{"operation":"document","citation":"05-0155","title":"Sports Health Products — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2005-07-21","effective_on":null,"summary":"05-0155 response to Sports Health Products concerning 173.22.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0155.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0155.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-05-0155","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2005/050155.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nPipeline and\nJUL 21 2005\nAdministration\nHazardous Materiais Safety\nMr. Anthony Woods\nReference No.: 05-0155\nOffice Manager\nSports Health Products\n527 W. Windsor Road\nGlendale, CA 91204\nDear Mr. Woods:\nPutty,\" is not a hazardous material and therefore, not subject to the Hazardous Materials\nThis responds to your letter requesting we confirm that your company's product, \"Power\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). \"Power Putty\" is a silicone elastomer used in\nphysical therapy for hand rehabilitation. You enclosed a Material Safety Data Sheet.\nUnder § 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material.\nThis office does not normally perform that function. However, based on the information you\nsubmitted, it is the opinion of this office that \"Power Putty\" does not meet the definition of a\nhazardous material, and thus, is not subject to the HMR.\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry.\nSincerely,\nHattie L. Mitchell\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.22\n050155\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nFROM:\nSportsHealth\nSPORTSHEALTH PRODUCTS\nFAX NO.\n8182400112\n06-20-05\n01:38P\nP.02\n527 W. Windsor Road\nGlendale, CA 91204\nTelephone: (818) 240-7170\nCorbin\nFax: (818) 240-0112\nJune 20, 2005\nShipper sensitig\nAttn: Mr. Edward Mazzullo\nDirector, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards\nPipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\n05-0155\nU.S. Dot/PHMSA (PHH-10)\n400 7'h Street S.W.\nWashington, D.C. 20590-0001\nMr. Mazzullo,\nEileen Edmonson recommended | write this letter to you.\nI sell Power Putty ™\n, a silicone exercise putty that is similar to Silly Putty.\nSome of my customers are missionaries who travel all around the world with our product.\nThey are concerned airport security screeners will not allow thern to take Power Putty™ on\nthe plane.\nTo prevent this from happening, these customers asked me if I could obtain documentation\nfrom you stating our product is safe.\nI would like to obtain from you a document on official letterhead stating Power Putty™ is a\nsafe product to travel with and is not a hazardous material.\nEileen Edmonson asked me to fax this letter along with a copy of our Material Safety Data\nSheet to assist you with my request.\nIf you are unable to fulfill my request or if you have any questions, please call me.\nThank you for your assistance with this unique situation.\nSincerely,\nAnthon too\nAnthony Woods\nOffice Manager\nSportsHealth Products\n(Please give my thanks to Ms. Edmonson for taking the time out of her busy schedule to\nanswer all of my questions. She was extremely helpful.)\nThe Makers of Power Putty!\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nFROM:\nSportshealth\n.FAX.MO..:-,8182400112\n86-28-05\n01:25P\nP.02\nFax #:\n(202) 366-3012\nPages:\n7 (including cover)\nFrom: Anthony Woods\nCorbo\nRe:\nPower Putty™ Safety Letter\nMr. Mazzullo:\nPlease review the attached letter.\nIf you have any questions, please contact me.\nThank you in advance for your assistance.\nAlliste\nAnthony Woods\nSportsHealth Products\nThe Makers of Power Putty!!\nThank you for your assistance with this unique situation.\nSincerely,\nAntine to\nOffice Manager\nAnthony Woods\nSportsHealth Products\n(Please give my thanks to Ms. Edmonson for taking the time out of her busy schedule to\nanswer all of my questions. She was extremely helpful.)\nThe Makers of Power Putty!\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\n=ROM:\nSportsHealth\nsportsheditil Prouucts 06-20-05\n01: 26P\nP.03\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nSection 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION\nProduct Name:\nSilicone Exercise Putty\nManufactured and/or Supplied By:\n527 W. Windsor Road\nSportsHealth Products\nGlendale. CA 91204\nTelephone:\nGeneric Description:\nFax:\n(818)240-0112\n(818)240-7170\nSilicone Elastomer\nTrade Name/Synonyms:\nColor:\nPhysical Form:\nFirm Paste\nPower Putty\nOdor:\nSlight\nVarious\nSection 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\nThis material does not contain any hazardous substances at or above OSHA and WHMIS reportable levels.\nSubstances listed in the Subsections HAPS and California Proposition 65 Carcinogens /\nReproductive Toxins that are not listed in Section 2 are only present at quantities below 0.1% or they are inextricably bound in\nthe product.