{"operation":"document","citation":"10-0130","title":"Syngenta — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2010-12-06","effective_on":null,"summary":"10-0130 response to Syngenta concerning 172.101.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0130.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0130.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-10-0130","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretations/2010/100130.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE\nWashington. D.C. 20590\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials\nSafety Administration\nDEC - 6 2010\nMr. Eric Kelly\nSyngenta\nP.O. Box 13800\nGreensboro, NC 27419\nReference No. 10-0130\nDear Mr. Kelly,\nThis is in response to your e-mail requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the transportation of your\nproduct, Dual Magnum. You state your product does not meet the definition of any of\nthe hazard classes specified in the HMR. You also state that because your product\ncontains naphthalene «= 1%), which is listed in the Hazardous Substance Table in\nappendix A to the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), it is regulated as a\nClass 9 material only when the quantity of naphthalene in a single container equals or\nexceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) of 100 lbs. per package as indicated in the\nHazardous Substance Table. You ask whether your understanding is correct that your\nproduct is not subject to the HMR unless the naphthalene meets the RQ of 100 lbs. per\npackage. You further ask whether transporting this product would require the use of a\nspecial permit (DOT-SP L2412).\nAs provided in § 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a\nhazardous material. This office generally does not perform this function. However,\nbased on the information provided, if your product does not meet the definition of any\nof the hazard classes in Part 173, does not meet the RQ (100 lbs. in this case) for the\nmaterial, and is not a hazardous waste or marine pollutant (see § 171.8), then you are\nunderstandingthat it is not subjectto the HMR is correct; As provided-in § 171.8, the\nterm \"hazardous material\" includes hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, marine\npollutants, elevated temperature materials, materials designated as hazardous in the\nHMT (see § 172.101), and materials that meet the defining criteria for hazard classes\nand divisions in Part 173 of Subchapter C of the HMR.\nBased on the information provided in your email,itappearsthat your product, Dual Magnum, is\nnot regulated under the HMR. To be classified as a hazardous substance, a material would have to\nmeet the definition of a hazardous substance in § 171.8 which states that a hazardous substance\nmeans a material, including its mixtures and solutions, that\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n(1) Is listed in the appendix A to § 172.10 1 of this subchapter;\n(2) Is in a quantity, in one package, which equals or exceeds the reportable quantity (RQ) listed in\nthe appendix A to §172.101 of this subchapter; and\n(3) When in a mixture or solution(i)\nFor radionuclides, conforms to paragraph 7 of the appendix A to §172.101.\n(ii) For other than radionuclides, is in a concentration by weight which equals or exceeds the\nconcentration corresponding to the RQ of the material, as shown in the following table:\nI\nConcentration by weight\nRQ pounds (kilograms)\nPercent PPM\n5000 (2270) 10 100,000\n11000 (454) 2 20,000\n100 (45.4) 0.2 2,000\n10 (4.54) 0.02 200\n1 (0.454) 0.002 20\nThe term does not include petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is not\notherwise specifically listed or designated as a hazardous substance in appendix A to §172.101 of\nthis subchapter, and the term does not include natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas,\nor synthetic gas usable for fuel (or mixtures of natural gas and such synthetic gas).\nHowever, it should be noted that a material can meet the Class 9 definition for reasons other than\nbeing a hazardous substance. A Class 9 material is defined as a material that presents a hazard\nduring transportation but does not meet the definition of any other hazard class (see § 173.140).\nWith regard to your question concerning special permit DOT-SP 12412, applying for a\nspecial permit is not applicable to a material that is not regulated under the HMR.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact this office should you have additional\nquestions.