{"operation":"document","citation":"10-0125","title":"Anitox Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2011-04-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"10-0125 response to Anitox Corporation concerning 172.101, 173.22, 173.2a.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0125.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0125.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0125","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretations/2010/100125.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration\n1200 New Jersey Ave. SE\nWashington. D.C. 20590\nAPR 132011\nKurt Richardson, Ph.D.\nResearch Director\nAnitox Corporation\n1055 Progress Circle\nLawrenceville, GA 30043\nReference No. 10-0125\nDear Mr. Richardson:\nThis is in response to your letter, forwarded to us by Ms. Patricia De la Fuente, Manufacturing\nand Engineering Coordinator, Anitox Corporation, requesting clarification applicable to the\nclassification and shipping description of your company's product, \"Termin-8®,\" under the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). You enclosed a material\nsafety data sheet (MSDS), dated October 15,2009, that identifies the product as \"RQ, UN 3082,\nEnvironmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.S. (Formaldehyde solutions), Class 9\n(miscellaneous), PG III.\" The MSDS also states Termin-8 contains 33 percent formaldehyde,\nhas a flash point of 130-134 OF (54-57°C), and does not state all the ingredients in the solution to\npreserve their status as a trade secret, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200. We apologize for the\ndelay in responding and any inconvenience this may have caused.\nSection 173.22 requires a shipper to properly class and describe a hazardous material for\ntransportation in commerce. This Office does not perform that function. However, based on the\ninformation you provided, it appears your determination is not correct. Under the HMR, a\nmaterial with a 130-134 of flashpoint meets the definition of a Class 3 (flammable liquid) at the\nPacking Group III (PG; minor) degree of danger. See §§ 173.120(a) and 173.121(a). Further, in\naccordance with the Hazardous Materials Table (§ 172.101) entry \"UN 2209, Formaldehyde,\nsolutions, with not less than 25 percent formaldehyde, 8, PG III,\" a solution that contains 25\npercent or more of formaldehyde meets the definition of a Class 8 (corrosive) PG III material.\nTherefore, based on the precedence of hazard prescribed in § 173.2a, this material must be\nassigned a primary hazard Class 3 with a subsidiary hazard Class 8, and a more appropriate\nproper shipping name would be \"UN 2924, Flammable liquids, corrosive, n.o.s. (Formaldehyde\nsolutions), 3, 8, PG III.\"\nYou also asked if Termin-8 meets the definition of a hazardous substance under the HMR. A\nhazardous substance is defined as a material, including its mixtures and solutions, that-(I) is\nlisted in the appendix A to § 172.101 of the HMR; (2) is in a quantity, in one package, which\nequals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) listed in that appendix; and, for formaldehyde, (3)\nwhen in a mixture or solution-... is in a concentration by weight which equals or exceeds the\nconcentration corresponding to the RQ of the material. See § 171.8. For formaldehyde to meet\n\n<<>>\n\ndefinition of a hazardous substance, the amount of formaldehyde in one package must meet or\nexceed 100 pounds (45.5 kg), and when in solution must meet or exceed a concentration by\nweight of 2,000 ppm or 0.2 percent. The Msbs you provided states Termin-8 has a reportable\n'quantity of 300 pounds (135 kg) but does not provide the packaging size or configuration. Based\non this information, and the fact that materials contained in the solution are concealed as a trade\nsecret, it is impossible to know the total quantity of formaldehyde in a complete package or if\nother materials in the solution also meet the definition of a hazardous substance or other hazard\nclass. Therefore, this Office recommends your company perform a review of the other\ningredients in the solution similar to the one you performed for formaldehyde to ensure Termin-8\nis being transported in full compliance with the HMR.