{"operation":"document","citation":"08-0294","title":"The Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2008-12-30","effective_on":null,"summary":"08-0294 response to The Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi concerning 173.154, 173.24.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0294.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0294.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-08-0294","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2008/080294.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\n1200 New Jersey Ave.. S.E\nWashington, DC 20590\nDEC 3 0 308\nMr. Michael A. Capuzzi, Esq.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n63 14 North Wyndwood Drive\nCrystal Lake, IL 600 14\nRef. No. 08-0294\nDear Mr. Capuzzi:\nThis is in response to your letter dated December 1, 2008, requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 17 1 - 1 80). Specifical!~, you ask for\nconfirmation of your understanding of the labeling requirements for limited quantities of\ncorrosive materials.\nIn your letter, you state a typical shipment consists of seven boxes, containing a total of 84,\none-half pound jars of a material described as \"Corrosive solid, n.0.s. (Zinc chloride, lithium\nchloride-anhydrous mixture), UN 1759, PG 11\" and two boxes containing a total of 24, thirty-\ntwo ounce bottles of a material described as \"Corrosive liquid, n.0.s. (Zinc chloride,\nHydrochloric acid), UN 1760, PG 111.\" The nine boxes are shipped together on a shrink\nwrapped pallet.\nThe HMR provide exceptions for limited quantities of Class 8 materials, depending on how\nthey are packaged and transported. Section 173.154(b) authorizes Class 8 Packing Group I1\nmaterials to be transported as a limited quantity when placed in inner packagings with a\ncapacity of up to 1.0 L (0.3 gal) for liquids or 1.0 kg (2.2 pounds) for solids placed in a\nstrong outer packaging. Class 8 materials meeting Packing Group 111 may be transported as a\nlimited quantity when placed in inner packagings of a capacity of up to 5 L (1.3 gallons) for\nliquids or 5 kg (1 1 pounds) for solids placed in a strong outer packaging. The completed\npackage must not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds). When complete, the package must conform to\nthe general packaging requirements prescribed in $ 5 173.24 and 173.24a. When transported\nby aircraft, the Class 8 material must be authorized for transport on board passenger-carrying\naircraft, and the package must conform to the general requirements for transportation by\naircraft prescribed 5 173.27. Limited quantity packages are excepted from labeling, unless\ntransported by aircraft, and placarding, as prescribed in Subparts E and F of Part 172.\nPackages containing limited quantities must be marked in accordance with Subpart D of Part\n172 and the shipping paper must include the words \"Limited Quantity\" or \"Ltd Qty\"\nfollowing the basic description.\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nBased on the information you provided, the nine boxes placed onto a pallet and surrounded in\nshrink wrap would meet the definition of an overpack. Authorized packages containing\nhazardous materials may be offered in an overpack when they meet the requirements of\ntj 173.25. The overpack must be marked with the proper shipping name and identification\nnumber and labeled as applicable, unless the markings and labels representative of each\nhazardous material in the overpack are visible.\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.\nSincerely,\nF0f\nCharles E. Betts\nChief, Standards Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nm l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nDecember 1,2008\nOffice of the Chief Counsel,\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\nDepartment of Transportation\nAttn: PHC- 1 0\nEast Building\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590-000 1\nRe: Interpretive Ruling Request - Labeling of\nLimited Quantities\nDear Sir or Madam:\nOn behalf of Tacna International Corp. (hereinafter \"Tacna\") and in accordance Section 105.20 of the\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (hereinafter \"PHMSA\") regulations (49 CFR\n$105.20), we respectfblly present the following request for an interpretive ruling. Given that on-going\nshipments are impacted by the guidance offered by the interpretative ruling, we respectfully request\nexpedited processing.\nI. Overview\nTacna is the importer of various goods produced in Mexico. Among the items imported are various\ntypes of solders, fluxes, and other welding preparations.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nf f l l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nA typical shipment consists of several packagings, e.g. jars, bottles, etc, packed in a cardboard box, with\nseveral cardboard boxes shrink-wrapped on a pallet.