\nSincerely,\n-7~~~:-~-\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nDrakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nFrom: Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA) 10- 013U\nSent: Thursday, June 24,20102:49 PM\nTo: 'Eric Kelly'\nSubject: RE: Interpretation of DOT's definition of a liquid hazardous material\nThank you\n-----Original Message----From:\nEric Kelly [mailto:Eric.Kelly@SSCOOP.COM]\nSent: Thursday, June 24, 2818 2:48 PM\nTo: Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nSubject: RE: Interpretation of DOT's definition of a liquid hazardous material\nSouthern States Cooperative, Inc.\n6686 West Broad Street\nP.O. Box 26234\nRichmond, VA 23268\n(884) 281-1584\n-----Original Message----From:\ncarolyn.drakeford@dot.gov [mailto:carolyn.drakeford@dot.gov]\nSent: Thursday, June 24, 2818 2:19 PM\nTo: Eric Kelly\nSubject: RE: Interpretation of DOT's definition of a liquid hazardous material\nCan you please send me your address and telephone?\n-----Original Message----From:\nINFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Thursday, June 17, 2818 8:47 AM\nTo: Drakeford, Carolyn (PHMSA)\nSubject: FW: Interpretation of DOT's definition of a liquid hazardous material\nCarolyn,\nThanks,\nRob\nThis gentleman would like an official interpretation on the issue below.\n-----Original Message----From:\nEric Kelly [mailto:Eric.Kelly@SSCOOP.COM]\nSent: Wednesday, June 16, 2818 3:87 PM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nCc: Tracy Fleming; Jim Wright\nSubject: Interpretation of DOT's definition of a liquid hazardous material\nCompleted via phone by RB on 6/16 @3:19 am\nThis is a follow-up to my telephone discussion yesterday with an OHMS representative\nconcerning the subject issue.\nPlease review my interpretation of a DOT regulated liquid hazardous material as it pertains\nto DOT-SP 12412 (copy attached).\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nIn reviewing the characteristics of a product for determination of DOT regulation\napplicabilitYJ I conclude that a liquid mixture/solution that doesn't meet any other\nidentified hazard class (1-8)J becomes a Class 9 regulated hazardous material only when it\nequals or exceeds the RQ of a hazardous substance defined in DOT's Appendix A.\nFor example: Based on the documented characteristics of the product Dual Magnum (MSOS\nattached)J this product does not meet DOT's definition of a hazard Class 1 thru 8. HoweverJ\ndue to the existence of naphthalene «=1%) in this productJ it does meet ~OT's definition of\na Class 9 Miscellaneous Hazardous Material when the pounds of naphthalene in a single\ncontainer equals or exceeds DOT's Appendix A defined RQ of 100 lbs. (or 1J700 gallons of Dual\nMagnum in this example).\nWould you concur with this interpretation of the regulation in determining that this product\nis not a DOT regulated liquid hazardous material requiring use of OOT-SP 12412 until the\ndefined RQ is met?\n(lJ700 gallons contained in one tank per the example above) Please advise. Thanks ...\n«SP12412_2006126418.pdf» «OualMagnumMSOS.pdf»\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nsyngenta\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nSyngenta Crop Protection, Inc.\nIn Case of Emergency, Call\nPost Office Box 18300\n1-800-888-8372\nGreensboro, NC 27419\n1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION\nProduct Name:\nDUAL MAGNUM\nProduct No.: A9793D\nEPA Signal Word:\nCaution\nActive Ingredient(%):\ns-Metolachlor (83.7%)\nCAS No.: 87392-12-9\nChemical Name:\nAcetamide, 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-6-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxy-1-methylethyl], (S)\nChemical Class:\nChloroacetanilide Herbicide\nEPA Registration Number(s): 100-816\nSection(s) Revised: 2, 3, 8, 13, 15\n2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION\nHealth and Environmental\nHarmful if inhaled. May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Vapors\nmay cause drowiness and dizziness.\nHazardous Decomposition Products\nMay decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.\nPhysical Properties\nAppearance:\nGolden brown liquid\nOdor:\nSweet\nUnusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards\nDuring a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.\n3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\nMaterial\nOSHA\nPEL\nOther\nCarcinogen\nNTP/LARC/OSHA\nPetroleum Solvent\nNot Established\nNot Established\nNot Established\nNo\n1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene (<= 1%)\nNot Established\n25 ppm TWA\n25 ppm TWA**\nNo.\nNaphthalene (<= 1%)\n10 ppm TWA\n10 ppm TWA (skin)\n10 ppm TWA **\nSee \"Toxicity\", Sec.\ns-Metolachlor (83.7%)\nNot Established\nNot Established\n10 mg/m TWA*** No\n11\n**\nrecommended by NIOSH\n*** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)\nSyngenta Hazard Category: C, S\nIngredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous. Values are not product specifications.