{"operation":"document","citation":"09-0045","title":"DuPont Sourcing & Logistics — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2009-03-17","effective_on":null,"summary":"09-0045 response to DuPont Sourcing & Logistics concerning 171.22, 171.25.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0045.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0045.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0045","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2009/090045.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials\nSafety Administration\n1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.\nWash~ngton, D.C. 20590\nMr. Thomas Reese\nDuPont Sourcing & Logistics\nDistribution Safety & Security Team\n4417 Lancaster Pike, Barley Mill Plaza 2212226\nWilmington, DE 19805\nRef. No. 09-0045\nDear Mr. Reese:\nThis responds to your February 24,2009 email requesting clarification of international\nregulations authorized for use under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 17 1 - 180). Specifically, you ask for clarification of whether a portable tank,\ncontaining a Division 2.2 fire extinguishing agent, past the due date for periodic\ninspection or testing may be transported in accordance with the International Maritime\nDangerous Goods (IMDG) Code back to the United States to be emptied and retested.\nIn a follow-up telephone discussion with a member of my staff, you stated that each\nportable tank is actually emptied, with_ approximately 3% of the contents remaining in\neach tank, and that the tanks are to be shipped back to the United States for periodic\ntesting. You ask whether your company must comply with both additional conditions\nspecified in 6.7.3.15.6 of the IMDG Code to be allowed to transport the portable tanks\npast the retest date if your company is unable to comply with the general allowance that\npermits transportation of portable tanks that are not more than three months past their\nretest dates.\nThe answer is no, you do not need to meet both of the additional conditions specified in\n6.7.3.15.6 of the IMDG Code when transporting a portable tank that has passed its retest\ndate. A portable tank filled prior to its retest date may be transported for a period of not\nmore than three months beyond the retest date. Along with the general allowance,\n6.7.3.15.6 provides for two additional options. A portable tank may be transported past\nits retest date after emptying but before cleaning, for purposes of performing the next\nrequired inspection or test (see 6.7.3.15.6.1). Further, a portable tank may be transported\nfor a period of not more than six months beyond its retest date to allow the return of\nhazardous materials for disposal or recycling (see 6.7.3.15.6.2). Thus, your company's\nemptied portable tanks may be transported past their retest dates in accordance with\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n6.7.3.15.6.1 of the IMDG Code in order to perform the next required inspection or test.\nFinally, as authorized by $9 171.22 and 171.25 of the HMR, these portable tanks may be\ntransported to the United States in accordance with the IMDG Code.\nI hope this information is helpful. If you have fwther questions, please do not hesitate to\ncontact this office.\nSincerely, pd\nharles E. ~ k t t s\nhief, Standards Development S of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nBer krn devrv, page 1 of2\nDrakeford, Carolyn <PHMSA>\n_ IXX \" XI^IIXXIqw --- a*~w-- --* -- ---*-*- - v I-%\nFrom: Betts, Charles <PHMSA>\nSent: Tuesday, February 24,2009 1 :55 PM 09-00 4\nTo: Drakeford, Carolyn <PHMSA>\nCc: Kelley, Shane <PHMSA>; Gorsky, Susan <PHMSA>; Pfund, Duane <PHMSA>\nSubject: FW: IMDG Code 6.7.3.15.6\nImportance: High\nAttachments: FE-227 MSDS.pdf; FE-227 Technical Bulletin.pdf; CCRU537029 5-21062005.pdf;\nCCRU537218-5-01082005. pdf; ~ ~ ~ ~ 5 3 7 2 5 7 _ 5 _ 1 2 0 7 2 0 0 5 . ~ d f\nFrom: Thomas C Reese [mailto:Thomas.C.Reese-l@USA.dupont.com]\nSent: Tue 2/24/2009 9:38 AM\nTo: Kelley, Shane <PHMSA>\nSubject: IPIDG Code 6.7.3.15.6\nTo: Shane Kelley - DOT Washington, DC\nGood morning Shane. I support DuPont's FluoroChemicals Business which is located in Wilmington, DE. The\nbusiness requested me to ask the DOT to send DuPont a letter indicating our three out of test portable tanks\ncontaining residual DuPont FE-227, and currently located in India, are allowed to be shipped back to the United\nStates to be emptied and retested in accordance with section 6.7.3.15.6 of the IMDG Code. We also request the\nletter include a brief paragraph indicating the DOT'S interpretation of the word \"and\" which appears between\n6.7.3.15.6.1 and 6.7.3.15.6.2. Previous communications from the DOT stated the word \"and is intended to mean\n\"or\", such that the two conditions are separate and not tied together.