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\n~~~~\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\ncc: Ms. Patricia De la Fuente\nManufacturing and Engineering Coordinator\nAnitox Corporation\n1055 Progress Circle\nLawrenceville, GA 30043\n2\n\n<<>>\n\n\\JUII. IV. LV IV \n 't: LJrlVl\n1\n1055 Progress Circle Tel: 678.376.1055\nLawrenceville, GA 30043 USA Fax: 676.376.1413\nwww.anitox.com small: anitox@anltox,com\n\n<<>>\n\nJ un. I V. LV I V q : L? IIVI No. O~~ 1\nAN\nSOLUTIONS FOR SAFER fEED AND FOOD\nNORTH AMERICA\n1055 Progress Circle\nlawrenC'eVilie. GA :10043\nPhone: +1678 3761055\nFa)(: +16783761413\nEmail; anilQx@elnilOllcom\nWeb: www.anlto)(.eom\n10 June 2010\nMrs. Hattie L. Mitchell\nExemptions and Regulations Terminations\nOffice ofHazardous Standards\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashignton, DC 20490\nDear Mrs. Mitchell:\nThe fOllnulation for Termin-8 has not changed since we received the prior DOT letter on proper\npl:oduct classification/shipping class.\nKurt Richardson, PhD\nResearch Director\nK020I0\n/1:li1laill\\t-.!\\MERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE, MIDDlE EAST & AfRICA\na6$4. CJ. 113 10, Jalan Merdeka R11l.2 110 MaIn R9ao, F$lIIIs Banon.\n~i~_. ao Paulo. Brazil. 0453:;·002 Ampang. Kuala lumpur NortfjamplOil NNiI OHJ, UK\n+55 11 21579122 69000 Malaysia PhOne: +044 (0) 160\" 811228\n15711122 Phone: +60 34260 3275 Fax: +44 (0) 1804811013\n+52442 $121 5493 Fax: +eo 342$0 3275 Email; anll.>>\n\nJun. IV. LVIV q:L'I\"'IVI ~SEP. S. 1996 s:28Pl'i DEPT TRI1NSPORTAilON No. btlY 1 r. jltl\n1'10.864 P.2/3\n400 S8~allln $U8C11. S.W.\nU.5.0epartmenr WaIl/llnOIllr>. D.C. 20S110\n01Ttansportotlon\nResearch and\nSpeelQl Programs\n. AdmlfilitraUoi'\\\nSEP 5 ieS6/\nMa. Linda S. Isbill\nSafety coordinator\nAnitox Coxporacion\nP.O. Bo:x: 1929\n. Buford,-GA 30s1e\nDear Me .. Isbill:\nThis is in r~aponse co your letter of January 25 , 1990, arid\nJ\"anuaty 29,\" \"1996..·te-lephone· ·aonversatione.....w.1.t.h ..~s .!....~~J...~~~,.... .. ....., ... ,.\"\nMartin of my staff and Mr. Bob Richard, Assistant I\nInternational Standards Coordinator for the Office of .\nHazardous Materiala Safety, concerning the classification and\nshipping description for your product, ident1fied as Term±n~\nB. You inquired if it is acceptable to describe the produot\nas \"Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s., (RQ\nAldehyde Acid Solution) Class 9, UN3092, PG 111,\" When\ntransported both domestioally and internationally by motor\nvehicle, rail, and vessel.\nAdditional data was submitted stating that Termin+a is a\nClase 9 (miscellaneous) material and is not a Class 3\n.(flammable liquid) or Class a (corrosive) material under chs\nHazardpus Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-190). The\nproduct contains formaldehyde and, when packaged in a 5S\ngallon drum, will exceed the RQ value for a hA~ardous\nsubstance.\nWe agree with your determination that the basic description\nfor the product is \"Environmentally hazardous substance,\nliquid, n.o.s'/ Class 9, UN30B2, PG IlL\" This iJasic .\ndescription ia acoeptable'for both domestic and international\ntransportation. However',there are two discrepancies in your\nsuggested description. Firat, the lEitters I'RQ\" must appear\neither before or after the basic description, as required by\n§ 172.203(0) (2). Second, the name of the ha~ardous substance\nmust he aa shown in the § 172.101( Appendi~ A Table, as\nrequired by l72.20J(c) (1) (i). Therefore, the name\n\n<<>>\n\nJun. IV. LVIV q:L,nVl No. 6891 P. 4/8\nSEP. 5.1996 5:28PM DEPT TRANSPORTArIOI'I NO.8f:;4 F.3/3\n\\\\£ormaldehydell instead of \"a.lde.hyde acid solution'! must be\nahown within the parentheses.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please. contact us if we\ncan asei at you further.'\nHa~t1e L. Mitchell, Chie.f\nExemptions a~d Regulations Terminations\nOffice of Ba~ardous ~ateriala Standards\n1 ' 0\\\nI':·· ~~ ..\nJ~1~ ?\\ .......\nt •\n.'