\n4. FIRST AID MEASURES\nHave the product container, label or Material Safety Data Sheet with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison\ncontol center or doctor, or going for treatment.\nProduct Name: DUAL MAGNUM\nPage: 1\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nIngestion: Ifswallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment\nadvice. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after calling 800-8888372\nor by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.\nEye Contact: Ifin eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if\npresent, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or\ndoctor for treatment advice.\nSkin Contact: Ifon skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20\nminutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.\nInhalation: If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial\nrespiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth ifpossible. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or\ndoctor for further treatment advice.\nNotes to Physician\nThere is no specific antidote if this product is ingested.\nTreat symptomatically.\nPersons suffering a temporary allergic reaction may respond to treatment with antihistamines or steroid creams and/or\nsystemic steroids.\nContains petroleum distillate - vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.\nMedical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by Exposure\nNone known.\nL-Is_, F_I_RE_F_IG_H_T_I_N_G_M_E_A_S_U_RE_S ___________________\n...~\nFire and Explosion\nFlash Point (Test Method): > 200°F (Setaflash)\nFlammable Limits (% in Air): Lower: Not Applicable Autoignition Temperature: Not Available\nFlammability: Not Applicable\nUnusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity Hazards\nDuring a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.\nIn Case ofFire\nUse dry chemical, foam or C02 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.\nEvacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion.\nPrevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental\ndamage. Ifwater is used to fight fire, dike and collect runoff.\n16, ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES\nIn Case of Spill or Leak\nControl the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or contaminating soil or from entering sewage and\ndrainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions outlined in Section 8. Cover\nentire spill with absorbing material and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent (e.g.\ncommercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span). Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into\ncompatible disposal container. Once all material is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange\nfor disposition.\n17. HANDLING AND STORAGE\nUpper: Not Applicable\nStore the material in a well-ventilated, secure area out ofreach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages\nor tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a\npotential for exposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.\nIs. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION\nProduct Name: DUAL MAGNUM Page: 2\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nTHE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR\nTHE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT.\nFOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSUL TTHE PRODUCT LABEL.\nIngestion: Eye Contact: Skin Contact: Inhalation: Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for\nexposure to the material. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.\nWhere eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be\nequipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.\nWhere contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber\nor Viton), coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant footwear.\nA respirator is not normally required when handling this substance. Use effective engineering controls to\ncomply with occupational exposure limits.\nIn case of emergency spills, use a NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P or HE filter.\n\\9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\nAppearance: Golden brown liquid\nOdor: Sweet\nMelting Point: Not Applicable\nBoiling Point: Not Available\nSpecific Gravity/Density: 1.09 g/cm3 @ 68°F (20°C)\npH: 5.5 (1 % solution in H20 @ 77°F (25°C»\nSolubility in H20\ns-Metolachlor:\nVapor Pressure\ns-Metolachlor: 2.8 x 1 0(-5) mmHg @ 77°F (25°C)\n\\10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY\nStability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions.\nHazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.\nConditions to A void: None known.\nMaterials to Avoid: None known.\nHazardous Decomposition Products: May decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.\n11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION\nAcute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)\nIngestion:\nDermal:\nOral (LD50 Rat) : 3425 mg/kg body weight\nDermal (LD50 Rabbit) Inhalation:\nInhalation (LC50 Rat) : Eye Contact: Moderately Irritating (Rabbit)\nSkin Contact: Slightly Irritating (Rabbit)\nSkin Sensitization: Sensitizing (Guinea Pig)\n> 2000 mg!kg body weight\n> 2.61 mg!l air - 4 hours\nReproductivelDevelopmental Effects\ns-Metolachlor: None observed.\nProduct Name: DUAL MAGNUM Page: 3\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nChronic/Subchronic Toxicity Studies\ns-Metolachlor: None observed.\nCarcinogenicity\ns-Metolachlor: Benign liver tumors at high dose levels (female rats).\nOther Toxicity Information\nNone\nToxicity of Other Components\n1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene «= 1%)\nTest results reported in Section II for the final product take into account any acute hazards related to the 1,2,4trimethylbenzene\nin the formulation.\nNaphthalene «= 1%)\nTest results reported in Section 11 for the final product take into account any acute hazards related to the\nnaphthalene in the formulation.\nChronic overexposure to naphthalene can affect the liver, kidney, respiratory tract and blood.\nCarcinogen Status:\nNTP: Anticipated Carcinogen\nIARC: Group 2B Possible Human Carcinogen\nPetroleum Solvent\nMay cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Excessive inhalation causes headache, dizziness,\nnausea and loss ofmotor skills.\nTarget Organs\nActive Ingredients\ns-Metolachlor: Liver\nInert Ingredients\n1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene: Not Applicable\nNaphthalene: Liver, kidney, respiratory tract, blood\nPetroleum Solvent: Eye, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system\nSummary of Effects\ns-Metolachlor:\nVery toxic to aquatic life.\nEcotoxicity Effects\ns-Metolachlor:\nFish (Rainbow Trout) 96-hour LC50 11.9 ppm\nGreen Algae 5-day EC50 0.008 ppm\nBird (Bobwhite Quail) LD50 Oral> 2510 mglkg\nInvertebrate (Water Flea) 48-hour EC50 26 ppm\nEnvironmental Fate\ns-Metolachlor:\nThe information presented here is for the active ingredient, s-metolachlor.\nLow bioaccumulation potential. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Sinks in water (after 24 h).\n113.DISPOS~~ CONSIDERATIONS\nDisposal\nProduct Name: DUAL MAGNUM Page: 4\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nDo not reuse product containers. Dispose ofproduct containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and\nfederal health and environmental regulations.\nCharacteristic Waste: Not Applicable\nListed Waste: Contains Naphthalene Ul65\nDOT Classification\nGround Transport - NAFT A\nPackages < 1700 gal. - Not regulated.\nPackages> 1700 gal.\nProper Shipping Name: RQ Other Regulated Substances, Liquid, N.O.S. (Naphthalene)\nHazard Class or Division: Class 9\nIdentification Number: NA 3082\nPacking Group: PG III\nAir Transport - NAFT A\nPackages < 1700 gal. - Not regulated.\nB/L Freight Classification\nHerbicides, NOI (NMC Class 60)\nComments\nWater Transport International\nProper Shipping Name:\n< 1700 gal.\nEnvironmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (s-Metolachlor), Marine Pollutant\n> 1700 gal.\nRQ Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (s-Metolachlor, Naphthalene), Marine Pollutant\nHazard Class or Division: Class 9\nIdentification Number: UN 3082\nPacking Group: PG III\nIMDG EMS #: F-A, S-F\nAir Transport - International\nProper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (s-Metolachlor)\nHazard Class or Division: Class 9\nIdentification Number: UN 3082\nPacking Group: PG III\nPacking Auth.: 914 Special Provision A97\nNote: Max. inner package: plastic - 5 liters, metal - 10 liters\nMax. single package: 450 liters\n115. REGULATORY INFORMATION\nEPCRA SARA Title III Classification\nSection 3111312 Hazard Classes: Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Acute Health Hazard\nChronic Health Hazard\n1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene «= 1%) (CAS No. 95-63-6)\nNaphthalene «= 1%) (CAS No. 91-20-3)\nCalifornia Proposition 65\nNot Applicable\nCERCLAISARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ)\nReport product spills> 1,700 gal. (based on naphthalene [RQ = 100 Ibs.] content in the formulation)\nRCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)\nProduct Name: DUAL MAGNUM Page: 5","truncated":false,"body_characters":18046}