance Technology\nCHEMIE\nFax: (404) 891-7313\nCustomer Service: 1-800-262-6296\nMATERIAL SPECIFICATION\nTECPROSID 20\nMATERIAL DESCRIPTION\nRare Earth inoculant especially formulated for\ngray iron inoculation with a strong effect on chill\nreduction and improved machinability.\nNOMINAL ANALYSIS\nSi\nTRE\n25.0 - 35.0%\n18.0 - 22.0%\nCa\n(Ce 47 - 52%, La 25 - 30%)\n2.0% max.\nAl\n1.0% max.\nMn\n1.0% max.\nFe\nBalance\nSIZES\n1/4 \" - 32 mesh (0.5-6 mm)\n6 - 48 mesh (0.3 - 3 mm)\nPACKAGING\n2950 Ib. net super sack on pallet or\n500 Ib. net steel drum\nTagging on each sack/drum: alloy type\nsize\nshipping number\nGENERAL\nThe Tecprosid 20 alloy should be stored in a dry,\nwell-ventilated place and protected against water or\ndampness. It must not be brought into contact with\nacid, acid fumes, or acid vapors. Make sure that all\nemployees read and understand the precautionary\nlabels before material is used.\nRECOMMENDED\nADDITION\n0.15 - 0.30% by weight\nALLOYS, INOCULANTS, CORED WIRE, AND REFRACTORY COATINGSG\nFebruary 10, 2005\nIssue Number: 10\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\ntecpro\nCreating Performance Technology\nSÜD-CHEMIE\nel.: (404) 691-721\nax: (404) 691-75•\nCustomer Service: 1-800-262-6296\nMATERIAL SPECIFICATION\nTECPROSID B\nMATERIAL DESCRIPTION\nRare Earth Silicide alloy especially suited for\naddition to ductile iron melts because of its very\nlow Ti content. Very effective as pre-conditioner\nfor ductile iron when pure Mg or high Mg-\ncontaining alloys are used for treatment.\nNOMINAL ANALYSIS\nSi\n30.0 - 40.0%\nTRE\n30.0 - 33.0%\nCa\n2.0% max.\n(Ce 47 - 52%, La 25 - 30%)\nAl\n1.0% max.\nMn\n0.5% max.\nTi\n0.5% max.\nFe\nBalance\nSIZES\n3/8 \" - 14 mesh (1-10 mm)\n3/4\" - 3/8\" (10 - 19 mm)\nPACKAGING\nIn 2950 Ib. net super sack on pallet or\n500 Ib. net steel drum\nTagging on each sack/drurn: alloy type\nshipping number\nGENERAL\nThe Tecprosid B alloy should be stored in a dry,\nwell-ventilated place and protected against water or\ndampness. It must not be brought into contact with\nacid, acid fumes, or acid vapors. Make sure that all\nemployees read and understand the precautionary\nlabels before material is used.\nThe information and data contained herein are to the best of our knowledge and intended to provice general notes on our\nthe conditics of use are beyond our control.\nproducts ard their uses. All recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee or representation as to results, since\nown application before use.\nTecpro Corporation disclaims any liability incurred in connection with use of these data or\nWe suggest that the user evaluate these recommendations and suggestions in his\nconflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.\nrecommendations. None of the information herein should be construed as a recommendation to use any product or process in\nALLOYS, INOCULANTS, CORED WIRE, AND REFRACTORY COATINGSG\nMarch 4, 2005\nIssue Number: 7\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\ntecpro corporation\ncecpro\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, Georgia 30331\nCreating Performance Technology\nSUD-CHEMIE\nTel.: (404) 691-7213\nFax: (404) 691-7518\nMATERIAL SPECIFICATION\nCustomer Service: 1-800-262-6296\nTecproloy 75\nMATERIAL DESCRIPTION\nProprietary inoculant for the inoculation of gray\niron and ductile iron (ladle and instream).\nNOMINAL ANALYSIS\nSi\n68.0 - 73.0%\nCa\n1.0 - 1.6%\n1.0 - 1.8%\nAl\n1.5 - 2.1%\nTrace Elements\nFe\nApprox. 