{"operation":"document","citation":"06-0247","title":"DelValCo Consultants — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2007-01-11","effective_on":null,"summary":"06-0247 response to DelValCo Consultants concerning 173.4.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0247.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0247.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-06-0247","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2006/060247.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nTransportatic\nS. Departme\nWash ngton, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nipeline anc\nAdministration\nlazardous Materials Safet\nJAN 11 2007\nMr. George M. Thorpe\n21 Ardmoor Lane\nDelValCo Consultants\nRef. No. 06-0247\nChadds Ford, PA 19317\nDear Mr. Thorpe:\nThis responds to your letter regarding the shipment of Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous\nsolution with more than 45 percent hydrogen peroxide by aircraft, in accordance with the\nsmall quantity exceptions in § 173.4 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\n(totaling 2.38 ml per kit) in an outer packaging (kits per shipping case with a raximum\nCFR Parts 171-180). The kit consists of two plastic syringes, each containing 1.19 ml\nof four kits per case (totaling 9.52 ml per shipping case)).\nUnder the HMR, a material described as \"Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution with\nnecessary), 5.1, UN2014, PG II\" is forbidden for transportation by passenger and cargo-\nmore than 40 percent but not more than 60 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as\nonly aircraft (see in §§ 171.11(c) and the 172.101 Table, Columns 9A and 9B).\nOn March 22, 2006, [71 FR 14586; Docket HM-228] we published a final rule: which\nrevised the small quantity exceptions in §173.4 and added a new Special Provision \"A60\"\nin §172.102. Special Provision \"A60\" permits articles such as sterilization devices,\nthan 60 percent hydrogen peroxide (stabilized as necessary), when containing less than\nUN2014, Hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solutions with more than 40 percent but not more\n30 ml per inner packaging with not more than 150 ml per outer packaging, to be\ntransported in accordance with the provisions in §173.4, irrespective of 173.4(a)(11)(i),\ntesting must show no difference in burning rate between a package as prepared for\nprovided such packagings were first subject to comparative fire testing. Comparative fire\ntransport (including the substance to be transported) and an identical package filled with\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n173.4\n060247\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n-narun\n3143.4\nSmall Quantity\n06-0247\nDENSPLY\nPassional ritan\nPROFESSIONAL\n1301 Smile Way\nP.O. Box 7807\n2 May 2006\n1800989-882:\nfork, PA 17404080)\nFax: (717) 757-8250\n717) 767-8500\nDelValCo Consultants\n21 Ardmoor Lane\nAtin: George M. Thorpe\nChadds Ford, PA 19317\nVir. Thorpe:\nDentsply Professional is requesting that that Nupro White Gold In-Office Tooth Whitening\nis comprised of two different gels filled into 2.5 cc syringes; the syringe serves as the inner\nSystem receive approval to be shipped via air under the small quantities exceptions. The product\nof 2.88 g of hydrogen peroxide in each kit; the kit (thermal formed tray with lid) serves as the\npackage or primary container. Each kit contains two syringes of peroxide gel for a total volume\nshipment under small quantities exceptions with limits of 30 ml per inner package and 300 ml\nouter package. It is our understanding that ethylene oxide (UN 1040) is approved for air\npe: outer package. Our product successfully passed testing under PG 1 conditions and in\ngrater safety risk or hazard than the shipment of ethylene oxide. We base this belief on the fact\naccordance we believe that the shipment of hydrogen peroxide in limited quantities poses no\nlimits for ethylene oxide and that the chemical characteristics (see Table A for comparison) of\nthe quantity of hydrogen peroxide that we propose to ship is significantly lower than the shipping\nhydrogen peroxide are such that it is as safe or safer than ethylene oxide to ship in limited\nquantities via air travel. I appreciate your assistance with the request.\nRegands.\nJones M. Sherman\nSenior Scientist\nDentsply Professional\nMIDWEST*\nCavitron\"\nNUPRO\nDETON\nTRK: 2006060631\nCA: 2004040027\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n-\nTable A\nCharacteristic\nEthylotte Oxide\nHydrogen Peroxide\nIATA UN#\nCASH 75-21-8\nHazard Class\n1040\nCAS #7722-84-1\n2.3\n2014\nFlammable\nPhysical State\nGas\nLiquid\nFlash Point\nYes, highly flammable\nNo\nVapor Pressure\nOxidizer\n-4° F -20 °C\nNon-combustible\nNot available\nNo\nYes, strong oxidizer\n18.3 mm Hg @30°C\nVapor Density\nProducts\nHazardous Decomposition\nCarbon Monoxide, Carbon\n1.52 g/1\nOxygen which supports\nNot available\nStability\nReacts violently with:\nDioxide\ncombustion\nalcohols, alkali metals,\nto heat and contarnination\nStable (prolonged exposure\nhemically active metal\nmmonia, oxidizing agent:\ncould cause decornposition)\nand their salts\nTarget Organs\nNerves, lungs\nEyes, skin, nose, ihroat,\nIDSO\nCarcinogenicity\n72 mg/kg\nlungs\nCarcinogen\n>225 mg/kg..\nACGIH, Animal Carcinogen","truncated":false,"body_characters":4599}