{"operation":"document","citation":"09-0086","title":"Ready Care Industries — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2009-05-05","effective_on":null,"summary":"09-0086 response to Ready Care Industries concerning 172.704, 173.150.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0086.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0086.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-09-0086","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2009/090086.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials\nSafety Administration\nMAY 5 2009\n1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E.\nWashington, D.C. 20590\nMr. Aaron Yarnell\nDistribution Center Manager\nReady Care Industries\n1 5845 E 32nd Avenue\nBuilding 2, Unit A\nAurora, CO 8001 1\nRef. No. 09-0086\nDear Mr. Yarnell:\nThis responds to your April 13,2009 request for clarification on requirements for\ntransporting small amounts of ethyl alcohol by highway or rail under the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 17 1-1 80). Specifically, you request clarification\nof requirements for ground shipments of consumer commodities that contain varying\namounts of ethyl alcohol.\nAccording to the three materials safety data sheets provided with your letter, the products at\nissue are hairsprays that contain ethyl alcohol, a Class 3 material. In accordance with\n$173.150 of the HMR, Class 3 materials may be shipped as limited quantities under the\nconditions specified in $ 173.150(b).\nBased on the information in your letter, it appears that your products may meet the definition\nof a consumer commodity. A consumer commodity is a material that is packaged and\ndistributed in a form intended or suitable for sale through retail sales agencies for\nconsumption by individuals for personal care or household use. A Class 3 material that\nmeets the definition for a consumer commodity may be renamed \"Consumer Commodity\"\nand shipped as an ORM-D material under the conditions specified in 173.150(c).\nIn addition to the sections highlighted above, you should refer to Part 172 of the HMR for\nadditional requirements that may apply to your shipments, including the shipping paper\nrequirements in Subpart C, marking requirements in Subpart D, labeling requirements in\nSubpart E, and emergency response information requirements in Subpart G. I must also\nremind you that hazmat employees must be trained in accordance with 172.704 and\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nmust be retrained at least every three years. See § 17 1.8 for the definitions for \"hazmat\nemployer\" and \"hazmat employee.\" The HMR are accessible through our web site at\nhttp://hazmat.dot.gov.\nI hope this answers your inquiry.\nSincerely,\nCharles E. Betts\nChief, Standards Development\nof Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nBob% e\nPage 1 of 1\nFrom: INFOCNTR <PHMSA>\nSent: Monday, April 13, 2009 4:14 PM\nTo: Drakeford, Carolyn <PHMSA>\nSubject: FW: Written Letter of Interpretation\nAttachments: #520494 - Hairspray - Organic pH (MAR).pdf; #550654 - Hairspray - Jaboncillo (WOR).DOC;\n#550664 - Hair Spray - Jaboncillo (VOC) (WOR).pdf\nCarolyn,\nThanks,\nRob\nThis gentleman would like a letter of interpretation on the attached issue.\nFrom: Aaron Yarnell [mailto:ayarnell@ReadyCare.com]\nSent: Monday, April 13, 2009 12:58 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR <PHIYSA>\nSubject: Written Letter of Interpretation\ncompleted via telephone by VL on 411 3 @ 1 120 left vm\nGood Morning,\n1 would like a Written Letter of Interpretation on any ground shipping requirements for the 3 attached MSDS\nsheets. Thank you\nAaron Yarnell\nDistribution Center Manager\nReady Care Industries\n15845 E 32nd Ave\nBuilding 2 Unit A\nAurora, CO 8001 1\ntel: 303-341 -71 71 x255 {ax: 303-341 -5558\ne-mail: ayarne!!.