0.5%\nBalance\nSIZE\n¼\" - 32 mesh (6 mm - 0.5 mm)\n32 mesh - 80 resh (0.5 - 0.20 mm)\nTESTS PERFORMED\n(a)\nvisual test: foreign elements - none\nBY PRODUCER\nslag -- none\n(b)\nchemical analysis and screen analysis of\neach shipment leaving the plant\nPACKAGING\nIn 1 MT net (2205 lb.) super sacks on pallets\nor 500 Ib net steel drums\nTagging on each sack/drum:\nalloy type\nsize\nshipping number\nGENERAL\nThe Tecproloy 75 alloy should be stored in a dry,\nwell-ventilated place and protected against water\nor dampness. It must not be brought into contact\nwith acid, acid fumes, or acid vapors. Make sure\nthat all employees read and understand the\nprecautionary labels before material is used.\nRECOMMENDED\n0. 10% (by weight) instream inoculation\nADDITION\n0.30% (by weight) ladle inoculation\nproducts and their uses. All recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee or representation as to results, since\nThe information and data contained herein are to the best of our knowledge and intended to provide general notes on our\nthe conditiors of use are beyond our control. We suggest that the user evaluate these recommendations and suggestions in his\nown applicalion before use. Tecpro Corporation disclaims any liability incurred in connection with use of these data or\nrecommendations.\nconflict with existing patents covering any material or its use.\nNone of the information herein should be construed as a recommendation to use any product or process in\nALLOYS, INOCULANTS, CORED WIRE, AND REFRACTORY COATINGSG\nFebruary 28 2005\nIssue Number: 6\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\n•\nSTRESAU LABORATORY INC.\nN8265 Medley Road, Spooner, WI 54801-7819, Tel. 715-635-2777, Fax 715-635-7979 www.stresau.com\n1::\nFebruary 24, 2005\nMr. Jay Lozier\nTecpro Corporation\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\nDear Mr. Lozier:\nEnclosed please find Laboratory Report # 05015-05018 for Water Reactivity testing of your samples.\ncriteria. Full details are in the enclosed report.\nYour samples appear not to be 4.3 Dangerous When Wet Materials, as defined by the DOT/UN\nAn invcice to cover the cost of the laboratory examinations will be sent to your accounting\ndepartment under separate cover. Your sample remnants will be returned to you shortly.\nWe appreciate your business. If we may be of further assistance or if you have any questions,\nplease call Tom Basham or myself at (715) 635-2777.\nSincerely,\nThoms f. Gastam\nHazardcus Materials Manager\nThomas E. Basham\ntb(05015-05018)\nOver Thirty years of Development C Evaluation C Production of Energetic Devices\nClassification C Packaging C Testing of Hazardous Materials\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nSTRESAU LABORATORY INC.\nN8265 Medley Road, Spooner, WI 54801-7819, Tel. 715-635-2777, Fax 715-635-7979 www.stresau.com\nLABORATORY REPORT # 05015-05018\n\"WATER REACTIVITY TESTING\"\nFebruary 24, 2005\nfor\nTecpro Corporation\n3555 Atlanta Industrial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\nAttn: Mr. Jay Lozier\nPrepared by: Thorn E. Baham\nThomas E. Basham\nHazardous Materials Manager\nReviewed by:\nMichael J. Pesko\nChief Operating Officer\nOver Thirty years of Development Evaluation .. Production of Energetic Devices\nClassification C Packaging O Testing of Hazardous Materials\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\n• •\nSTRESAU LABORATORY, INC.\nLABORATORY REPORT NO. 05015-05018\n1: 1\nFebruary 24, 2005\nPage 1 of 4\nrepared for Tep Corporadiostial Parkway\nAtlanta, GA 30331\nSubject: Water Reactivity Testing\n•\n1.0 OBJECT\nFour samples identified below were received and subjected to a Water Reactivity test in accordance\nwith the US Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, paragraph 173.125(d) and the United Nations\nTransport of Dangerous Goods -Manual of Tests and Criteria - Third revised edition as requested\nby Jay Lozier, of Tecpro Corp., Purchase Order # 11345.