{"operation":"document","citation":"15-0046","title":"Dangerous Goods Department — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2015-06-10","effective_on":null,"summary":"15-0046 response to Dangerous Goods Department concerning 173.22.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0046.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0046.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0046","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2015/150046.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, DC 20590\n1200 New Jersey Avenue SE\nPipeline and Hazardous\nAdministration\nMaterials Safety\nJUN 1 0 2015\nSergio Bustamante M.\nCSAV Portacontenedores SPA.\nDangerous Goods Department\nPlaza Sotomayor 50\nValparaiso, Chile-\nRef. No. 15-0046\nDear Mr. Bustamante:\nThis is in response to your January 30, 2015 e-mail requesting clarification on the proper\nclassification of your customer's shipment of bone charcoal under the Hazardous Materials\nRegulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nIn your letter, you state it is your understanding that bone charcoal containing 12% carbon is\na Division 4.2 pyrophoric solid or self-heating substance when offered for transportation.\nHowever, you also provide laboratory test results that indicate your customer's product does\nnot meet the definition of a Division 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Material). In\naddition, you provide documentation required by 3.3.1, Special Provision 925, of the\nInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) that confirms the product is\nnot a self-heating or pyrophoric solid. You request confirmation that your customer's\nproduct is not subject to the requirements of the HMR.\nIn accordance with § 173.22 of the HMR, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly\nclassify a hazardous material. This Office generally does not perform this function.\nHowever, based on the test data and certification you provided, we agree that your\ncustomer's product does not meet the definition of a Division 4.2 material. Therefore, if\nyour customer's product does not meet any other hazard class as defined in part 173 of the\nHMR, and is not a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or marine pollutant, it is not\nsubject to the HMR.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely;\nFrostar\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nseven.\n5173,32 Shippers Responsebili\n5173.124 Deferitions\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\n15-0046\nFrom:\nSent:\nCiccarone, Michael CTR (PHMSA)\nFriday, March 13, 2015 11:37 AM\nTo:\nHazmat Interps\nSubject:\nFW: Bone Charcoal - request of letter of interpretation,\nSorry guys, here's another one I'm not seeing in filemaker\n-----Original Message--.-\nFrom: Ciccarone, Michael CTR (PHMSA)\nSent: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:10 PM\nTo: Hazmat Interps\nSubject: FW: Bone Charcoal - request of letter of interpretation,\nShante/Alice,\nPlease submit this for a formal letter of interpretation.\nMr. Bustmante's physical address is:\nPlaza Sotomayor 50\nValparaiso\nChile\nThanks,\nMike\n----Original Message----\nFrom: sbustamante@csavgroup.com [mailto:sbustamante@csavgroup.coml\nSent: Friday, January 30, 2015 12:34 PM\nTo: PHMSA HM InfoCenter\nCc: Geller, Shelby CTR (PHMSA); halvarez@csavgroup.com; pilot@csav.com; cherman@csavagency-na.com;\nsecurity.global@csavgroup.com\nSubject: Bone Charcoal - request of letter of interpretation,\nDears: i called few minutes ago to +1(202) 366-4488 and i spoke with Isaac.\nWe kindly ask you for a letter of interpretation, we need to know if the DOT as Competent Authority accept the import\nof this cargo as harmless and the transport inside the country as harmless based on the documentation and description\nof the manufacturing process received from the customer.\nThanks for your cooperation.\nBest Regards,\nSergio Bustamante M.\nPhone: 56-32-220 3666\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n•\nP Please consider the environment before printing this email.\nFrom:\n<shelby.geller.ctr@dot.gov>\nTo:\n<sbustamante@csavgroup.com>,\nDate:\n30-01-2015 12:11\nSubject: RE: Bone Charcoal\nDear Sergio Bustamante M.,\nWe have received your inquiry about the hazardous materials regulations\n(HMR) (49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nThe HMR prescribes the requirements of the Department of Transportation governing the offering and transportation of\nhazardous materials in interstate, intrastate, and foreign commerce by rail car, aircraft, motor vehicle, and vessel. While\nwe cannot provide an exhaustive list of each applicable requirement, we suggest you review section(s) **173.22 and\n173.124(b) for additional information on the shipper's responsibility and the definition of division 4.2 (spontaneously\ncombustible) materials. The hazardous materials regulations are available at the following URL:\nhttp://phmsa.dot.gov/regulations\nIf you require additional assistance, you may contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center, which is staffed with\nregulatory specialists who can quickly answer your questions by phone, Monday through Friday, 9 AM\n- 5 PM EST at +1(202) 366-4488.\nSincerely,\nShelby, Hazardous Materials Specialist\nAn e-mail response from this office is considered informal guidance.\nFormal guidance may be requested in accordance with 49 CFR 105.20.\nhttp://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/interps\n---- Forwarded by Sergio Bustamante/Chile/CSAV on 30-01-2015 14:15 ----\nFrom:\nSergio Bustamante/Chile/CSAV\nTo:\nphmsa.hm-infocenter@dot.gov,\nCc:\nPilot/Chile/CSAV@CSAV_VAP, Hector Alvarez/Chile/CSAV@CSAV_VAP, Security Global/Chile/CSAV@CSAV_VAP\nDate:\n30-01-2015 02:06\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nSubject: Bone Charcoal\nDears:\nWe belongs to CSAV Portacontenedores SPA (Shipping Company).