\nFor the purposes of this ruling request, we will use the following information as being representative of\na typical shipment:\nSeven boxes containing a total of 84 one-half pound jars of Harris Products Group Al-\nBraze 1070 Flux, Part JW-1070112; and\nTwo boxes containing a total of 24 thirty-two ounce bottles of Harris Products Group\nStay-Clean Liquid Flux, Part JW-SCLF32.\nThe nine boxes are shipped together on a pallet with plastic shrink-wrap surrounding the boxes.\nThe questions involving this type of shipment are:\n1) What labeling, if any, of the packagings and shipping boxes is required under the PHMSA\nregulations?\n2) What labeling, if any, is required for the shrink-wrapped pallet?\n3) If the pallet is labeled, what labeling requirements, if any, are then placed on the packages and\noverpack shipping boxes as a result of said pallet labeling?\nOur position regarding these questions follows.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\n11. Discussion - Labeling of the Packaginp and Shipping Boxes\nHarris Products Group Al-Braze 1070 Flux, Part JW-1070112\nThe Harris Products Group Al-Braze 1070 flux (hereinafter \"Al-Braze flux\") is a powdered brazing flux.\nThe imported Al-Braze flux is packaged in one-half pound jars for retail sale. Attached for your ready\nreference is a catalog page showing a representative sample jar of Al-Braze flux.\nAs outlined in Section One of the Material Safety Data Sheet (hereinafter \"MSDS\"), the chemical name\nof the Al-Braze flux is \"Alkali Metal Halide Powder.\"\nSection Fourteen of the MSDS lists the proper shipping name as \"Corrosive Solid, n.0.s.\" This section of\nthe MSDS states that the Al-Braze flux has a hazard class number and description of \"8 (Corrosive),\"\nthe UN Identification Number of \"UN 1759,\" and the packing group as \"11.\"\nSection Fourteen of the MSDS also states the Department of Transportation (hereinafter \"DOT\") label\nrequired for the Al-Braze flux is \"Corrosive.\"\nA copy of the MSDS for the Al-Braze flux is included for your ready reference.\nSection 172.400(a) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 9 172.400(a)) states in pertinent part:\nExcept as specified in $1 72.400a, each person who oflers for transportation or transports\na hazardous material in any of the following packages ..., shall label the package ... with\nlabels spec$ed for the material in the $1 72.101 table and in this subpart:\n(I) A non-bulk package; ***\n(5) An overpack ... which contains apackage for which labels are required ...;\nFor products having a hazard class of \"8,\" the label required by Section 174.400(b) is \"Corrosive.\"\nThe Law Off~ces of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nm l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nConsideration of the Individual Jars of Al-Braze Flux as Non-Bulk Packaging Requiring\nLabeling under 49 CFR §172.4OO(a)(l)\nSection 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 5 171.8) defines \"non-bulk packaging\" as:\n. . . (P)ackaging which has:\n(1) A maximum capacity of 450 L (1 19 gallons) or Iess as a receptacle for a liquid;\n(2) A maximum net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds) or Iess and a maximum capacity of 450\nL (1 19 gallons) or Iess as a receptacle for a solid; or\n(3) A water capacity of 454 kg (1 000pounds) or Iess as a receptacle for a gas ...\nSection 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations further defines \"packaging\" as:\n...(A ) receptacle and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacle to\nperform its containment function in conformance with the minimum packaging\nrequirements ...\n\"Receptacle\" is defined by Section 171.8 as \"...a containment vessel for receiving and holding\nmaterials. \"\nThe retail jar for the Al-Braze flux satisfies the definition of \"packaging\" in that the jar serves as the\ncontainment receptacle for the one-half pound quantity of corrosive flux.\nGiven that each of the one-half pound Al-Braze flux packaging falls under the maximum limits set-forth\nfor the definition of non-bulk packaging, the subject goods would also satisfy the definition of \"non-\nbulk packaging\" and would initially appear to be subject to the labeling requirements of 49 CFR\n5 172.400(a).\nThe Law Off~ces of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nConsideration of the Twelve-Jar Box of Al-Braze Flux as an Overpack Requiring Labeling Under\n49 CFR $172.400(a)(5)\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"overpack\" as:\n...(A )n enclosure that is used ... to provide protection or convenience in handling of a\npackage or to consolidate two or more packages ... Examples of overpacks are one or\nmore packages ...p laced in aprotective outer packaging such as a box or crate.\nSection 171.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"package\" as \" ... packagingplus its contents.\"\nAs we have already established supra that the jar for the Al-Braze flux satisfies the definition of\n\"packaging,\" the jar containing the Al-Braze flux satisfies the definition of \"package.