\n2.0 IDENTIFCATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE\nTeepro ID\nStresau ID #\nAppearance\nTecprosel\n05015\nCrushed alloy with gray metallic color\nTecproloy 75\n05016\nCrushed alloy with gray metallic color\nTecprosid B\n05017\nCrushed alloy with gray metallic color\nTecprosid 20\n05018\nSolid chunks with gray metallic color\nand were tested in the form received\nThe samples were contained in plastic jars. The samples arrived at Stresau at ambient temperature,\n3.0 TEST CONDUCTED\n3.1 Water Reactivity Test UN test N.5\n3.1.1 Gas Evolution tests: Three trials were conducted, with results as follows:\nSample # 05015 - Tecprosel\na)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.9 °F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.48 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nSTRESAU LABORATORY, INC.\nLABORATORY REPORT NO. 05015-05018\nFebruary 24, 2005\nPage 2 of 4\nb)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 20 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.9°F\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.56 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nc)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.6°F\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.32 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\n3.1.2 Sample # 05016 - Tecproloy 75\na)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.6°F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.20 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nb)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 20 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 73.3°F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.24 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nc)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nRoom temperature at start of test: 73.3°F\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.20 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\n3.1.3\nSample # 05017 - Tecprosid B\na)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 72.1°F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.52 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nSTRESAU LABORATORY, INC.\nLABORATORY REPORT NO. 05015-05018\nFebruary 24, 2005\nPage 3 of 4\nb)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 22.5 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nRoom temperature at start of test: 72.1°F\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.54 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.8ºF\nDistilled water: 25 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.48 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\n3.1.2\nSample # 05018 - Tecprosid 20\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 15 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.8°F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.28 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nb)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 15 mls\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nRoom temperature at start of test: 71.8°F\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.24 L/kg/hr (measured in the first hour)\nSample weight: 25.0 grams\nDistilled water: 15 mls\nRoom temperature at start of test: 72.3°F\nMonitored for: 8 hours\nMaximum gas evolution rate: 0.28 L/kg/hr (reasured in the first hour)\nCriteria: (a) Spontaneous ignition takes place in any step of the test procedure; or\n(b) If there is an evolution of a flammable gas at a rate greater than 1 litre per kilogram of\nthe substance per hour.\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nSTRESAU LABORATORY, INC.\nLABORATORY REPORT NO. 05015-05018\nFebruary 24, 2005\nPage 4 of 4\n4.0 CONCLUSIONS\nBased on the above test results it is seen that:\n1) The materials represented by samples # 05015-05018 do not appear to be Division 4.3\nDangerous When Wet Materials, as defined by the UN/DOT criteria. This is because the\n-.