\ni\n4iI\n\n<<>>\n\nI++/n.t /fa ff(e [. U('I-c hd~\n\",\"OLUTIONS: FoOl'! SA\"e~ \"550 \"NO FOOD\nMSDS019 -:=\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nc::\n.....\nc\nc\n-'\"\n.....\nu\nSECTION I !)RODUCT INFORMATION\nProduct Name:\nTERMIN·W\nManufacturer:\nAnnox Corp. 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 USA\nEmergeney Telephone:\n676.376.1055 800.:241,8357 Chemtrec 800.424.9300\nInternational Calls - Chemtrec 703.527.3887 (Collect calls accepted)\nSECTION 11. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION INGREDIENTS\nComposition:\nTrade Secret (According to 29 CFR 1910.1200)\nSECTION til. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION\nThis product is light orange in color With a strong irritrnng odor.\nEmergency Overview:\nCaution: Irritant\nPOTENTlAL HEALTH EFFECTS\nRoutes of EXJ:l(lsure:\nSkin, Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion\nSkin Effects:\nCan cause moderate injury: reddening and swelling; sensitizer (allergic reaction\npossible). Can cause drying. cracking, and scaling. Repeated or prolonged contact\ncauses l1ardening (tanning). May callss irritation.\nEyes:\nCan cause cnemical bum (damage irmversible). Vapor causes initation, tearing, and\nburning sensation.\nInhalation:\nHighly irritating to nasal passages. Can callse inflammation of lining of nose, fIlmat,\nand lungs. Can cause pneumonia and abnormal accumulation offluid in the lungs.\nSens.itizer (allergic reaction possible). May cause sensiti4atiOJl of the respiratory\nsystem.\nIngestion:\nCauses severe irritation and inflammation of mOllth. throat. and stomacn. Ingestion\nmay Tesult in blindness, stupor, nausea, and vomiting leading to severe illness and\npossibly deal11, iUreatrnent is not received.\nSECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES\nSKin:\nWash contaminated skin wtlh large amourtfs of soap and water. If irritation persists,\ncontact a physician.\nEyes:\nFlush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Conrad a physician immediately.\nInhalation:\nRemove patient from contaminated area. If breathing has stopped, give artificial\nrespiTation, then oxygen, if needed. Contact a physician immediately.\nIngestion:\nDo not attempt to induce vomiting, neutrarWl by drinking 4 to S olliu:es of milk or\nadiYated charcoal if available. Get medical attention immediately.\nSECTION V. FIRE FIGHTlNG MEASURES\nNFPA (H,F,R):\n3,1,0\nFlammable Properties;\n(ASTM. 0-56)\nFlashpoint; T'V\"_\"'rTT\"\n130 _134a F {54 -\n57\"C~ )- :: ~ \\ ,-­ -Upper\nExplosive Umit:\nUpper ExpIOs.ive Limit: 72% in air by volume\nLower Explosive Limit:\nLowe r Explosive Limit: 7% in ai r by volume\nHazardous Products of Combustion:\nFlammability oombustion; Termin-S [iquid 'AIm not sustain comblJStion at 141\"F to\n167\"F {UN Test L2).\nExtinguishing media:\nlJse carbon dioxide or dry chemical for smaU fires: alcohol-type aqueous film-forming\nfoam 0 r water spray for large fires. .\nFire Fighting Instructions:\nIf potential for exposure to vapors or products ofcombustion exisls, wear personal\nprotective equipment, including self-contained bTeathing apparatus with full facepiece\noperated in pressure demand or other positive press ure mode. Weler spray can be\nused to reduce- intensily of flames and to dilute spills to nonflammable mixture. Use\nwater spray to cool fire-exposed structures and Vessels.\n=\n\"\"\n=0::\n--c:\n-.::\n....,.\n\"-..\n0::\nAPPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1{)S5 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30D43 PAGE 1 OF 4\nEFFECTIVE DATE: Oct 15, .2009 678.316.1055 000.241.8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVISlON #: 8\nlSl\n\n<<>>\n\nc::\nAN c..\n::::>\nSOLUTIO~S FOJ:t SAF\"ER FE:E:O AND FOOD\nMSDS 019\n-;:::\n......\nc:\nc:\n-P\n......\no\n-.:\n:;;;\nSE'CnONVI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES\nSteps to be taken in casa Material is Released or Spilled\nEliminate ignition sources. Avoid eye or skin contact. Place damaged containers in\nweII-ventilated al1*!. Iffi re potential exists, blanket spill with foam or use water spray\nto disperse vapors. Contain spill to minimize contaminated al1*l and facilitate salvage\nor disposal. To clean up released material wear protective gear as indicaf:ed in\nSection IV. Clean lip methods may include absorbent materials, vacuum truck, etc.