\"\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"Outer packaging\" as:\n... (T)he outermost enclosure of a composite or combination packaging together with any\nabsorbent materials, cushioning and any other components necessary to contain and\nprotect inner receptacles or inner packagings.\nSection 171.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"combination packagings\" as:\n... (A) combination of packaging, for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner\npackagings secured in a non-bulk outer packaging.\n\"Inner packaging\" is defined by Section 171.8 of the DOT regulations as \" ... apackaging for which an\nouter packaging is required for transport. ..\"\nThe shipping box clearly satisfies the definition of an \"overpack\" given that the box provides protection\nof, and \"convenience in handling,\" the twelve individuals packaging jars of Al-Braze flux contained\ntherein.\nTo summarize, the jars for the Al-Braze flux satisfy the definition of inner packaging, the jar containing\nthe Al-Braze flux satisfies the definition of a package, and the twelve-jar box of Al-Braze flux satisfies\nthe definition as an outer packaging. Therefore, the box containing the subject goods would also satisfy\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nthe definition of an \"overpack\" and would initially appear to be subject to the labeling requirements of\n49 CFR 5 172.400(a).\nApplying the Labeling Exception of 49 CFR §172.400a(b) to the Individual Jars of Al-\nBraze Flux as Non-Bulk Packaging\nSection 172.400a(b) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 5 172.400a(b)) specifies that:\nCertain exceptions to labeling requirements are provided for small quantities and limited\nquantities in applicable sections in part 173 of this subchapter.\nSection 173 of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 5 173) provides for the general requirements for shipments\nand packagings of hazardous materials; Subpart D to Section 173 provides for various exceptions related\nto hazardous materials other than Class 1 and Class 7.\nSection 173.154(a) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR §173.154(a)) allows for Class 8 hazardous\nmaterials exceptions \"...only if this section is referenced for the speciJic hazardous material in the\n$1 72.101 table ...\"\nThe Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions contained in Section 172.101 of the DOT\nregulations (49 CFR 5 172.101) provides for, among other things, \" ... requirements. ..pertaining to\nlabeling ... \"\nColumn 8A of the table, as provided for by Section 172.10 1 (i)(l) of the DOT regulations, \". .. contains\nexceptions @om some of the requirements of this subchapter ...\"\nWhereas the MSDS has established that the Al-Braze flux has a proper shipping name of \"Corrosive\nSolids, n.0.s.\" with an UN identification number of \"UN 1759,\" we must review the following section of\nthe table found in Section 172.101 of the DOT regulations:\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nl l l l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nSfl- bds\n(11\nG\nHxmdmis materials d e m i p\nk m s a d proper shipping\nnames\nHz&\ndars as 0i-\n-an\n(2)\nC m o e ~ e solid% nas. ..............\n... ..... .... ..............................\n(3)\nd\n...........\n, ........... _ ........... -. ...... - - ...... ._ _. ... I .................... I\nIden4iSw-\nlion Num-\nbe^\n4\nUNii5D\nPG\n(5)\n(6)\nI\nS ........\n10\ne ........\n(80 (9) (10) - Vessel nnav-\nPackapg Quaniily l i r r i t i a ~ -\nSpe%\\!mm- ($173. \"1 (see 89173.27 and 113.r5) age\n(8 Bi2.ttP)\nbulk\n17) (an1 (SC) (*A) ( m ) (IDA) (103)\nIW. IP1. TB.\nNone ....\nTP33\n~ T ~ . I B B . I P ~ .\n1% ......\nOP4. T3. TP33\n21 1 ......\n242 ......\n1 ke\n25 kg\nB\n............\n212 ......\n240 ......\ni 5 k ~\nsorg\nA\n......... .-\n1 111 I 8 1 123, - IBB. -. IP3. .. I i54 I 213 I 240 I 25 kg , 100 kg I A I\n........\n...... ...... ......\nFor goods under Packing Group I1 (as is the Al-Braze flux), the table of Section 172.101 identifies\n\"154\" under Column 8A. Given this notation, Section 172.101 of the DOT regulations authorizes the\npackaging exceptions of 49 CFR 5 173.154 for the subject product.\nSection 173.154@) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 5 173.154(b)) outlines the exceptions permitted for\nlimited quantities of Class 8 corrosive materials, specifically and in pertinent part:\nLimited quantities of corrosive materials (Class 8) in Packing Group 11 and 111 are\nexcepted @om labeling requirements ... and the speciJication packaging requirements of\nthis subchapter when packaged in combination packagings according to this\n. paragraph..\nAs the Al-Braze flux is Packing Group 11, the corresponding exceptions are found in Section\n173.1 54@)(1) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR 5 173.154(b)(l)), which states in pertinent part:\nFor corrosive materials in Packing Group II, inner packagings not over 1.0 L (0.3\ngallon) net capacity each for liquids or not over 1.0 kg (2.2pounds) net capacity each for\nsolids.. .