# Anitox Corporation — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation - **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:** Not available - **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:** <<>> U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington. D.C. 20590 APR 132011 Kurt Richardson, Ph.D. Research Director Anitox Corporation 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Reference No. 10-0125 Dear Mr. Richardson: This is in response to your letter, forwarded to us by Ms. Patricia De la Fuente, Manufacturing and Engineering Coordinator, Anitox Corporation, requesting clarification applicable to the classification and shipping description of your company's product, "Termin-8®," under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). You enclosed a material safety data sheet (MSDS), dated October 15,2009, that identifies the product as "RQ, UN 3082, Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.S. (Formaldehyde solutions), Class 9 (miscellaneous), PG III." The MSDS also states Termin-8 contains 33 percent formaldehyde, has a flash point of 130-134 OF (54-57°C), and does not state all the ingredients in the solution to preserve their status as a trade secret, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200. We apologize for the delay in responding and any inconvenience this may have caused. Section 173.22 requires a shipper to properly class and describe a hazardous material for transportation in commerce. This Office does not perform that function. However, based on the information you provided, it appears your determination is not correct. Under the HMR, a material with a 130-134 of flashpoint meets the definition of a Class 3 (flammable liquid) at the Packing Group III (PG; minor) degree of danger. See §§ 173.120(a) and 173.121(a). Further, in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Table (§ 172.101) entry "UN 2209, Formaldehyde, solutions, with not less than 25 percent formaldehyde, 8, PG III," a solution that contains 25 percent or more of formaldehyde meets the definition of a Class 8 (corrosive) PG III material. Therefore, based on the precedence of hazard prescribed in § 173.2a, this material must be assigned a primary hazard Class 3 with a subsidiary hazard Class 8, and a more appropriate proper shipping name would be "UN 2924, Flammable liquids, corrosive, n.o.s. (Formaldehyde solutions), 3, 8, PG III." You also asked if Termin-8 meets the definition of a hazardous substance under the HMR. A hazardous substance is defined as a material, including its mixtures and solutions, that-(I) is listed in the appendix A to § 172.101 of the HMR; (2) is in a quantity, in one package, which equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) listed in that appendix; and, for formaldehyde, (3) when in a mixture or solution-... is in a concentration by weight which equals or exceeds the concentration corresponding to the RQ of the material. See § 171.8. For formaldehyde to meet <<>> definition of a hazardous substance, the amount of formaldehyde in one package must meet or exceed 100 pounds (45.5 kg), and when in solution must meet or exceed a concentration by weight of 2,000 ppm or 0.2 percent. The Msbs you provided states Termin-8 has a reportable 'quantity of 300 pounds (135 kg) but does not provide the packaging size or configuration. Based on this information, and the fact that materials contained in the solution are concealed as a trade secret, it is impossible to know the total quantity of formaldehyde in a complete package or if other materials in the solution also meet the definition of a hazardous substance or other hazard class. Therefore, this Office recommends your company perform a review of the other ingredients in the solution similar to the one you performed for formaldehyde to ensure Termin-8 is being transported in full compliance with the HMR. I hope this satisfies your request. Sincerely, ~~~~ T. Glenn Foster Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch Standards and Rulemaking Division cc: Ms. Patricia De la Fuente Manufacturing and Engineering Coordinator Anitox Corporation 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 2 <<>> \JUII. IV. LV IV 't: LJrlVl 1 1055 Progress Circle Tel: 678.376.1055 Lawrenceville, GA 30043 USA Fax: 676.376.1413 www.anitox.com small: anitox@anltox,com <<>> J un. I V. LV I V q : L? IIVI No. O~~ 1 AN SOLUTIONS FOR SAFER fEED AND FOOD NORTH AMERICA 1055 Progress Circle lawrenC'eVilie. GA :10043 Phone: +1678 3761055 Fa)(: +16783761413 Email; anilQx@elnilOllcom Web: www.anlto)(.eom 10 June 2010 Mrs. Hattie L. Mitchell Exemptions and Regulations Terminations Office ofHazardous Standards 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washignton, DC 20490 Dear Mrs. Mitchell: The fOllnulation for Termin-8 has not changed since we received the prior DOT letter on proper pl:oduct classification/shipping class. Kurt Richardson, PhD Research Director K020I0 /1:li1laill\t-.!