@r.ealy,;are.c_o.m\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nSAFETY DATA SHEET\nMariamra,Zaco*d\n11222 Y\" strwt\nQph, Nebraska 68137-1296\nNan-Emergency (402) 593-02 1 1\nEMERGmCY: tnf- (800) 4574280\nPRODUCT NAME: Super Star Organic pH Hainpray\nCHEMlCAL NAME: C o m e r Commodity\nCHEMICAL FORMULA: N/A\nJL t- SUMMARY OF HAZARDS\nWARNING! C- FLAMMABLE! Do not spray near open flame or while smoking Do m\nsmoke until hair is fully ~IY. Avoid spxaying in eyes. If eye cantad occurs, rime prompsly with\nplaty of water. Do not store a ~ t a a p e r ~ above 120' F. KEEP Om OF REACH OF\nCHaDERN- Use only as dire& kttentiod misuse by d&%w;itely concentrating and inhahg the\ncanrents can be harmful or M.\nIIL ARDOUS COMPONENTS\nN. AND PHYSICAL PROPERTES _ -\nBOILIPJG POINT: 78' C FLASHPOlNT: 18' C\nMELTING POENT; WA VOLATILES BY VOLUME:'^^%\nSOL. lZ+T WATER Corpgletely SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.860 - 0.864 @ 22' C\npH: N/A EVAPORAllON RATE: N/A\nAPEARANWODOR: Clear yellow liquid 4th a plaassnt bgmnce\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nH U U , ) L . L U W J Y:J?HM MHKIHNNH 1NL\nNU. 3 6 1 1 P. 11\nTOXICITY DATA\nCHEMICAL NAME LDSO L!a\nCOWACT: Can cause irritation Flush immediately with running water for at least 15 to 20\nminutes, sepamhg eyelids with fingers. If imitation persists, consult a pbsician\n-a: May cause drying of the skin. Wash with soap and water, rinse with water.\nRernove contaminated clothing and clean before reuse. If initation persists, consult a physician\nm: Inhalation of concenaated fumes can cause beadachq nausea, wheezing and\nshortness of breath, tremor and fatigue. Remove to fresh air, give artificial respiration if necessary.\nJNGESTION: Ms/ be harmful or f W if swallowed, Induce vomiting. Lfvictim is conscious, rinse\nd with water. Do not give an-g by mouth to an unconscious penon Get immediate\nmedical attention.\nCHROMC ]EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: Damage mey occur ro heart, kidneys and liver.\nEYE PROTECIION: Safety eyewear with spl&gmrds\nPROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant sloves\nRESPIRATORY PROTECITON: Air purifjing respirator, NIOSB approved\nVENTJLATION: SuEcient exhaust to keep concentration below 1000 ppm\nEXPLOSION HAZARD DATA\nFLASH POINT (MEIHOD USED): TCC\nlmm4MABK-E-s LOWER: UPPER:\nG MEDIA: Water, Carbon Diaxide, \"alcohoI-type ham\" or dry chemicals\nnGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear personal protective equipment apd self-contained\nbreathing apparatus when fighting fire. Use cool water spray .to cool equipment and to disperse\nvap'J=S-\nUNUSUAL FIRE AM) EXPLOSION WARDS: Alcohol flames may be &cult to see; the\nflames are vh.rual1y colorless. Combustion products include but not limited to Carbon Dioxide and\nCarbon Monoxide. Vqoizes easily at room temperamre. Vapors can wvel to an ignition source\nand Bash back Prevent build-up of vapors.\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\n9\nCTlWTY DATA\nSTABILllY: Stable under ordifiarv conditions of use and storage.\nINCOMPATBILTTY: Oxidizing materials can cause vigorous reaction\nHAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF COMPOSKlOIU: Carbon dioxide end carbon monoxide may form\nwhen heated ta decomposition.\nHAZARDOUS POL,YMERIZATION: Will not occur\nDS. OHMENTAL & DISPOSAL INFOIXMATKON\n&CI7[0N TO TAKE FOR SPIUSTtEAKS: Absorb spills with inert materid and place into a\nsepamte wask container.\nDISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal r e m o m .\nX. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING. STORAGE AND USAGE\nThis material is classified as a flammable liquid. Keep liquid and it's vapors away Born heat sparks\nand open flames. container.\nGround and bond together chipping container, tramfa line and receiving\nShip using all caution of a class I1B liquid flammable.