\nWe are asking the DOT to provide this letter because we have not been able to locate a facility in lndia to empty\nthe tanks, clean them or retest them. Based on experience working with the ocean carriers operating out of India,\nwe are confident they will refuse a shipment of any out of test tanks containing the residue of a dangerous good\nwithout a letter from the U.S. DOT. Lastly, our personnel located in lndia have tried contacting the Directorate\nGeneral of Shipping in lndia to request a variance or a competent authority approval allowing the out of test tanks\nto be shipped. They have not had any success.\nThe following information regarding DuPont FE-227 and the three tanks is provided.\nProduct lnformation\nThe product in the portable tanks is CIupontTM FE-2271M Fire Extinguishing Agent.\nDG Transport Information\nProper Shipping Name :\nHazard Class :\nI.D. No. :\nHeptafluoropropane\n2 . 2\nUN 3 2 9 6\nPortable Tank lnformation\nEach tank contains 500-600 kilograms (1 102-1322 pounds) FE-227\nMy address is noted below. If you have any questions, please call me on (302) 992-3483.\nAny assistance you can provide to help us resolve this issue quickly is greatly appreciated.\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nPage 2 of 2\nHave a great day. TomReese\nHazMat Regulatory Compliance Consultant\nDuPont Sourcing & Logistics\nDistribution Safety & Security Team\n441 7 Lancaster Pike\nBarley Mill Plaza 2212226\nWilmington, DE 19805\nPhone: (302) 992-3483 (Ducom 9923483)\nFAX: 1-302-355-2891 (This not a Ducorn number)\nInternet: Thomas.C.Reese-1 @usa.dupont.com\nHours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM\nThis communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains\ninformation that may be Privileged, confidential or copyrighted under\napplicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby\nformally notified that any use, copying or distribution of this e-mail,\nin whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender by\nreturn e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly\nand conspicuously designated as \"E-Contract Intended\", this e-mail does\nnot constitute a contract offer, a contract amendment, or an acceptance\nof a contract offer. This e-mail does not constitute a consent to the\nuse of sender's contact information for direct marketing purposes or for\ntransfers of data to third parties.\nFrancais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugues Japanese Chinese Korean\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nThe MSDS format adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements\nof the United States and may not meet regulatory requirements\nin other countries.\nDuPon t\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\nPage 1\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nFE-227\n6160FR Revised 5-JUN-2006\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nCHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nMaterial Identification\nFE-227 is a registered trademark of DuPont.\nCAS Number : 431-89-0\nFormula : CF3 CHF CF3\nMolecular Weight : 170.03\nCAS Name : Propane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoro-\nTradenames and Synonyms\n2-Hydroperfluoropropane\nPropane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoro-\nHFC-227ea\n2-Hydroheptafluoropropane\nHeptafluoropropane\n2-H-heptafluoropropane\n1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane\nCompany Identification\nMANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR\nDuPont Fluoroproducts\n1007 Market Street\nWilmington, DE 19898\nPHONE NUMBERS\nProduct Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.\n302-774-1000)\nTransport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.\n703-527-3887)\nMedical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.\n302-774-1000)\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nCOMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nComponent a\nMaterial\n1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nDuPont\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nHAZARDS IDENTIFICATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n# Potential Health Effects\nBased on animal data, exposure to HFC-227ea by inhalation\nmay cause suffocation, if air is displaced by vapors, and\nirregular heart beat with a strange sensation in the chest,\n\"heart thumping,\" apprehension, lightheadedness, feeling of\nfainting, dizziness, weakness, sometimes progressing to loss\nof consciousness and death.