\nSection 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION\n3.1\nHazards Classifications\nHealth: 1\nHMIS® rating (product as packaged):\nFire: 1\nReactivity: 0\nPPE: B\nHazardous Materials Identification System and HMIS are registered trademarks of the National Paint and Coatings\n(HMIS codes are based on contact with the product as packaged and any hydrolysis by-products, if present).\nAssociation\nCanadian WHMIS Classification: None\n3.2\nEmergency Overview and Potential Hazards\nPhysical Hazards:\nThis material is not hazardous under OSHA criteria. This material is not hazardous under WHMIS criteria.\nNo known physical hazards.\nAcute Health Effects\nRoute of Entry or Possible Contact:\nEye Contact:\nEyes, Skin, Ingestion\nSkin Contact:\nMay cause slight eye irritation\nInhalation:\nNo acute toxic skin effects are expected\nhigh viscosity\nNo acute toxic respiratory tract effects are expected. Inhalation is not expected due lo low vapor pressure or\nIngestion:\nIngestion is not expected in industrial use.\nAdditional Information on Acute Health Effects:\nphysical nature of this material. exposure to hazardous dusts/particulates is not expected.\nThe health hazard evaluation is based on test results and/or known properties of ingredients. Due to the\n3.3\nFurther Information:\nNone Known\nMedical Conditions which may be Aggravated by Exposure:\nTarget Organs Affected:\nNo known internal organ eltecis\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\n= ROM:\nSportsHealth\nRefer to Acule Healt Effecis. isted above.\nFAX NO.:\n8182400112\n06-20-05\n01:26P\nP .04\nCarcinogens/Reproductive Toxins:\nnormal conditions of use er during any foreseeable emergencies. This material does not contain any reproductive\nThis material does not contain any reportable carcinogenic ingredients. Exposure to carcinogens cannot occur under\ntoxins at or above OSHA er WHMIS reportable levels.\nSee Section 11 for Toxicological Information, if any.\nSection 4. FIRST AID MEASURES\n4.1\nGeneral Information:\ncontaminated optic and anoes\nGet medical attention : ilation or other symptoms occur. Setore seeking medical attention remove\ntreatment.\nTake a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet when going for medical\n4.2\nMaterial cannot be inhaled under normal conditions. No special measures required.\nAfter Inhalation:\n4.3\nmuch of the rearing maleral as possible. Wash with soap and water.\nFor skin contact ripe of excess materal with cloth or paper. Use a waterless hand cleaner to remove as\nAfter Contact with the Skin:\n4.4\nIf contact with eves, innedistory mold eyelids apart and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.\nAfter Contact with the Eyes:\n4.5\nAfter Swallowing:\nAfter swallowing: no special treatment is required\nSection 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES\n5.1\nFlash Point\nFlammable Properties:\nNot Applicable\n5.2\nFire and Explosion Hazards:\nThis material dIes e? cresent are unusual fire or explosion hazards.\n5.3\nWater-spray cou chemica: alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, sand\nRecommended Extinguishing Media:\n5.4\nWater je:\nUnsuitable Extinguishing Media\n5.5\nSpecial Exposure Hazards arising from the Substance or Preparation itself, Combustion Products, Resulting\nGases:\nincompletely burn! hydrocarbons\nHazardous decomposition products: carbon dioxide. carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, silicon dioxide and\n5.6\nFire fighters should wear till pintective clothing including a self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool\nFire Fighting Procedures:\nendangered containers with water.\nSection 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES\n6.1\nNo special measures required\nPrecautions:\nHAZWOPER PPE Level: D\n6.2\nContainment:\nSpills of materia wrien could reach surface waters must be reported to the United States Coast Guard\nPrevent material from entering sewers or surface waters\nNational Rescense renter's eli froe phone number (800)424-8802\n6.3\nMethods for Cleaning Up:\nspilled material and niace nan appropriate chemical waste container. Celan any slippery coating that remains using a\nScoop up large duentities after dusting surfaces with sand or Fuller's earth to prevent sticking. Sweep or scrape up the\ndetergent/soap stution or snother biodegradable cleaner. Apply sand or other inert granular material to improve\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nFROM:\n7.1\nSportsHealth\nHandling:\nFAX NO. :\n8182488112 аменаа\n06-20-85\n81:26P\nP. 85\nPrecautions for Safe Handling:\nPrecautions agains: Fire and Explosion:\nNo special protective measures required\nNo special precautinns agams: ireland explasion required\n7.2\nStorage\nNone known\nConditions for Storage Rooms and Vessels:\nNot applicable\nAdvice for Storage of Incompatible Materials:\nKeep container tightly closed\nFurther Information for Storage:\n• Store in a dry and cool place\n8.1\nEngineering Controls\nSection 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION\nVentilation:\nUse with adequat 110.