\nxu r n R M A , r n N\nTHIS MATERIAL IS IN COMEUWCE W X H TEE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT.\nFor additional product safety or product use information, contact the product manager at address or\nphone number listed on page one.\nDISCLAIMER\nThe d o d o n in this MSDS was obtained &om cunent and reliile sources. H6Wever. the data is\nprovided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its comcmess or accuracy. Since\nthe conditions for use, handling, storage and disposal of this product are beydnd this company's\ncontrol, it is the users responsibility both to detmnine safk conditions fbr use of this product and to\nassume liability fir loss, injury, damage or expemse arising out of the produa's improper use. No\nwarranty, expressed or implied, r e ~ d n g the product described herein shall be mated by or inferred\n&om aatement or omission in this MSDS. Various government sgancies (ng. DOT, EPA and\nFDA) may have s p d c regulations cunceming the aansporfutiaq bandling, storage, use or &pawl\nof this product which may not be redacted in this MSDS. The user should review these regulations\nUJ euswe full compliance.\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet\nItem No 550654\n1. Product Information\nProduct Name: Entiere Jaboncillo Hair spray\nManufacturer's Name: World Club Supply Corp. Emergency Telephone No: 7 14-830-6440\nAddress: 262 1 2 Dimension Drive Ste 1 50 Information Telephone No: 714-830-6440\nLake Forest, Ca 92630 Dated Prepared: 12- 10-95\n2. Hazardous IngredientsIIdentity Information\nHazardous components (common name): Ethyl Alcohol\nOSHA PEL: NA\nACGIH TLV: NA\nOther: NA\n3. PhysicaVChemical Characteristics\nBoiling Point: 173-1 83F\nSpecific Gravity (H20=I): No Data\nVapor Pressure (mrn Hg): 45 @ 68°F\nMelting Point: No Data\nVapor Density (air=l): 1.5\nEvaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=l): 1.4\nSolubility in Water: Water Soluble\nAppearance and Odor: Clear, Colorless, Volatile odor\n4. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data\nFlash Point: 56* F (TCC)\nFlammable Limits: LWR 3.3 UPR 19.00\nLEL: NA\nUEL: NA\nExtinguishing Media: Water fog, \"Alcohol\" foam, Dry Chemical, or CO2\nSpecial Fire Fighting Procedures: Warning Flammable, clear area of unprotected personal. Do not\nenter confined space without full bunker gear. Cool exposed containers with water spray.\nUnusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Cool containers with water spray to limit vapor buildup and\nrupture.\n5. Reactivity Data\nStability: stable\nIncompatibility: Heat, Speaks, Flame, Strong Oxidizers\nHazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: CO2\nHazardous Polymerization: Will not occur\n6. Health Hazard Data\nHealth Hazard (acute and chronic)\nInhalation: Give two glasses of water if they are conscious, Call a Physician\n&: NA\nIngestion: All a Physician, Induce vomiting\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\noccurs, Carcinogenicity: NA\nSigns and Symptoms of Exposure: Drowsiness and Dizziness\nMedical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: No Data\nEmergency and First Aid Procedures: If victim is s child give no more than one glass of water and\n15cc (tblsp) syrup of IPECAC. IF convulsions, loss of gag reflex or unconsciousness\nconsider gastric lavage using cuffed endotracheal tube.\n7. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use\nWaste Disposal Method: Use sweeping compound and dispose of within regulations\nPrecautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in cool area away from sparks and flame.