\nHFC-227ea may cause frostbite if liquid or escaping vapor\ncontacts the skin.\nHFC-227ea may cause \"frostbite-likew effects if the liquid\nor escaping vapors contact the eyes.\nIn one study, human volunteers were selected to inhale\nHFC-227ea at a concentration of 6000 ppm but the study was\nterminated due to a rise in pulse rate that was believed to\nbe unrelated to the chemical. In a subsequent study with\nhuman volunteers inhaling concentrations up to B O O 0 ppm no\nclinically significant effects were observed for any of the\nmeasured laboratory parameters.\nIndividuals with preexisting diseases of the cardiovascular\nsystem or nervous system may have increased susceptibility\nfrom excessive exposures.\nPage 2\nCarcinogenicity Information\nNone of the components present in this material at concentrations\nequal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH\nas a carcinogen.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nFIRST AID MEASURES\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nFirst Aid\nINHALATION\nIf inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing,\ngive artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give\noxygen. Call a physician.\nSKIN CONTACT\nTreat for frostbite if necessary by gently warming affected area.\nEYE CONTACT\nIn case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water\nfor at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nDuPont\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\n(FIRST AID MEASURES - Continued)\nPage 3\nINGESTION\nIngestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nFIRE FIGHTING MEASURES\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nFlammable Properties\n1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane is not flammable, however\nin the presence of a flame or ignition source it may\ndecompose to form toxic hydrogen fluoride or carbonyl\nfluoride.\nExtinguishing Media\nUse media appropriate for surrounding material.\nFire Fighting Instructions\nSelf-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required if\ncylinders rupture or release under fire conditions.\nKeep cylinders cool with water spray applied from a safe\ndistance.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nSafeguards (Personnel)\nNOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)\nsections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate\nPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.\nEvacuate personnel, thoroughly ventilate area, use self-contained\nbreathing apparatus. Keep upwind of leak - evacuate until gas has\ndispersed.\nInitial Containment\nUse forced ventilation to disperse vapors.\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nDuPon t\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\nPage 4\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nHANDLING AND STORAGE\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nHandling (Personnel)\nDo not breathe gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.\nWash thoroughly after handling. Wash clothing after use.\nStorage\nStore in a well ventilated place. Store in a cool, dry place.\nKeep container tightly closed.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nEXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nEngineering Controls\nUse only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed.\nPersonal Protective Equipment\nWear safety glasses or coverall chemical splash goggles.\nRESPIRATORS\nWear NIOSH approved respiratory protection, as appropriate.\nPROTECTIVE CLOTHING\nWhere there is potential for skin contact have available and wear\nas appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants, and jacket.\nExposure Guidelines\nExposure Limits\nFE-227\nAEL * (DuPont) : 1000 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA\n* AEL is DuPont's Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally\nimposed occupational exposure limits which are lower than the AEL\nare in effect, such limits shall take precedence.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nPHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nPhysical Data\nBoiling Point Melting Point Vapor Pressure Liquid Density Critical temperature Critical pressure : -16.4 C (2.5 F)\n: -131 C (-204 F)\n: 65.7 psia O 25 C (77 F) (453.3 kPa)\n: 1.386 g/cm3 O 25 C (77 F) (86.53 lb/ft3)\n: 101.6 C (214.9 F)\n: 424.7 psia (2930 kPa)\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nDuPont\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\n(PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - Continued)\nOdor\nForm\n: None.