\nGiven that the one-half pound packagings of the Al-Braze flux are clearly under the 2.2 pound limit\noutlined in Section 173.154@)(1), the imported jars of Al-Braze flux are exempt from the hazardous\nmaterials labeling requirements of Section 172 of the Department of Transportation regulations.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nApplying the Labeling Exception of 49 CFR €j172.400a(b) to the Twelve-Jar Box of Al-\nBraze Flux as an Overpack\nAs has already been outlined, Section 172.400(a)(5) of the DOT regulations requires the appropriate\nhazardous materials labeling for \"(a)n overpack ... which contains a package for which labels are\nrequired.. . \" (Emphasis added).\nIt has been established that the individual jars of Al-Braze flux satisfies the definition of a \"package\"\nand that the box containing the twelve jars satisfies the definition of an \"overpack.\"\nThe critical regulatory labeling requirement of Section 174.400(a)(5) is that the overpack must contain\npackages \"for which labels are required\" in order for the overpack itself to be required to be labeled.\nAs the individual packages of Al-Braze flux are excepted from the labeling requirements of Section\n174.400 by Section 173.154(b) of the DOT regulations, the overpack does not contain packages \"for\nwhich labels are required.\"\nTherefore, the twelve-jar boxes of Al-Braze flux are exempt from the hazardous materials labeling\nrequirements of Section 172 of the Department of Transportation regulations.\nHarris Products Group Stay-Clean Liquid Flux, Part JW-SCLF32\nThe Harris Products Group Stay-Clean flux (hereinafter \"Stay-Clean flux\") is a liquid brazing flux. The\nimported Stay-Clean flux is packaged in thirty-two ounce bottles for retail sale. Attached for your ready\nreference is a catalog page showing a representative sample bottle of the Stay-Clean flux.\nAs outlined in Section One of the MSDS the chemical name of the Stay-Clean flux is \"Zinc\nChloride/Arnmonium Chloride Solution.\"\nSection Fourteen of the MSDS lists the proper shipping name as \"Corrosive Liquid, n.0.s.\" This section\nof the MSDS states that the Stay-Clean flux has a hazard class number and description of \"8\n(Corrosive),\" the UN Identification Number of \"LIN 1760,\" and the packing group as \"111.\"\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nSection Fourteen of the MSDS also states the Department of Transportation (hereinafter \"DOT\") label\nrequired for the Stay-Clean flux is \"Corrosive.\"\nA copy of the MSDS for the Stay-Clean flux is included for your ready reference.\nSection 172.400(a) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR $172.400(a)) states in pertinent part:\nExcept as speciJied in $1 72.400a, each person who oflers for transportation or transports\na hazardous material in any of the following packages ..., shall label the package ... with\nlabels speciJied for the material in the $1 72.1 01 table and in this subpart:\n(I) A non-bulk package; ***\n(5) An overpack ... which contains apackage for which labels are required ...;\nFor products having a hazard class of \"8,\" the label required by Section 174.400(b) is\n\"Corrosive.\"\nConsideration of the Individual Bottles of Stay-Clean Flux as Non-Bulk Packaping\nRequiring Labeling under 49 CFR $172,40O(a)(l)\nSection 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations (49 CFR § 17 1.8) defines \"non-bulk packaging\" as:\n.. . (P)ackaging which has:\n(I) A maximum capacity of 450 L (1 19 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a liquid;\n(2) A maximum net mass of 400 kg (882 pounds) or less and a maximum capacity of 450\nL (1 19 gallons) or less as a receptacle for a solid; or\n(3) A water capacity of 454 kg (1 000pounds) or less as a receptacle for a gas ...\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nSection 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations further defines \"packaging\" as:\n...(A ) receptacle and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacle to\nperform its containment function in conformance with the minimum packaging\nrequirements .. .\n\"Receptacle\" is defined by Section 171.8 as \"...a containment vessel for receiving and holding\nmaterials.\"\nThe retail bottle for the Stay-Clean flux satisfies the definition of \"packaging\" in that the bottle serves as\nthe containment receptacle for the thirty-two ounce quantity of liquid corrosive flux.\nGiven that each of the thirty-two ounce packaging falls under the maximum limits set-forth for the\ndefinition of non-bulk packaging, the subject goods would also satisfy the definition of \"non-bulk\npackaging\" and would initially appear to be subject to the labeling requirements of 49 CFR\n$172.400(a).\nConsideration of the Twelve-Bottle Box of Stay-Clean Flux as an Overpack Requiring Labeling\nUnder 49 CFR $172.400(a)(5)\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"overpack\" as:\n...(A) n enclosure that is used ... to provide protection or convenience in handling of a\npackage or to consolidate two or more packages ... Examples of overpacks are one or\nmore packages.. .placed in a protective outer packaging such as a box or crate.