\nNot necessary\nLocal Exhaust:\n3.2\nNone known\nAssociate Substances with Spocific Control Parameters such as Limit Values\n8.3\nPersonal Protection Equipment (PPE)\nRespiratory protection is net somally required\nRespiratory Protection:\nHand Protection:\nEye Protection:\nRecommendation.\ni lie id-jer: rubber or vinyl gloves\nRecommendation Safety glasses with side shields\ndditional protective clethir: or equipment is not normally required. Provide eye bath and safety shower\nther Protective Clothing or Equipment\n8.4\nVhen handling do not eat drink smoke or apply cosmetics. Wash thoroughly after handlin\neneral Hygiene and Protection Measures\n9.1\nSection 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\nPhysical Stale/t out:\nAppearance\nColor:\nOdor:\nNIA\n9.2\nFlash Point:\nSafety Parameters\nDensity\n:HA\nSection 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY\n:30\n10.0\nGeneral Information:\nIf stored and handied in accerdance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions are known.\n10.1\nConditions to Avoia\nJone knowr\n10.2\nMaterials to Avoid:\nNone known\n10.3\nIf stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices and local regulations where applicable:\nHazardous Decomposition Products:\nabove about 150 C: 302 Fy thraugh oxidation\nnone known. Measurements have shown the formation of small amounts of formaldehyde at temperatures\n10.4\nFurther Information:\nHazardous palmer ator earen: secur\n14.3\nValuation:\nAir Transport ICAO-T/IATA-DGR\nNot regulated for transport\n15.1\nU.S. Federal Regulations\nSection 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION\nTSCA Inventory Status and TSCA Information:\nChemical Substance inventor:\nThis material on its components are listed on or are in compliance with the requirements of the TSCA\nThis matere•..:\".\nTSCA 12(b) Export Notification:\nTSCA 12:bi regulated chemicals\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nFROM:\nShis product does mat resent 3 SARA 3101312 hazards\n8182400112\n06-20-05 01:27P\nP. 86\n15.2\nThe status of this material with regard to some State Listings has not been determined\nU.S. State Regulations\n15.3\n14808-60-7 Quartz and or 1333 85-4 Carbon Black\nCalifornia Proposition 65 Carcinogens\nThis material has at: ceor eva unted for the presence of California Proposition 65 Reproductive Toxins.\nCalifornia Proposition 65 Reproductive Toxins\n15.4\nThis product has been classified in accordance with the Hazard criteria of CPR and the MSDS contains all the\nCanadian Regulations\nInformation required by the CPR\nNone\nWHMIS Hazard Classes:\nDSL Status:\nThe Canadian US status of this material has not been determined\n• • Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION\n16.1\nAdditional Information:\nThis Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) meets the requirements of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication\nProducts Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR. This information\nStandard (29 CPR 1*10 1203).\nthis product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled\nrelates to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other\ndate compiled. However, no representation. warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. is made as to its accuracy\nmaterials or in any process Such information is the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as of the\nreliability or completeness\ninformation for mis own particular use. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use o!\nil is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such\nthis information\nits components\nextending a license ender valie patents. This MSDS provides selected regulatory information on this product, including\nMeting herem shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as\nwith all applicatie tos. repulatons and laws relating to the product being used\nPreeneronged to include all regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to know and comply\n16.2\nGlossary Terms:\nACGIH - American Conforence of Governmental\nppm - Paris per Million\nDOT - Department of Transportation\nIndustrial Hygienists\nSTEL - Short Term Exposure Limit\nSARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act\nhPa - Hectopascals\nTSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act\nOSHA - Occupational Safety ang Health Administration\nmPa*s - Mill Pascal-Seconds\nTWA - Time Weighted Average\nPEL - Permissin Exposire:T:\nWHMIS - Canadlan Workplace Hazardous Materials\nIdentification System\nASTM D56\nFlash Point Detormination Methods\nTagliabue (Tag) closed cup\nCommon Name\nASTM D92. DIN S:379. ISO 2592\nASTM 03278 DIN 55680. ISO3379\nASTM 093. OIN 5:758. 180 2713\nCleveland open cup\nPensky-Martens closed cur\nSetaflash or Rapid closed cur\nDIN 51755\nAbel-Pensky closed cup\n16.3\nPressure\nConversion Table:\n= 1 Torr: 1 bar = 1000 hPa\nViscosity:\nSportsHealth Products\n527 W. Windsor Road • Glendale, CA 91204 • Telephone: (818)240-7170\nFax: (818)240-0112","truncated":false,"body_characters":13817}