\n: Liquified Gas\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nSTABILITY AND REACTIVITY\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nChemical Stability\nStable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.\nAvoid sources of heat or open flame.\nIncompatibility with Other Materials\nIncompatible with strong reducing agents such as alkali\nmetals (e.g., sodium, potassium), alkali-earth metals (e.g.,\nmagnesium, calcium), and powdered aluminum or zinc.\nDecomposition\nDecomposes by reaction with high temperature (open flames,\nglowing metal surfaces, etc.) forming hydrofluoric acid,\ncarbonyl fluorides, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.\nPolymerization\nPolymerization will not occur.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\n# Animal Data\nPage 5\nInhalation 4 hour LC50: > 788,698 pprn in rats\nRepeated exposure of rats by inhalation for 4 weeks at\nconcentrations up to 50,000 pprn revealed no toxicologically\nsignificant6 effects. The NOEL for this study was 50,000\nppm. A 90-day inhalation study in rats did not find any\nexposure related effects at 105,000 ppm. The NOEL for this\nstudy was 105,000 ppm.\nCardiac sensitization, a potentially fatal disturbance of\nheart rhythm associated with a heightened sensitivity to the\naction of epinephrine, occurred in dogs at 105,000 ppm. The\nNOAEL for cardiac sensitization was 90,000 ppm. In a\ndifferent study to evaluate cardiac sensitization in dogs,\nconcentrations of 90,000, 105,000, and 140,000 pprn caused a\ndose-related increase in incidence and severity; at 90,000\npprn efffects were minimal or mild in nature.\nInhalation studies of HFC-227ea in rabbits and rats do not\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nDuPont\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\n(TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Continued)\nsuggest developmental toxicity at concentrations up to\n105,000 ppm. Tests have shown that HFC-227ea does not cause\ngenetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures.\nTests in animals for carcinogenicity or reproductive\ntoxicity have not been conducted.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nDISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nWaste Disposal\nTreatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in\naccordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local\nregulations. Incinerate material in accordance with Federal,\nState/Provincial and Local requirements.\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nTRANSPORTATION INFORMATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nShipping Information\nDOT\nProper Shipping Name : Heptafluoropropane\nHazard Class : 2.2\nI .D. No. (UN/NA) : UN 3296\nDOT Label (s) : Nonflammable Gas\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nREGULATORY INFORMATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nU.S. Federal Regulations\nTSCA Inventory Status : Listed.\nTITLE I11 HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312\nAcute : Yes\nChronic : No\nFire : No\nReactivity : No\nPressure : No\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nOTHER INFORMATION\n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nNFPA, NPCA-HMIS\nNFPA Rating\nHealth\nFlammability\nReactivity\nNPCA-HMIS Rating\nHealth\nPage 6\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nDuPon t\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\n(Continued)\nPage 7\nFlammability\nReactivity\nPersonal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use\nconditions.\nThe data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the\nspecific material designated herein and does not relate to use in\ncombination with any other material or in any process.\nResponsibility for MSDS : MSDS Coordinator\n> : DuPont Fluoroproducts\nAddress : Wilmington, DE 19898\nTelephone : (800) 441-7515\n# Indicates updated section.\nThis information is based upon technical information believed to be\nreliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and\nexperience is gained.\nEnd of MSDS\nPrint Date: 8 - 13 - 2006\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nTechnical Information\nDescription\nEver since Halon 1301 was targeted as a serious ozone-\ndepleting substance, DuPont has been instrumental in\ndeveloping and manufactur~ng non-ozone-depleting replace-\nment agents. The most recent addition to DuPont's full line\nof Halon replacements is FE-227TM, or heptafluoropropane\n(HFC-227ea), which is the world's most widely used in-kind\nreplacement for Halon 1301 in total flooding applications.