\nSection 171.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"package\" as \"... packagingplus its contents.\"\nAs we have already established supra that the bottle for the Stay-Clean flux satisfies the definition of\nbbpackaging,\" the bottle containing the Stay-Clean flux satisfies the definition of \"package.\"\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"Outer packaging\" as:\n... (T)he outermost enclosure of a composite or combination packaging together with any\nabsorbent materials, cushioning and any other components necessary to contain and\nprotect inner receptacles or inner packagings.\nSection 171.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"combination packagings\" as:\n... (A) combination of packaging, for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner\npackagings secured in a non-bulk outer packaging.\n\"Inner packaging\" is defined by Section 171.8 of the DOT regulations as \" ... a packaging for which an\nouter packaging is required for transport.. .\"\nThe shipping box clearly satisfies the definition of an \"overpack\" given that the box provides protection\nof, and \"convenience in handling,\" the twelve individuals packaging bottles of Stay-Clean flux\ncontained therein.\nTo summarize, the bottles for the Stay-Clean flux satisfl the definition of inner packaging, the bottle\ncontaining the Stay-Clean flux satisfies the definition of a package, and the twelve-bottle box of Stay-\nClean flux satisfies the definition as an outer packaging. Therefore, the box containing the subject goods\nwould also satisfl the definition of an \"overpack\" and would initially appear to be subject to the\nlabeling requirements of 49 CFR 8 172.400(a).\nApplying the Labeling Exception of 49 CFR §172.400a(b) to the Individual Bottles of Stay-\nClean Flux as Non-Bulk Packaging\nSection 172.400aP) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR tj 172.400ae)) specifies that:\nCertain exceptions to labeling requirements are provided for small quantities and limited\nquantities in applicable sections in part 173 of this subchapter.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nSection 173 of the DOT regulations (49 CFR § 173) provides for the general requirements for shipments\nand packagings of hazardous materials; Subpart D to Section 173 provides for various exceptions related\nto hazardous materials other than Class 1 and Class 7.\nSection 173.154(a) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR $173.1 54(a)) allows for Class 8 hazardous\nmaterials exceptions \"...only if this section is referenced for the specific hazardous material in the\n$1 72.101 table ... \"\nThe Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions contained in Section 172.101 of the DOT\nregulations (49 CFR § 172.10 1) provides for, among other things, \" ... requirements.. .pertaining to\nlabeling. .. \"\nColumn 8A of the table, as provided for by Section 172.101(i)(l) of the DOT regulations, \"...contains\nexceptions from some of the requirements of this subchapter ...\"\nWhereas the MSDS has established that the Stay-Clean flux has a proper shipping name of \"Corrosive\nLiquid, n.0.s.\" with an UN identification number of \"UN 1760,\" we must review the following section\nof the table found in Section 172.101 of the DOT regulations:\nFor goods under Packing Group I11 (as is the Stay-Clean flux), the table of Section 172.101 identifies\n\"1 54\" under Column 8A. Given this notation, Section 172.101 of the DOT regulations authorizes the\npackaging exceptions of 49 CFR § 1 73.1 54 for the subject product.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nm l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nSection 173.154(b) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR $173.154(b)) outlines the exceptions permitted for\nlimited quantities of Class 8 corrosive materials, specifically and in pertinent part:\nLimited quantities of corrosive materials (Class 8) in Packing Group 11 and 111 are\nexcepted @om labeling requirements ... and the speciJication packaging requirements of\nthis subchapter when packaged in combination packagings according to this\nparagraph.. .\nAs the Stay-Clean flux is Packing Group 111, the corresponding exceptions are found in Section\n173.1 54(b)(2) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR $173.1 54(b)(2)), which states in pertinent part:\nFor corrosive materials in Packing Group III, inner packagings not over 5.0 L (1.3\ngallon) net capacity each for liquids or not over 5.0 kg (1 1 pounds) net capacity each for\nsolids. ..\nGiven that the thirty-two ounce packagings of the Stay-Clean flux are clearly under the 1.3 gallon limit\noutlined in Section 173.154(b)(2), the imported bottles of Stay-Clean flux are exempt from the\nhazardous materials labeling requirements of Section 172 of the Department of Transportation\nregulations.