\nsamples did not produce a flammable gas at a rate of greater than 1 liter/kilogram/hour.\n5.0 DATA STORAGE\nThe field data for this report are contained in Data Book # SLF 2005-1, and filed with\nStresau Laboratory's Document Control. No photographic or video documentation was\nmade.\n6.0 TEST SERVICES\ntesting services to either expedite or qualify our own testing capabilities.\nFor the benefit of our customers, Stresau Laboratory, Inc., will on occasion, use outside\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\nCummulative Retained\n0%\n10%\n20%\n30%\n40%\n50%\n60%\n70%\n80%\n90%\n100%\n25\n50\n75\n125\n-Tecprosid 20 Cumulative% -Tecproloy 75 Cumulative % -Tecprosel Cumulative %\n150\n175\nSeive Analysis of Ferro-Silicon Alloys\nUSA Sieve No, Pan = 400\n200\n225\n250\n275\n300\n325\n350\n375\n400\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\nDate\n3/7/2005\nProduct\nTecprosid 20\nNominal Size 1/4\" × 32 mesh\nAmount Retained on Sieve\nUSA\nSieve No.\nTotal Mass\nGrams\nRetained %\nCumulative %\n14\n375.65\n375.65\n85.60%\n85.60%\n20\n417.19\n41.54\n9.47%\n95.07%\n30\n431.57\n14.38\n3.28%\n98.34%\n40\n434.03\n2.46\n0.56%\n98.90%\n50\n435.04\n1.01\n0.23%\n99.13%\n70\n435.94\n0.90\n0.21%\n99.34%\n80\n436.26\n0.32\n0.07%\n99.41%\n100\n436.53\n0.27\n0.06%\n99.47%\n140\n437.03\n0.50\n0.11%\n99.59%\n200\n437.43\n0.40\n0.09%\n99.68%\n270\n437.75\n0.32\n0.07%\n99.75%\nPan\n438.84\n1.09\n0.25%\n100.00%\nTOTALS\n438.84\n100.00%\nScreened By:\nJSL\n\n<<<PAGE 18>>>\n\nDate\n317/2005\nProduct\nTecproloy 75\nNominal Size\n32 x 80 mesh\nAmount Retained on Sieve\nUSA\nSieve No.\nTotal Mass\nGrams\nRetained %\nCumulative %\n14\n0.06\n0.06\n0.01%\n0.01%\n20\n0.14\n0.08\n0.02%\n0.03%\n30\n23.54\n23.40\n5.70%\n5.74%\n40\n275.47\n251.93\n61.41%\n67.15%\n50\n367.07\n91.60\n22.33%\n89.48%\n70\n397.35\n30.28\n7.38%\n96.86%\n80\n403.88\n6.53\n1.59%\n98.45%\n100\n407.37\n3.49\n0.85%\n99.31%\n140\n409.32\n1.95\n0.48%\n99.78%\n200\n409.62\n0.30\n0.07%\n99.85%\n270\n409.70\n0.08\n0.02%\n99.87%\nPan\n410.22\n0.52\n0.13%\n100.00%\nTOTALS\n410.22\n100.00%\nScreened By:\nJSL\n\n<<<PAGE 19>>>\n\nDate\n3/7/2005\nProduct\nTecprosel\nNominal Size _8 mesh x down\nAmount Retained on Sieve\nUSA\nSieve No.\nTotal Mass\nGrams\nRetained %\nCumulative %\n14\n73.80\n73.80\n19.82%\n19.82%\n20\n175.27\n101.47\n27.25%\n47.07%\n30\n246.12\n70.85\n19.03%\n66.10%\n40\n287.34\n41.22\n11.07%\n77.17%\n50\n301.85\n14.51\n3.90%\n81.06%\n70\n342.75\n40.90\n10.98%\n92.05%\n80\n346.80\n4.05\n1.09%\n93.13%\n100\n352.08\n5.28\n1.42%\n94.55%\n140\n359.15\n7.07\n1.90%\n96.45%\n200\n365.87\n6.72\n1.80%\n98.25%\n270\n369.84\n3.97\n1.07%\n99.32%\nPan\n372.37\n2.53\n0.68%\n100.00%\nTOTALS\n372.37\n100.00%\nScreened By:\nJSL\n\n<<<PAGE 20>>>\n\nDate\n3/7/2005\nProduct\nTecprosid B\nNominal Size 14 mesh x down\nAmount Retained on Sieve\nUSA\nSieve No.\nTotal Mass\nGrams\nRetained %\nCumulative %\n14\n0.00\n0.00\n0.00%\n0.00%\n20\n51.32\n51.32\n9.20%\n9.20%\n30\n185.35\n134.03\n24.03%\n33.24%\n40\n304.39\n119.04\n21.35%\n54.58%\n50\n373.90\n69.51\n12.46%\n67.05%\n70\n440.59\n66.69\n11.96%\n79.01%\n80\n463.59\n23.00\n4.12%\n83.13%\n100\n482.28\n18.69\n3.35%\n86.48%\n140\n509.32\n27.04\n4.85%\n91.33%\n200\n523.75\n14.43\n2.59%\n93.92%\n270\n534.92\n11.17\n2.00%\n95.92%\nPan\n557.66\n22.74\n4.08%\n100.00%\nTOTALS\n557.66\n100.00%\nScreened By:\nJSL\n\n<<<PAGE 21>>>\n\n.S. Depanmen\nf Transportation\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nPipeline and\nHazardous Materials Safety\nAdministration\nMAY 6 2005\nMs. Dianna F. Lee\nRef. No. 05-0062\nMali. broad Sitect, Inc.