\nAvoid runoff into stom! sewers and ditches that lead to natural waterways. Neutralize\nwfth ammonium hydroxide or sodium sulfite. Comply with FedelCll, State. and Local\nregulations before disposal. call the National Response Center {800.424.8802} if spill\nis equal to or greater than reportable quantity {300IbJday}. All dean up and disposal\nshouId be carri'ed out in accordan ce with Federa I, State, and Local regu lations. If\nrequired, State and Local authorities should be notified.\nSECTlON VII. HANDLING AN 0 STORAGE\nHandling:\nUse wittJ adequate verJtilation. Keep containers dosed when not in use. Avoid\nbreatning vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and cloffling. Wash thoroughly with\nsoap and water after harKiling. Decontaminate soiled clothing thoroughly before reuse.\nKeep away from heat, sparks, and flame.\nStorage~\nKeep all containers tightly dosed when not in use. Do not enter- storage area unless it\nis adequately ventilated. Do not store with incompatible materials, see \"Section X Stability\nand Reacti\\lity\". Do not Freeze.\nSECTION VIII. EXPOSURE COfITROLJPERSONAL PROlECTION\nEngineering Controls:\nGeneral or dilution venti lalion is fraque ntly insufficient as the sole means of controlling\nemployee exposure. Local ventilation is usually preferred.\nProtective Equipment:\nA safety shO\\lfer and eye bath should be readily available.\nSkin:\nWear impervious clothing and gloves to prevertt repeated or prolonged contact\nEyes:\nWear goggles when there is a reasonable chance of eye contact.\nInhalation:\nBased on warkplace contaminant level and walking limils of the respirator, use a\nrespirator approved by NIOSHJMSHA. The following is the minimum recommended\nequipment for an acceptable level of e.xpo5u re. (To estimate an acceptable level of\nexposure, see \"Section III - Hazaros Identification\", \"Section VIII - Exposure\nControlsJPersonal Pro!.ection\", and \"Section XI - Toxicological Information\".\nFor Termin-S concentlCltions:::1 and 5:10 times ffle acceptable level: Use air-purifying\nrespirator with full facepiece fitted with e1ther cartric1ge{s) or canister spacifically\napproved for protection against formaldehyde.\nFor Termin-S concentrations >10 and <100 times the acceptable level: Use Type C full\nfacepieoe supplied air pressure4emand or continuous-flow respirator.\nFor Termin-S .concentrations :::100 times the acceptable level or for unknown\nconcenlnrtion (such as in amergencies); Use positive-pressure self-contained\nbreathing apparatus with full facepiece.\nFor escape: Use positive-pressure seifo(Xlntaine<:l breatl'ling apparatus with full\nfacep iece (chin caniste r style front or back mo u nted type) and ind u smal size canister\nspecifically approved for protection against formaldettyde.\nExposure Guidelines OSHA PEL:\nFormaldehyde {50-00-0} 2. ppm {STEL), 0.75 ppm (rWA)\nSECTION IX.. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\nAppearance:\nLight orange color, liquid\nOdor.\nStrong, pungent, characteristic odor\nPhysical state:\nLiquid\nVapor Pressure:\nNot Applicable {NlA)\nVapor Dens ity:\nN/A\nBoiling Point:\n197.6°F (92D C)\nFreezing Point:\n-33.6D F {-3SD C): ASTM 0-23.86\nSolubility:\n>99% soluble in watar\nSpecific Gravity:\n1.08 to 1.10 at 20°C\nViscosity:\n3.03 (cen6stokes) @25\"C\nSECTION X. STABILITY AND REACTMlY\nChemical Stability:\nStable\nConditions to Avoid:\nHeat: sparks: flame\nIncompatibility:\nCaustic soda, soda ashand ottter alkalis: sodi urn, potassium and other alkal i metals:\nam ines; acids; oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and other strong oxid izing agents.\n;2\nco\n0=\n\"\"\n:-c\n0\"'=\nAPPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA. 30043 PAGE 2. OF 4\nEFFECTIVE DAlE: Od 15,2009 678.376.1055 000.241 .8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVISION #: 8\n~\n\n<<>>\n\nc\nAN '\"\nS OI.IJ'T'ONS \"O~ SAFE~ F!;ED \"MC> FOOC>\nMSDS 019\n~\n.....\n<:\n<:\n-\"\n.....\nc\n() I/t;.r ~5\"2\n~ ~,?C::Im\nHazardous Decomposition Produe1s:\nCarbon monoxide. Hazardou'S formaldehyde vapors are release if bumed.