\nFE-227TM effectively prevents or extinguishes all major\nclasses of fires and is safe, clean, and electrically nonconduc-\ntive. Its boiling point is -16.45'C (2.4\"F) making it useful for\ntotal flooding of enclosures at normal ambient temperatures.\nFE-227TM as a fire extinguishing composition is disclosed\nin U.S. Patent 5,084,190 which is assigned to DuPont. In\naddition, DuPont has a license to U.S. patent 5,124,053\nwhich covers a method for extinguishing a fire.\nPerformance\nThe extinguishing concentration of FE-227TM on heptane fuel\nis 6.7% by volume as determined by the cup burner test.\nAccording to the 2000 edition of National Fire Protection\nAssociation (NFPA) standard 2001, the minimum design con-\ncentration for Class B fires shall be 1.3 times the cup burner\nvalue. For Class A fuels the minimum design concentration\nis 1.2 times the extinguishing concentration for wood and\npolymeric materials as tested according to UL 2166, Standard\nfor Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units.\nIn comparison to Halon 1301, FE-227TM is a less efficient\nextinguishing agent, but this is not unexpected given the\nabsence of bromine in the molecule. (It is bromine that made\nthe Halon compounds extremely effective fire extinguishants,\nbut also made them potent ozone depleters.) To overcome\nthe lack of bromine, about two times as much FE-227TM must\nbe used to achieve suppression under equivalent conditions.\nThis presents no problem in designing and installing new sys-\ntems, but makes it unlikely that existing Halon 1301 systems\ncould simply be refilled with an equal quantity of FE-227TM\nand achieve the same level of performance. Nevertheless,\nFE-227TM is expected to replace the majority of uses for\nHalon 1301.\nApplications\nFE-227TM has its greatest benefit when used as a total flood-\ning agent to protect high-value critical equipment requiring a\nclean (leaves no residue), electrically nonconductive gaseous\nagent that is safe for people in the event of exposure. These\napplications typically exist in telecommunication facilities,\ncomputer rooms, process control centers and other electro-\nmechanical equipment rooms.\nA comparison of some properties of FE-227TM to Halon 1301\nis in Table 1.\nThe mlmcles of science-\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nTable 1 Toxicity\nProperties Comparison Halon 1301 to FE-2271M\nFE-2271M has very low acute toxicity by inhalation. As with\nmany other halocarbons and hydrocarbons, FE-2271M produc-\nHalon 1301 FE-2271M es a cardiac sensitization response in experimental screening\nstud~es. Thls cardiac sensitization response is observed in\nChemical Formula CF3Br CF3CHFCF3 dogs at approximately 105.000 ppm (10.5% LOAEL), but not\nOzone-Depletion Potential 10 0 at 90,000 ppm (9.0% NOAEL). In 1999, further research\nMolecular Weight 148.9 170.03 using an EPA-approved, physiologically-based pharmaco-\nkinetic (PBPK) model demonstrated that human exposure\nBoiling Point, \"C (OF) -57.7 (-72.0) -16.45 (2.3) to FE-227TM for up to 5 minutes at concentrations of up to\nCritical Temperature, OC (OF) 67.0 (1 52.6) 101.7 (215) 10.5% v/v would not produce a blood level of FE-2271M as-\nLiquid Density at 77\"F, Ib/ft3 96.01 86.53 sociated with cardiac sensitization. As with all HFC agents\nVapor Pressure at 77OF, psia 234.8 66.0 used as fire suppressants, human exposure to concentrations\nabove the NOAEL is limited to 5 minutes in duration.\nHeat of Vaporization at\nBoiling Point, Btullb 35.5 56.7 No other adverse effects were observed in rats exposed by\nExtingu~shing Concentration, inhalation at concentrations of up to 105,000 ppm for up to\nHeptane, Cup Burner, vol% 3.5 6.7 90 days.\nAcute Toxicity, ALC or 400,000- 2788,000 FE-2271M is not mutagenic.\nLC,, Rats; 4 hr-ppm 800,000*\n'Estimated values Environmental\nFE-2271M or heptafluoropropane (CFJHFCF,) is environmen-\ntally acceptable with an ozone-depletion potential (ODP) of\nzero, a global warming potential of 2,900, based on a 100-yr\nhorizon relative to CO,, and an atmospheric lifetime of 36.5\nyears.\nFigure 1. Saturated Vapor Pressure of DuPontTM FE-Z27TM\nTemperature, 'C\n-23 -12 -1 10 21 32 43 54 66 77 88 99\n450 31 03\n400 2758\n350 241 3\nm .- m\n* P\na 300 2068\n$ $\na 2\n* 250 1724\nE\nP P\n0 0\n200 - 1379 s -\n51 51\n$ 150 1034 2\n100 689\n50 345\n0 0\n-1 0 10 30 50 7 0 90 110 130 150 170 190 210\nTemperature, \"F\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nIn 1994 the EPA rated HFC-227ea as acceptable for use as a\ntotal flooding agent in occupied spaces under their Significant\nNew Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.