\nPhillipsturg, NJ 08865\nDear Ms. Lee:\nThis responds to your November 3, 2004 letter and March 18, 2005 fax requesting\nclarification on the labeling requirements for 'Methanol' when shipped domestically and\ninternationally under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-\nwith international requirements when shipped domestically only.\n180). Specifically, you ask whether it is permissible to label the package in compliance\nThe answer is yes. As your letter notes, the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) includes\ntwo entries for methanol, one for international transportation and one for domestic\ntransportation. The two entries are identical, except that the international entry requires a\nsubsidiary hazard Division 6.1 label, and the domestic entry does not. In accordance with\n§ 172.101(b)(3) and (b)(5), you may use either the international or domestic entry in the\nHMT for domestic transportation of methanol.\nI hope this answers your inquiry.\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n172.101\n172.414\n050062\n\n<<<PAGE 22>>>\n\nMAR. 18'2005\n11:06\n9088599411\nMALBAKER QUALITY DEPT\n#0650 P.002/003\nBoothe\ntyco\n3172.101\nSpecialty Products\n3M2419\nFax: 908-859-9411\nTel: 908-859-2151\nMallinckrodt Baker\nabel inc\n15-0072\nMr. Edward T. Mazzullo\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nU.S. DOT/PHMSA (DHM-10)\n400 7th Street S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590-0001\nNovember 3, 2004\nDear Mr. Mazzullo,\nThis letter is a request for a letter of interpretation regarding a hazardous material,\nmethanol.\nTo give you a brief overview of the situation, our company sells methanol as a product,\nand traditicinally have been packaging and labeling them separately for domestic and\nThe current 49 CFR specifies in the Hazardous Materials Table (172.101) that for\na letter \"D'\"; and one for international (denoted by a letter \"'\") shipping purposes. The\nMethanol, IJN1230, PGIl, there exists two entries, namely one for domestic (denoted by\ntwo entries are identical except for the labeling codes required. International shipping\nrequires both a flammable label (3) and a toxic label (6.1) in order to meet the\nrequirements for hazard classes. Domestic shipping, however, only requires the\nflammable label (3), and there is no mention of toxicity hazards associated with the\nchemical. According to section 172.101(b)(5), \"The letter \"'\" identifies proper shipping\nnames which are appropriate for describing materials in international transportation. An\ninvolved.\" My interpretation of this is that although we may choose to use the domestic\nproper shipping name may be selected when only domestic transportation is\nclassificatic with only the flammable label and hazard class 3 requirement for\nmethanol, we will not be out of compliance if we choose to disclose the toxicity hazard\nand classify our product (methanol) as class 3, with a subsidiary hazard class of 6.1,\nwhich requires both the flammable and toxic labels for domestic shipping only purposes.\n\n<<<PAGE 23>>>\n\nMAR. 18'2005\n11:06 9088599411\nMALBAKER QUALITY DEPT\n#0650 p. 003/003\nI would appreciate it if you can please reply back with an official interpretation from the\nhazmat administration regarding this issue as to whether or not we would be incorrect\nand out of compliance to affix both flammable(3) and toxic(6.1) labels on a package of\nmethanol shipped domestically only. The response can be forwarded to the below\naddress, and should you have any questions, please feel free contact me at the number\nalso provided below.\nMallinckrodt Baker, Inc.\n600N. Broad Street\nPhillipsburg, NJ 08865\n(908)859-2151 ext. 9764\nOnce again, thank you in advance for you help and clarification in this matter, and I look\nforward to hearing from you.\nSincerely,\nDi L. Le\nDianna F. Lee\nQuality Information Administrator","truncated":false,"body_characters":27946}