\nHazardous Polymerization:\nWill not o<:cur.\nSECTION XL TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION\n,NoO human toxicity studies have been oonduded on Termin-8®. However this product\np:lntaims 33% formaldehyde, Results from prior sr:udies are presented on\nforma[dehyde.\nOralLDso:\nFormaldehyde - 0.8 g/kg {rats): slightly toxic to animals.\nDeRnal LDu:\nFormaldehyde - 0.27 gJkg (rnbbit): moderately irritating to skin.\nInhalation LC$.;\nFormaldehyde - >0.3 mgll (rats, 4 hours}; moderately toxic to animals.\nMuta9lH1icity:\nFormaldehyde is m ulage n ic (mutagenic activity detected in f..~, PseudQm onas,\ntruores.cence, and Saccharomyces cervisiae).\nCarcinogenicity:\nNot 00 nsidered carcinogenic to numans 'o'Utien used under OSHA approved exposure\nlevels. Personal and work area moniroring are required to ensure safe worker\nexposure levels.\nR.eJ3roduction:\nForma'k:letJyde showed no evidence of reproductive effeds in animal studies (mice,\nrats. and dogs).\nother:\nFormaldehyde sho-wed no evidence of effects on liver, kidneys, nervous system or\nblood in 180 day stud[es of rats, monkeys, and hamstel'S.\nSECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION\nEcologrcallnformatton:\nThis information is being researched.\nSECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS\nDisposal:\nAll notification, dean up and disposal shoufd be carried out in accordan-ce with\nFederal, State, and Local regulations. Hazardous waste (40 CFR 2(1),\nSECTION XIV. TRANSPO RT INFORMATIO PI\nShipping Name:\nEnvlronmentally hazardous substances, liquid, Cl.G,S., (Formaldehyde, solutions)\nDOT Hazard Class:\n9\nUnited Hazard Class:\nUN3G82\nPacking Group:\nHI\nDOT Reportable Quantity (RQ):\n300 IlW135 kg, Termin-8\nNote: This solution has been e1Isluated by D.O.T.lesfing methods (4....acFR) and\ndetermined not to be flammablelcorrosive.\nSECnON XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION\nState Regulation:\nRecipient must oommunioate an pertinent infonnat'ion hereil'lw employees and\ncustomers. The following chemicals associated wittl tile product are subject toO the\nright..fo-know regu[afion in these-states: Formaldehyde (50-~O-~): Callfcrnia,\nConnecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New\nYoTl<:, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.\nFederal Regulations~\nOSHA formaldehyde standaId: This product is capable of emitting free formaldehyde\nand iscovered by the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1048.\nEnvironmental:\nMay be subject to SARA 302 and 313 reporting depending upon facility applicability.\nInternatIonal Regulations~\nListed on the chemical mventories ofthe following countries; Australia, Canada,\nEurope (EINECS). Japan, and Korea,\nWHMIS Ingredient ()jsc[osure Listed Componenls:\nWHMlS Classification: Class B, Division 3.\nSECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION\nMSDS Prepared. by:\nAnitox Corp.\no\n=\n= '-C\n-.::\n=\n--:\\\nAPPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 PAGE30F4\nEFFECTIVE DATE: Oct 15, 2009 678.376.1055 800.241.8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVrSION #: 8\n\n<<>>\n\nAN.\nSOLUTION'S FOR SAFeR f:£E;D A.ND FOOD\n<:\nc;\nMSDS019 -:=:\nHazard Ratings:\nHEALTH FLAMM REACT OTHER\nNFPA 3 1 0\nHMIS 3 2 0\n.....\n<::\n<::\n-+\n.....\nc\n3:\nDisclaimer:\nThis information contained herein is accllrate to the best of our knowledge. We do not\nsuggest or guarantee !flat any hazards listed herein are the only ones wflich exist.\nAnitox Corp. makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the\nsafe use of this material in your process or combination with other substances.\neffects can be aggravated by otller materials and/or this material may aggravate or\nadd to the effects of other materials. This material mall' be released from gas, liquid,\nor solid materials made directly or Indirectly from it. User has the sole responsibility to\ndetermine the slIitabirity of tile msferials for any use and the manner of use\ncontemplated. User must meet all applicable safety' and health standards.\n:2\n<:>\n0\"\n