\nApplying the Labeling Exception of 49 CFR $172.400a(b) to the Twelve-Bottle BOX of Stay-\nClean Flux as an Overpack\nAs has already been outlined, Section 172.400(a)(5) of the DOT regulations requires the appropriate\nhazardous materials labeling for \"(a)n overpack ... which contains a package for which labels are\nrequired.. . \" (Emphasis added).\nIt has been established that the individual bottles of Stay-Clean flux satisfies the definition of a\n\"package\" and that the box containing the twelve bottles satisfies the definition of an \"overpack.\"\nThe critical regulatory labeling requirement of Section 174.400(a)(5) is that the overpack must contain\npackages \"for which labels are required\" in order for the overpack itself to be required to be labeled.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\nT R A D E L A W\nAs the individual packages of Stay-Clean flux are excepted from the labeling requirements of Section\n174.400 by Section 173.154@) of the DOT regulations, the overpack does not contain packages \"for\nwhich labels are required.\"\nTherefore, the twelve-bottle boxes of Stay-Clean flux are exempt from the hazardous materials\nlabeling requirements of Section 172 of the Department of Transportation regulations.\n111. Discussion - Labeling of the Shrink-wrapped Pallet\nThe next question involves the labeling of the shrink-wrapped pallet which contains several shipping\nboxes of limited quantities of goods, such as those described in Section I1 supra.\nSection 172.400(a) of the DOT regulations (49 CFR $172.400(a)) states in pertinent part:\nExcept as speczjied in $1 72.400a, each person who offers for transportation or transports\na hazardous material in any of the following packages ..., shall label the package ... with\nlabels speczjied for the material in the $1 72.101 table and in this subpart:\n***\n(5) An overpack ... which contains apackage for which labels are required ...;\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"overpack\" as:\n...(A )n enclosure that is used ... to provide protection or convenience in handling of a\npackage or to consolidate two or more packages ... Examples of overpacks are one or\nmore packages ...p laced in aprotective outer packaging such as a box or crate.\nSection 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"package\" as \" ... packaging plus its contents. \"\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\nI l l l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nAs we have already established supra that the jar for the Al-Braze flux and the bottle for the Stay-Clean\nflux satisfy the definition of \"packaging,\" the corresponding jar and bottle containing the products\nsatisfy the definition of \"package.\"\nSection 172.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"Outer packaging\" as:\n... (T)he outermost enclosure of a composite or combination packaging together with any\nabsorbent materials, cushioning and any other components necessary to contain and\nprotect inner receptacles or inner packagings.\nSection 171.8 of the DOT regulations defines \"combination packagings\" as:\n... (A) combination of packaging, for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner\npackagings secured in a non-bulk outer packaging.\n\"Inner packaging\" is defined by Section 17 1.8 of the DOT regulations as \"...a packaging for which an\nouter packaging is required for transport ...\"\nThe shrink-wrapped pallet clearly satisfies the definition of an \"overpack\" given that the shrink-wrap\nand the pallet provides protection of, and \"convenience in handling,\" the shipping boxes containing the\nindividual packaging jars of Al-Braze flux and the individual packaging bottles of Stay-Clean flux\ncontained therein.\nAs has already been outlined, Section 172.400(a)(5) of the DOT regulations requires the appropriate\nhazardous materials labeling for \"(a)n overpack ... which contains a package for which labels are\nrequired.. . \" (Emphasis added).\nIt has been established that the individual jars of Al-Braze flux and the individual bottles of Stay-Clean\nflux satisfies the definition of a \"package,\" the box containing the packages satisfies the definition of an\n\"overpack,\" and the shrink-wrapped pallet containing the shipping boxes also satisfies the definition of\nan \"overpack.\"\nThe critical regulatory labeling requirement of Section 174.400(a)(5) is that the overpack must contain\npackages \"for which labels are required\" in order for the overpack itself to be required to be labeled.\nThe Law Oflices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 18>>>\n\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nAs the individual packages of Al-Braze flux and Stay-Clean flux are excepted from the labeling\nrequirements of Section 174.400 by Section 173.154(b) of the DOT regulations, the overpack, i.e. the\nshrink-wrapped pallet, does not contain packages \"for which labels are required.\"\nTherefore, the shrink-wrapped pallet containing the twelve-jar boxes of Al-Braze flux and the twelve-\nbottle boxes of Stay-Clean flux are exempt from the hazardous materials labeling requirements of\nSection 172 of the Department of Transportation regulations.