\MERICA ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE, MIDDlE EAST & AfRICA a6$4. CJ. 113 10, Jalan Merdeka R11l.2 110 MaIn R9ao, F$lIIIs Banon. ~i~_. ao Paulo. Brazil. 0453:;·002 Ampang. Kuala lumpur NortfjamplOil NNiI OHJ, UK +55 11 21579122 69000 Malaysia PhOne: +044 (0) 160" 811228 15711122 Phone: +60 34260 3275 Fax: +44 (0) 1804811013 +52442 $121 5493 Fax: +eo 342$0 3275 Email; anll.>> Jun. IV. LVIV q:L'I"'IVI ~SEP. S. 1996 s:28Pl'i DEPT TRI1NSPORTAilON No. btlY 1 r. jltl 1'10.864 P.2/3 400 S8~allln $U8C11. S.W. U.5.0epartmenr WaIl/llnOIllr>. D.C. 20S110 01Ttansportotlon Research and SpeelQl Programs . AdmlfilitraUoi'\ SEP 5 ieS6/ Ma. Linda S. Isbill Safety coordinator Anitox Coxporacion P.O. Bo:x: 1929 . Buford,-GA 30s1e Dear Me .. Isbill: This is in r~aponse co your letter of January 25 , 1990, arid J"anuaty 29," "1996..·te-lephone· ·aonversatione.....w.1.t.h ..~s .!....~~J...~~~,.... .. ....., ... ,." Martin of my staff and Mr. Bob Richard, Assistant I International Standards Coordinator for the Office of . Hazardous Materiala Safety, concerning the classification and shipping description for your product, ident1fied as Term±n~ B. You inquired if it is acceptable to describe the produot as "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s., (RQ Aldehyde Acid Solution) Class 9, UN3092, PG 111," When transported both domestioally and internationally by motor vehicle, rail, and vessel. Additional data was submitted stating that Termin+a is a Clase 9 (miscellaneous) material and is not a Class 3 .(flammable liquid) or Class a (corrosive) material under chs Hazardpus Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171-190). The product contains formaldehyde and, when packaged in a 5S gallon drum, will exceed the RQ value for a hA~ardous substance. We agree with your determination that the basic description for the product is "Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s'/ Class 9, UN30B2, PG IlL" This iJasic . description ia acoeptable'for both domestic and international transportation. However',there are two discrepancies in your suggested description. Firat, the lEitters I'RQ" must appear either before or after the basic description, as required by § 172.203(0) (2). Second, the name of the ha~ardous substance must he aa shown in the § 172.101( Appendi~ A Table, as required by l72.20J(c) (1) (i). Therefore, the name <<>> Jun. IV. LVIV q:L,nVl No. 6891 P. 4/8 SEP. 5.1996 5:28PM DEPT TRANSPORTArIOI'I NO.8f:;4 F.3/3 \\£ormaldehydell instead of "a.lde.hyde acid solution'! must be ahown within the parentheses. I hope this information is helpful. Please. contact us if we can asei at you further.' Ha~t1e L. Mitchell, Chie.f Exemptions a~d Regulations Terminations Office of Ba~ardous ~ateriala Standards 1 ' 0\ I':·· ~~ .. J~1~ ?\ ....... t • .' i 4iI <<>> I++/n.t /fa ff(e [. U('I-c hd~ ","OLUTIONS: FoOl'! SA"e~ "550 "NO FOOD MSDS019 -:= MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET c:: ..... c c -'" ..... u SECTION I !)RODUCT INFORMATION Product Name: TERMIN·W Manufacturer: Annox Corp. 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 USA Emergeney Telephone: 676.376.1055 800.:241,8357 Chemtrec 800.424.9300 International Calls - Chemtrec 703.527.3887 (Collect calls accepted) SECTION 11. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION INGREDIENTS Composition: Trade Secret (According to 29 CFR 1910.1200) SECTION til. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION This product is light orange in color With a strong irritrnng odor. Emergency Overview: Caution: Irritant POTENTlAL HEALTH EFFECTS Routes of EXJ:l(lsure: Skin, Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion Skin Effects: Can cause moderate injury: reddening and swelling; sensitizer (allergic reaction possible). Can cause drying. cracking, and scaling. Repeated or prolonged contact causes l1ardening (tanning). May callss irritation. Eyes: Can cause cnemical bum (damage irmversible). Vapor causes initation, tearing, and burning sensation. Inhalation: Highly irritating to nasal passages. Can callse inflammation of lining of nose, fIlmat, and lungs. Can cause pneumonia and abnormal accumulation offluid in the lungs. Sens.itizer (allergic reaction possible). May cause sensiti4atiOJl of the respiratory system. Ingestion: Causes severe irritation and inflammation of mOllth. throat. and stomacn. Ingestion may Tesult in blindness, stupor, nausea, and vomiting leading to severe illness and possibly deal11, iUreatrnent is not received. SECTION IV. FIRST AID MEASURES SKin: Wash contaminated skin wtlh large amourtfs of soap and water. If irritation persists, contact a physician. Eyes: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Conrad a physician immediately. Inhalation: Remove patient from contaminated area. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiTation, then oxygen, if needed. Contact a physician immediately. Ingestion: Do not attempt to induce vomiting, neutrarWl by drinking 4 to S olliu:es of milk or adiYated charcoal if available. Get medical attention immediately. SECTION V. FIRE FIGHTlNG MEASURES NFPA (H,F,R): 3,1,0 Flammable Properties; (ASTM. 0-56) Flashpoint; T'V"_"'rTT" 130 _134a F {54 - 57"C~ )- :: ~ \ ,- -Upper Explosive Umit: Upper ExpIOs.ive Limit: 72% in air by volume Lower Explosive Limit: Lowe r Explosive Limit: 7% in ai r by volume Hazardous Products of Combustion: Flammability oombustion; Termin-S [iquid 'AIm not sustain comblJStion at 141"F to 167"F {UN Test L2). Extinguishing media: lJse carbon dioxide or dry chemical for smaU fires: alcohol-type aqueous film-forming foam 0 r water spray for large fires. . Fire Fighting Instructions: If potential for exposure to vapors or products ofcombustion exisls, wear personal protective equipment, including self-contained bTeathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure demand or other positive press ure mode. Weler spray can be used to reduce- intensily of flames and to dilute spills to nonflammable mixture. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed structures and Vessels. = "" =0:: --c: -.:: ....,. "-.. 0:: APPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1{)S5 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30D43 PAGE 1 OF 4 EFFECTIVE DATE: Oct 15, .2009 678.316.1055 000.241.8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVISlON #: 8 lSl <<>> c:: AN c.. ::::> SOLUTIO~S FOJ:t SAF"ER FE:E:O AND FOOD MSDS 019 -;::: ...... c: c: -P ...... o -.: :;;; SE'CnONVI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Steps to be taken in casa Material is Released or Spilled Eliminate ignition sources. Avoid eye or skin contact. Place damaged containers in weII-ventilated al1*!. Iffi re potential exists, blanket spill with foam or use water spray to disperse vapors. Contain spill to minimize contaminated al1*l and facilitate salvage or disposal. To clean up released material wear protective gear as indicaf:ed in Section IV. Clean lip methods may include absorbent materials, vacuum truck, etc. Avoid runoff into stom! sewers and ditches that lead to natural waterways. Neutralize wfth ammonium hydroxide or sodium sulfite. Comply with FedelCll, State. and Local regulations before disposal. call the National Response Center {800.424.8802} if spill is equal to or greater than reportable quantity {300IbJday}. All dean up and disposal shouId be carri'ed out in accordan ce with Federa I, State, and Local regu lations. If required, State and Local authorities should be notified. SECTlON VII. HANDLING AN 0 STORAGE Handling: Use wittJ adequate verJtilation. Keep containers dosed when not in use. Avoid breatning vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and cloffling. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after harKiling. Decontaminate soiled clothing thoroughly before reuse. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Storage~ Keep all containers tightly dosed when not in use. Do not enter- storage area unless it is adequately ventilated. Do not store with incompatible materials, see "Section X Stability and Reacti\lity". Do not Freeze. SECTION VIII. EXPOSURE COfITROLJPERSONAL PROlECTION Engineering Controls: General or dilution venti lalion is fraque ntly insufficient as the sole means of controlling employee exposure. Local ventilation is usually preferred. Protective Equipment: A safety shO\lfer and eye bath should be readily available. Skin: Wear impervious clothing and gloves to prevertt repeated or prolonged contact Eyes: Wear goggles when there is a reasonable chance of eye contact. Inhalation: Based on warkplace contaminant level and walking limils of the respirator, use a respirator approved by NIOSHJMSHA. The following is the minimum recommended equipment for an acceptable level of e.xpo5u re. (To estimate an acceptable level of exposure, see "Section III - Hazaros Identification", "Section VIII - Exposure ControlsJPersonal Pro!.ection", and "Section XI - Toxicological Information". For Termin-S concentlCltions:::1 and 5:10 times ffle acceptable level: Use air-purifying respirator with full facepiece fitted with e1ther cartric1ge{s) or canister spacifically approved for protection against formaldehyde. For Termin-S concentrations >10 and <100 times the acceptable level: Use Type C full facepieoe supplied air pressure4emand or continuous-flow respirator. For Termin-S .concentrations :::100 times the acceptable level or for unknown concenlnrtion (such as in amergencies); Use positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece. For escape: Use positive-pressure seifo(Xlntaine<:l breatl'ling apparatus with full facep iece (chin caniste r style front or back mo u nted type) and ind u smal size canister specifically approved for protection against formaldettyde. Exposure Guidelines OSHA PEL: Formaldehyde {50-00-0} 2. ppm {STEL), 0.75 ppm (rWA) SECTION IX.. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Light orange color, liquid Odor. Strong, pungent, characteristic odor Physical state: Liquid Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable {NlA) Vapor Dens ity: N/A Boiling Point: 197.6°F (92D C) Freezing Point: -33.6D F {-3SD C): ASTM 0-23.86 Solubility: >99% soluble in watar Specific Gravity: 1.08 to 1.10 at 20°C Viscosity: 3.03 (cen6stokes) @25"C SECTION X. STABILITY AND REACTMlY Chemical Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Heat: sparks: flame Incompatibility: Caustic soda, soda ashand ottter alkalis: sodi urn, potassium and other alkal i metals: am ines; acids; oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and other strong oxid izing agents. ;2 co 0= "" :-c 0"'= APPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA. 30043 PAGE 2. OF 4 EFFECTIVE DAlE: Od 15,2009 678.376.1055 000.241 .8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVISION #: 8 ~ <<>> c AN '" S OI.IJ'T'ONS "O~ SAFE~ F!;ED "MC> FOOC> MSDS 019 ~ ..... <: <: -" ..... c () I/t;.r ~5"2 ~ ~,?C::Im Hazardous Decomposition Produe1s: Carbon monoxide. Hazardou'S formaldehyde vapors are release if bumed. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not o<:cur. SECTION XL TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ,NoO human toxicity studies have been oonduded on Termin-8®. However this product p:lntaims 33% formaldehyde, Results from prior sr:udies are presented on forma[dehyde. OralLDso: Formaldehyde - 0.8 g/kg {rats): slightly toxic to animals. DeRnal LDu: Formaldehyde - 0.27 gJkg (rnbbit): moderately irritating to skin. Inhalation LC$.; Formaldehyde - >0.3 mgll (rats, 4 hours}; moderately toxic to animals. Muta9lH1icity: Formaldehyde is m ulage n ic (mutagenic activity detected in f..~, PseudQm onas, truores.cence, and Saccharomyces cervisiae). Carcinogenicity: Not 00 nsidered carcinogenic to numans 'o'Utien used under OSHA approved exposure levels. Personal and work area moniroring are required to ensure safe worker exposure levels. R.eJ3roduction: Forma'k:letJyde showed no evidence of reproductive effeds in animal studies (mice, rats. and dogs). other: Formaldehyde sho-wed no evidence of effects on liver, kidneys, nervous system or blood in 180 day stud[es of rats, monkeys, and hamstel'S. SECTION XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecologrcallnformatton: This information is being researched. SECTION XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal: All notification, dean up and disposal shoufd be carried out in accordan-ce with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Hazardous waste (40 CFR 2(1), SECTION XIV. TRANSPO RT INFORMATIO PI Shipping Name: Envlronmentally hazardous substances, liquid, Cl.G,S., (Formaldehyde, solutions) DOT Hazard Class: 9 United Hazard Class: UN3G82 Packing Group: HI DOT Reportable Quantity (RQ): 300 IlW135 kg, Termin-8 Note: This solution has been e1Isluated by D.O.T.lesfing methods (4....acFR) and determined not to be flammablelcorrosive. SECnON XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION State Regulation: Recipient must oommunioate an pertinent infonnat'ion hereil'lw employees and customers. The following chemicals associated wittl tile product are subject toO the right..fo-know regu[afion in these-states: Formaldehyde (50-~O-~): Callfcrnia, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New YoTl<:, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Federal Regulations~ OSHA formaldehyde standaId: This product is capable of emitting free formaldehyde and iscovered by the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1048. Environmental: May be subject to SARA 302 and 313 reporting depending upon facility applicability. InternatIonal Regulations~ Listed on the chemical mventories ofthe following countries; Australia, Canada, Europe (EINECS). Japan, and Korea, WHMIS Ingredient ()jsc[osure Listed Componenls: WHMlS Classification: Class B, Division 3. SECTION XVI. OTHER INFORMATION MSDS Prepared. by: Anitox Corp. o = = '-C -.:: = --:\ APPROVAL AUTHORITY: Technical Director 1055 Progress Circle Lawrenceville, GA 30043 PAGE30F4 EFFECTIVE DATE: Oct 15, 2009 678.376.1055 800.241.8357 Fax 678.376.1413 REVrSION #: 8 <<>> AN. SOLUTION'S FOR SAFeR f:£E;D A.ND FOOD <: c; MSDS019 -:=: Hazard Ratings: HEALTH FLAMM REACT OTHER NFPA 3 1 0 HMIS 3 2 0 ..... <:: <:: -+ ..... c 3: Disclaimer: This information contained herein is accllrate to the best of our knowledge. We do not suggest or guarantee !flat any hazards listed herein are the only ones wflich exist. Anitox Corp. makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the safe use of this material in your process or combination with other substances. effects can be aggravated by otller materials and/or this material may aggravate or add to the effects of other materials. This material mall' be released from gas, liquid, or solid materials made directly or Indirectly from it. User has the sole responsibility to determine the slIitabirity of tile msferials for any use and the manner of use contemplated. User must meet all applicable safety' and health standards. :2 <:> 0"