\nOther Precautions: Caution Flammable\n8. Control Measures\nRespiratory Protection: NA\nVentilation: Local Exhaust\nProtective Gloves: Should be worn\nEye Protection; Chemical Goggles\nOther Protective Clothing and Equipment: NA\nWork/Hygienic Practices: NA\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\n1402 N. Batavia Street\nOrange, CA 92867\nMaterial Safety Data Sheet f&00)356-2582 U.S. Depltment of Labor\nMay be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health ~drninistrotiol'l\nOSHA's Hazard hrnmunication Standard, (Non-Mandatory Form)\n29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved\nconsulted for specific requlremerrts. OMD No. 1218-0072\nIDENTITY {As Used on Lael ;mu Lisr) Note.. Bank spates &re not psrmllted. I f any item k not applicable, or no\nFNTTRI2 F. TARnNCTT,T .O HAWPRAY (CA-VO info~rria~/an ~s available, the space must be marked to indicele that.\nSection I #28 1\nManufacluret's Name\nEmergency Telephone Nurnbr\nWorld Club Su~ply Corp\n(714)289-8565\nAddre66 (Number, S&et, O'y, Stata, and ZIP Code)\nTelephone Number for Information\n1402\nN.7141289-8550 ... . .\nDate Prepared\nOrange, CA 92867\nJune 14,200 1\nSign~ltwn ol Preparar (mtiona0\nI\nSectlon II - Hazardous Ingredients/ldentity Information\nOther titnits\nHazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Narw(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % (OPti017al)\nETHYL ALCOHOL\nSection Ill - PhysicaUChemical Characteristics\nRniling Point\nSpeciflc Gravitv (Hnb - 1)\n173-181 F\nNO DATA\nVapor Preasure (mm Hg.)\nMelting Paint\n45@68F\nNO DATA\nVapoc Denslly (AIR - 1)\n1 .s\nEvaporation Rate\n(Butyl Acetate 1)\n1.4\nSolublll~y In Warar\nWATER SOLUBLE\nAppearmm and Odor\nLZEAR, COIXIRLESS, VOL1TTr.E ODOR\nSection 1V - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data\nFlash Point (Method used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL\n75 DEG F (TCC)\nExtinguishing Media\nWATERFOG, \"ALCOHOL\" FOAM, UKY CHEMICAL, 0 2 .\nSpacial Fire Fi htin Procedures\nW A R ~ I E P G FLAMMABLE. CLEAR AREA OF UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL. DO NOT\nENTER CONFINED SPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR. COOL EXPOSED\nUnUSuaJ Flr8 and Exp(osron H@Zarfir CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.\nCOOL CONTAlNERS WITH WATER SPRAY TO LIMIT VAPOR BmDW AND RUPTUE.\nOSHA 174, .Sept, 1985\n-*. - , 9 - . e - --m- 0-- ,-.-\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nSection V - Reactlvlty Data\nStability Unstable I Conditions to Avoid\nI I\nlnocrnpatibility (Mutorialo ta Avo/ %AT, SPARKS, F L W , STRONG OXI'D1ZERS\nHazardous ~ e c o m p c y t t s j ~ Byproduns\nHazardous\nPolyrnerlration\n. . , .\nMay Occur\nConditions Io Avold\nWjA&i Occur\nI J I\nSection VI - Health Hazard Data\nRout~(s) ~f Entry: Inllj#@n'! 51(1n? &pp&n?\nM . M\nHda''h HHYards tMufYgp%h@ii'osll n physician. C ~ v e liquids, two glasses water, if oon~cious. Induce vomitiog.\nCarcinogenicity: NTP7 IARC Monographs? OSHA RegulaW?\nNIA\nSlgns and Syrnpmms of Exposure\nDrowsiness, Dizziness\nMedical Cmditlons\nGenedy Aggravated by Exposure\nNO DATA\nE ~ ~ ~ O L W ! I ~ ~ & W ~ ~ O more than 1 glass of water and 15cc (1 tblsp) syrup of IPECAC.\nIf conwilsinns, loss nf gag reflex or unconsciousness occurs, consider gastri lavage wing a cuffed\nSectlon VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Uset Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled\nendotracbd tube.\nAbsorb with vermiculite: sweep and dis~ose of Gcordance with federal state and local rermlations.\nWwe Disposal Mathad Within regulation auidelines.\nPreceuliono to Bo Taban In Handlln Swtln 3f6$e a $cool area away &om spark or k e .\nOther Precautions CAUTION: FLAMAI3LE\nSectlan Vlll - Control Measures\nN/ A\nVentliaiin ( L o ~ h a u s l ( Special\n&-% - I\nMechanical ( G e ~ a l ) I Orher\nI I\nProtective Glovoo - I Eye Protection -\nM 1 M\nOther Protbctlve Clothing or Equipment N/A -\nWoNHygienic Practices NIA\n. -\nPage 2 a u,&,o,P.o., l9~6-491-529/057~5","truncated":false,"body_characters":13792}