\nIV. Discussion - Labeling of Boxes if Pallet is Labeled\nThe final question involves what, if any, labeling is required on the packagings and overpack shipping\nboxes if the shrink-wrapped pallet overpack does contain labeling, e.g. \"Corrosive\" label.\nBecause the goods originate in Mexico, the packagings, packages, and overpacks, including the shrink-\nwrapped pallet, must conform to the hazardous materials labeling requirements for Mexico; these\nlabeling requirements may be different than that of the PHMSA.\nFor example, the shrink-wrapped pallet may be required contain the appropriate \"Corrosive\" labeling for\npurposes of transportation in Mexico even though this labeling is not required by the PHMSA\nregulations. '\nSection 5.1.2.1 of the \"United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods\"\nstates, in pertinent part:\nAn overpack shall be ... labeled, as required for packages by Chapter 5.2, for each item of\ndangerous goods contained in the overpack unless marking and labeling representative\nof all dangerous goods in the overpack are visible.\n' 49 CFR §172.401(a) states that a package may not bear a label required by the PHMSA regulations unless: 1) The package\ncontains a material that is a hazardous material; and 2) The label represents a hazard of the hazardous material in the package.\nAs was established in Section 11, the subject Al-Braze flux and Stay-Clean flux are \"hazardous materials.\" As such, any\nlabeling that may be placed on the packages or overpacks, including the shrink-wrapped pallet, said labeling being excepted\nby regulation, would not be in violation of 49 CFR §172.40l(a).\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 19>>>\n\nf f l l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\nThe controlling requirements for the labeling of hazardous materials in the United States are found in\nthe PHMSA regulations and not the UN Recommendations. As the subject packages and overpacks,\nincluding the shrink-wrapped pallet, are exempt from labeling under the PHMSA regulations, there is no\nlabeling requirement placed on the packages or shipping box overpacks if the overpack pallet is labeled\nin accordance with the UN Recommendations.\nTo summarize, if the shrink-wrapped overpack is labeled in accordance with the UN Requirements, the\npackaging and shipping boxes of the limited quantities of the subject goods are still exempt from\nlabeling by regulation for the reasons reviewed supra.\n111. Conclusion\nBased upon our understanding of the PHMSA requirements and a plain reading of the corresponding\nregulations, our position for each point is as follows:\n1) What labeling, if any, of the packagings and shipping boxes is required under the PHMSA\nregulations?\nFor reasons reviewed supra, the jars of Al-Braze powdered flux and bottles of Stay-Clean\nliquid flux are exempt from the labeling requirements of Section 172 of the Department\nof Transportation regulations.\nFor reasons reviewed supra, the overpack boxes of the Al-Braze powdered flux and the\noverpack boxes of the Stay-Clean liquid flux are exempt from the labeling requirements\nof Section 172 of the Department of Transportation regulations.\n2) What labeling, if any, is required for the shrink-wrapped pallet?\nFor reasons reviewed supra, the overpack shrink-wrapped pallet containing the boxes of\nthe Al-Braze powdered flux and the overpack boxes of the Stay-Clean liquid flux is\nexempt from the labeling requirements of Section 172 of the Department of\nTransportation regulations.\nThe Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 20>>>\n\nf f l l ( H A E 1\n( A P U Z Z I\nT R A D E L A W\n3) If the pallet is labeled, what labeling requirements, if any, are then placed on the packages and\noverpack shipping boxes as a result of said pallet labeling?\nFor reasons reviewed supra, the jars of Al-Braze powdered flux and bottles of Stay-Clean\nliquid flux and the overpack boxes containing the same remain exempt from the labeling\nrequirements of the Department of Transportation regulations even when the overpack\nshrink-wrapped pallet is labeled, for example, in accordance with the UN\nRecommendations.\nPlease contact us should you have any questions or require any additional information.\nThank you for your cooperation and assistance with the expedited response to this request.\n.Very sincerely,\nHg%/.: Michael A. Capuzzi, sq.\nCounsel for Tacna International\nAttachments\nThe Law Oflices of Michael A. Capuzzi\n6314 North Wyndwood Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014\nTel: 815-479-5260 Fax: 815-479-1904\n\n<<<PAGE 21>>>\n\nAL-BRAZE 1070\nA superior brazing alloy for the joining of aluminum to aluminum. Al-Braze is free-flowing with unequaled capillary attraction, ductility and\npenetration. Not recommended for brazing Aluminum directly to non-Aluminum alloys as the joint may be brittle.\nProcedre: . .