\nAvailability\nFE-227TM is available from DuPont in 150-pound cylinders,\n1,200-pound containers and either 37,000-pound tank trailers\nor IS0 containers depending upon location. Regional stocks\nof FE-227TM are maintained globally in accordance with local\ndemand.\nMaterials Compatibility\nSelected elastomers were immersed in a liquidlvapor mixture\nof FE-227TM for two weeks at room temperature (23'C\n[74\"F]). Eight of the nine common elastomers exhibited\nnegligible swelling, weight gain, or hardness change after\nexposure. This is shown in Table 2.\nPlastics were evaluated in the same manner as the elasto-\nmers. Six of the plastics showed negligible effect (weight gain\nand surface condition). Results are summarized in Table 3.\nMost of the common metals such as steel, cast iron, brass,\ncopper, tin, lead, and aluminum can be used in contact with\nFE-227TM under normal conditions. Vessels storing FE-227TM\nshould be free of moisture.\nSpecifications\nFE-227TM is of high organic purity and essentially residue-\nfree, meeting the following quality specifications:\nPurity, % by weight, minimum 99.0\nMoisture, ppm by weight, maximum 10\nAcidity, ppm by weight,\nexpressed as HCI, maximum\nResidue, % by volume, maximum 0.03\nTable 2\nElastomer Compatibility\nLinear swell, Weight Gain, Hardness Change,\nElastomer % YO units\nButyl\nNordel\" EPDM\nNeoprene W\nNBR\nHypalone CSM\nVitone A\nEpichlorohydrin homopolymer\nFA polysulfide\nHvtreP TPE\nTable 3\nPlastic Compatibility\nWeight Gain, Surface\nPlastic % Condition\nHigh-density polyethylene (HDPE) 0.1 1 No Change\nPolystyrene (PSI -0.03 No Change\nPolypropylene (PP) 0.06 No Change\nAcrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) -0.03 No Change\nPolycarbonate (PC) -0.10 No Change\nPolymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) i t\nNylon -0.1 7 No Change\nTeflona PTFE 5.23 No Change\n\"Partly dissolved, deformed, and destroyed\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nFor further information regarding DuPont Fire Extinguishing Agents, contact:\nAmericas Asia\nDuPont Fluoroproducts\nChestnut Run Plaza 7 0 2 - 1 2 7 4 E\nP.O. Box 8 0 7 0 2\nWilmington, DE 1 9 8 8 0\nTel: ( 8 0 0 ) 4 7 3 - 7 7 9 0\nDuPont Taiwan, Limited\n13F, Hung Kuo Building\n167 Tun Hwa North Road\nTaipei, Taiwan 1 0 5\nROC\nTel: 8 8 6 - 2 - 2 5 1 44488\nEurope\nDuPont de Nemours International S.A.\n2, Chemin du Pavilion\nCH-1218 Le Grand-Saconnex\nGeneva, Switzerland\nTel: 4 1 - 2 2 - 7 1 7 - 5 3 7 6\nCopyright O2006 DuPont or ~ t s affiliates. All rights reserved.'rhe DuPont Oval Logo, DuPontN, The miracles of science\",\nNordel\", Hypalonm, V~ton\", Hytrelp, Teflon\" and FETM, are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and\nCompany or its affil~ates.\nNO PART OFTHIS MATERIAL MAY BE REPRODUCED, STORED I N A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY\nANY MEANS ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR OTHERWISE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF DUPONT.\nThe information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believesto be reliable.\nIt is intended for use by persons havingtechnical skill, attheir own discretion and risk. The handling precaution information\ncontained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves thattheir particular conditions of\nuse present no health or safety hazards. Because conditions of product use are outside our control, w e make no warranties,\nexpress or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use ofthis information. As with any material, evaluation of\nany compound under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate\nunder or a recommendation t o infringe any patents.\n(1 1/06) RWJ96 Prlnted In U.S.A\n[Replaces. H-88819-21\nReorder No. H-88819-3 The mlmcles of sctence-\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\nOffice - Houston\nTank Container Periodic lnspection Report\nControl No 20051283\nDate 21 June2005\nThis certifies that the undernoted tank container has been reinspected in accordance with the regulations indicated.\nNote: RIDIADR Certification will be supplied upon request.\nScope: 2% Year lnspection 5 Year lnspection\nPlace of Inspection: Boasso, Houston\nOwner's Serial Number\nOwner: Eurotainer\nCCRU 537029-6\nManufacturer: CKT Rootselaar\nManufacturer's Serial Number 18339 154129\nApplicable Regulations:\nX CSC F BC 736 89 I .......................................... \" .....................\nIxl M O .... 5 ............................................................................................................................ 