\nClean the braze area Remove all plating or anodized finish Heat the wire and dip into dry flux for extra coverage Mix powdered flux with water to form a paste Use a reducing flame Keep torch in constant motion\nMelt the alloy with the heat from the work piece not with the torch Features:\nTensile strength - Up to 35,000 PSI\nSolidus - 1070°F 1577%\nLiquidus - 1080°F 1 58Z°C\nExcellent corrosion resistance\nSpecific gravity - 2.66\nUSA WE lll\nAt-Braze 1070 88% At 1070a F 1080' F Superior bming alloy for joining\nAluminum 12% Si 5~ c 582' c aluminum to aluminum. Excellent\nBrazing Kit capillarl( atbarn. 1070K ALERAZE 1070 KIT\naluminum alloy with non-corrosive flux inside the wire; no external flux is required with this praduct. Designed forth\n, air conditioners, aluminum alloy condensers and other applications. Very good fluidity with good capillary attractio\necessary. Better than tin-zinc and aluminum silicon alloys for aluminum coil repair.\nMelts at 824°F 1 440%\naluminum torch alloy which is able to produce either th ded for brazing aluminum directly to non-aluminum alloys.\nCORAL is a tubular aluminum calibrated, assuring versatile control.\nead forming characteristics. Aluminum to aluminum: Not\nthe flux to the filler material is precisely\nbe applied out-of-position with absolute\nClean the braze area\nRemove all plating or anodized finish Leave agap of 1/16\" to 118\" Bevel 60\" to 70\" for butt joints or it is not necessary to melt the base Use a carburizing flame Solidus - 1 0 5 5 ~ ~ I 5 a 0 c\nLiquidus - 11 55°F I 623OC\nGoud color match (will\nGwd corrosion resistance\nCan be applied out-of-position\nresidue with warm water\nthe md alter use to seal in flux\nThe H a r r i s Products Group 1.800.733.4043 w w w . h a r r i s p r o d u c t s g r o u p . c o m\n\n<<<PAGE 22>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nPmpmd to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Candan WHMlS Standards .This Material Safely Data Sheet is offered pursuant to OSHA's Ha&\nCommunication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Other government regulations must be reviewed for applicability to Mese products.\nWARNING: PRODUCT COMPONENTS PRESENT HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA\nSHEET (M.S.DS.). ALSO, FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER'S SAFETY PRACTICES. This product m y contain Chromium andlor Nickel which am llsted\nby OSH4 NTP, or IARC as being a carcinogen or potential carcinogen. Use of thls product may expose you or othen to fumes and gases at Iewls\nexceeding those establkhed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial HygbnW (ACGIH) or the Occupational Safety and Health\nAdminkation (OSHA3 The information contained herein relates only to the specific produd If the pmdud is combined with other materials, all\ncomponent prope~es must be considered. BE SURE TO CONSULT THE LATEST VERSION OF THE MSDS. MATERIALSAFETY DATA SHEETS ARE\nAVAlLABLE FROM HARRIS Products Group. salesinfo@iianis.m 51 3-754-2000 WWW. h a r r i ~ ~ r ~ d ~ ~ t S a r ~ ~ D . ~ ~ m\nSTATEMENT OF LIABILITY-DISCLAIMER\nTo the best of the Harris Roducb Group knowledge, the information and recommendations contained in this publication are reliable and accurate as ofthe\ndate prepared. However, accuracy, suitability, or completeness are not guaranteed. and no warranty, guarantee, or representation, expre& or implied,\nis made by Harris Products Group as to the absolute corredness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this and other publications; Harris\nProducts Group assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this and\nother publications, or that other or additional measures may not be required under palticular or exceptional conditions or urcumstances . Data may be\nchanged from time to time.\nPART I What is the material and what do I need to know in an emergency?\nI. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION\nTRADE NAME (AS LABELED):\nCHEMICAL NAMUCLASS:\nSYNONYMS:\nPRODUCT USE:\nDOCUMENT NUMBER:\nSUPPLIERIMANUFACTURER'S NAME:\nADDRESS:\nEMERGENCY PHONE:\nBUSINESS PHONE:\nDATE OF PREPARATION:\nHARRIS 10, AL-BRAZE 1070, AL-BRAZE EC FLUX\nAlkali Metal Halide Powder\nALUMINUM Brazing and Welding Flux\nMetal-Working Operations\n01 33\nHARRIS PRODUCTS GROUP\n4501 Quality Place, Mason, Ohio 45040\nCHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300\n1 -5 1 3-754-2000\nJuly 12,2007\n2. COMPOSITION and INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\nCHEMICAL NAME I ms# I %wk\nI3\nACGlH\nnv I STEL I PEL\nXURE LIMITS IN AIR J\nOTHER I\nAlkali Metal Chlorides:\nLithium Chloride\nPotassium Chloride\nSodium Chloride\n75-90\n7447-41 8\n744747\n7647-1 4-5\nLithium Fluoride\n778424-4\n415\n2.5, :(Not N: 2:.\n\"1 NlOSH REL: 2.5\nClassifiable\nas a Human\nI ( DFG k4K: 2.5 rota1\nCarcinogen)\nrespirable dust fraction)\n(exposure llmi are for\nZinc Chloride fume)\n2(vacated 50 NlOSH REL:\nI989PEL) ( STEL W A = i = 2\nCarcinogen: EPA-D I\nALUMINUM FLUXES EFFECTIVE DATE: June 19,2003\nPAGE 1 OF 8","truncated":true,"body_characters":102939}