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I UN ...................................................................................................... \" ....................................................\n1 Pressure Relief valves1 lS' f d\nFull Flow Rate 480 m3/min 480 m31min\n18.5 bar 18.5 bar\nVacuum Seltin\nI lns~ections Performed N/A I In Order 1 Comments 1\nInternal Inspection i j X\n!\nExternal lns~ection I X !\nHydraulic Test 1 1 X I\nPressure: 1 ) 29.7 bar 1\nLeak Test i I x i\ni\nPressure: i ( 6.9 bar 1\nFittings Inspection 1 x !\nFrame lnsoection I i X I\nI Decals lns~ection 1 ' X i I I\n( Steam Coils Test I I I I\nPressure: I\nComments: I\nI Passed inspection\nStamping: I\nMain Data Plate: 06 05 LR\nI csc plate: 12 07\n--\nGold cert 112005\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\nLovd's\nOffice\nHouston\nTank Container Periodic Inspection Report\nregister\nControl No\n20051563\nDate\n. 1 Augus: 2005\nThis certifies that the undernotod tank container has been reinspected in accordance with the regulations indicated.\nNote: RIDIADR Certification will be supplied upon request.\nScope:\n2¼ Year Inspoction\nX 6 Year Inspection\nPlace of Inspection: STS, Houston\nOwner's Serial Number\nOwner:\nEurotainer\nCCRU 537218-0\nManufacturer:\nCKT Rootselaar\nManufacturer's Serial Number\n1703 18 19113\nAppilcable Regulations:\nCSC\nF BC 736 89\nUS-DOT _51\nIMO\n6\nAAR 800\nRID/ADR\n_F 3757\nTC Impact\nBAM\nUIC\n87.\nTIR\nNL 5 723 93\nUN\nTank Information\nToro Weight:\nMax. Gross Weighl:\n3D 460\nCapacity:\n8 430\nKg\nInspaction Dates\nDosign Tomp:\n16 800\nkg...\nThis Inspection:\nLast Hydro Test:\nInitlel Hyciro Test:\nO6 03\n09.93\nWitness:\nNext Inspeciion Due:\n02 08\n08 05\nWitness:\nBV\nMAWP\nTest Pressure:\n55\n*C\nil.\nWitness:\nLR\nLR\n40\nBottom Discharge:\nTop Discharge:\n18.46\nbar\nbar\nInternal Inspection\ninspections Performed\nN/A\nIn Order\nComments\nFusiblo link:\n+ no. of closuros in serios:\n3\nHydraulic Test\nExternat Inspection\nLeak Test\nPressure:\nSholl Matorial:\n40 bar\nShall Thickness:\nHoads Thickness:\nHoads Materint:\n19.11\n....mm\nPressure:\nWidth:\nHeight:\n17.89\n_mm\nFitings Inspection\n6.0 bar\nFrame dimensions: Lenelh:\n2D:\n8'\nFrame Inspection\nDocals Inspection\nPressure Relief Valves\npor\nzie\nStoam Colls Test\nProssure:\nManufacture/Type\nSerial Numbor\nMT\nFull Flow Rate\n941\nMT.\n104\nComments:\nVacuum Selling\nOperating Pressure\n18.46 bar\nBursting Disc\nN\nN\n18.45 bar\nN\nN\nEarly 5 year test as directed by owner: Passed Inspection\nSurveyor\nStamping:\nM. Stevenson\nData Plate:\n08 05 LR\nSC Plato:\n02 0B\nGold cer 1/2005\n\n<<<PAGE 18>>>\n\nOffice Houston\nTank Container Periodic lnspection Report\nControl No 20051441\nDate 12 July 2005\nThis certifies that the undernoted tank container has been reinspected in accordance with the regulations indicated.\nNote: RlDlADR Certification will be supplied upon request.\nScope: 2% Year lnspection 5 Year lnspection\nPlace of Inspection: STS, Houston\nOwner: Eurotainer\nManufacturer: CKT Tankbouw Rootselaar\n-\nOwner's Serial Number\nCCRU 537257-6\nManufacturer's Serial Number 1703 5719195\nApplicable Regulations:\nIxl csc -..E.B!!.?.3s.ss ........................................................................................\nEl IMO .... 5 .... - ................. - - ................................................................................................. 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UIC --.-------.----- 87 -..-. -- ---------..------------------.--\nIxl TIR _..NL5.723..?3 ......................................................................................... 0 UN ............................................................................................................................................................\nWitness:\n07 05 Witness: LR\nlns~ections Performed / N/A In Order 1 Comments\nInternal Inspection ; / X i\nExternal Inspection i j I\nX !\nHydraulic Test 1\ni\ni x I\nPressure: 1 40 bar I\nLeak Test 1\ni I x I\nPressure: j , 1 6.9 bar I\nFittings lnspection 1 1 x 1\nFrame Inspection 1 I X\nDecals lnspection ,\nj j X !\nSteam Coils Test\nX\nPressure:\nI Pressure Relief Valves 1 lst Pd\nManufacturerrrype 1 Gimej 1 Gimeg\nSerial Number 1 699 1 692\nFull Flow Rate I\nOperating Pressure 1 18.45 bar 18.45 bar Hydro test early as directed by owner due to welding of barrels; Passed\nVacuum Setting 1 N N inspection\nBursting Disc 1 N , N\nI surveyor I\nMain Data Plate: 07 05 LR\n01 08\nGold cert 112005","truncated":false,"body_characters":34580}