\nWe have a customer who wants to carry \"Bone Charcoal\" from Brazil to USA as non dangerous good. When we detected\nthis situation we reject the shipment because in our opinion the cargo is dangerous good: UN1361, CARBON, class\nThe customer says that the cargo is not dangerous good based on:\n1) To be considered UN1361 the percentage of carbon must be higher that 88% however in this case the percentage of\ncarbon is around 12% (this is stated in the MSDS)\n2) The shipper provided a document where it reads that the cargo passed the tests for self heating substances.\nWe consider that the cargo is dangerous good based on:\n1) The cargo is declared by the customer as \"bone charcoal\", \"charcoal\" is included in the Index of the IMDG Code as\nsynonym of \"carbon\". The raw material of this cargo are bones from bovines which passed through process of\ncarbonization (we have attached the description of manufacturing process received from customer: \"Carbonization of\nthe bones is carried out at a temperature of about 750°C for 8 hours\"), therefore the cargo is Carbon from animal origin\nwhich is clearly listed in the IMDG Code as dangerous good. On the other hand in the IMDG Code there is no mention\nabout the percentage of carbon to be classified as UN1361\n2) The documents received regarding the tests for self heating substances are not valid to exempt the cargo from the\ncondition of dangerous good\nbecause:\n- There are no laboratories accredited by the Brazilian Competent Authority to do this test.\n- In the document there is no mention about that \"the product to be loaded has been correctly sampled by trained staff\nfrom that laboratory and that the sample was correctly tested \" as required by the special provision 925 of the IMDG\nCode.\nWe have attached the documentation received from customer.\nPlease confirm if you agree with our position.\nThanks and Best Regards,\nSergio Bustamante M.\nCSAV DG Dept\nPhone: 56-32-220 3666\n(See attached file: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - MSDS - EN.pdf) (See attached file: Operation Process of Bone\nCharcoal (1).doc)(See attached\nfile: CZI E-468 B (1).pdf)\n(See attached file: Self ignition test for Shipping (1). pdf)\n3\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\n(See attached file: document2015-01-29-101511.pdf)\nP Please consider the environment before printing this email.\nSAFETY DATA S... of Bone Char...\nMATERIAL\nOperation Process\nCZI E-468 B\n(1).pdf\nSelf ignition test document2015….\nfor Shippin...\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nOSHER\nPADRESA\nB.K.A.\nBonechar\nISO 9001\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - MSDS\n1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND COMPANY\nTrade Name: Natural Bone Charcoal\nSynonyms: Bone Char, Animal Bone Char, Bone Black.\nChemical Name: Bone Charcoal•\nChemical Formula: C + [Cao(P04)s(OH)2]\nCompany Name: Bonechar - Carvão Ativado do Brasil Ltda.\nAddress: 980 Pioneira Maria Cavalcanti Ruy Street - Maringá/PR - Zip Code: 87065-090\nPhone Company: (55) 44-3266-1517\nPhax: (55) 44-3266-3673\nPhone for Emergencies: (55) 44-3266-2014\nE-mail: bonechar@bonechar.com.br\n2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS\nCAS No.: 8021-99-6\nReference EINECS: 232-421-2\nCustoms Tariff Number: 3802.9090\nGeneric Name: Hydroxyapatite (Сapo(P04) (0H)2]\nConcentration: C =~12%, Caз(P04)2 = ~88%\nNumber of ONU: The bone charcoal is not listed in ONU number.\n3. Physical and Chemical Properties\nProperty\nSpecification\nCarbon\n9 - 11%\nAcid-soluble Ash\n< 3%\nAsh Insoluble\n0,7\nTricalcium Phosphate\n70 - 76%\nCalcium Carbonate\n7 - 9%\nCalcium Sulfate\nD.1 - 0,2%\n8.5 - 9,5\nTotal Specific Surface Area (BET Nº)\n200m/g|\nSurface Area of Carbon\nIron\n50 m/g|\n< 0.3%\nPore Size\n7,5 - 60.000 nm\nPore Volume\n0.225 cm?/g\n1/4\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nMoisture\n< 5%\nApparent Density\n0,60 - 0,70 g/cm3\nAspect\nGranules\nOdor\nOdorless\n4. FIRST AID\nInhalation: If a person inhale large amounts of particulate matter, transfer the person to an area of fresh air and ventilated, open\nthe clothes and if necessary put oxygen mask. Provide medical care.\nProlonged Inhalation: The Bone Charcoal absorbs oxygen from the air in work for long periods indoors where it is stored can cause\nrespiratory deficiencies. If present disordered breathing, give artificial respiration.\nSkin Contact: There is no danger, and should only be washed with soap and water in abundance until its elimination.\nEye Contact: Wash immediately with running water in abundance for at least 20 minutes.\nIngestion: If swallowed in small doses, does not harm health, if swallowed in excess must give great volume of water and induce\nvomiting.\n5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES\nExplosion: Avoid generating dust; fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a\npotential dust explosion hazard\nThe bone charcoal does not enter burning (their point of combustion in pure oxygen is above 450 ° C).\nExtinguishing Media: Use preferably water under pressure in the form of fog, foam extinguisher, dry chemical or carbon dioxide\nSpecial methods: In case of fire fighting, position yourself with the wind at his back.\nProtection of those involved in fire fighting: Stay in dangerous zone only with suitable chemical protection clothing and with an\noxygen mask independent of the ambient air. In order to avoid contact with skin, keep a safe distance.\n6. EXTENT OF SPILL OR LEAK\nPersonal precautions: Eliminate all sources of ignition, heat and sparks.\nEnvironmental precautions: Prevent spilled material reaches waterways and sewers.\nProcedure for emergency and alarm systems: In case of fire the fire alarm nearest you.\nNeutralization: Not applicable.\nRecovery: Collect material in clean and dry packages identified. Using a water jet for cleaning location.\nDisposition: Dispose of waste in accordance with current legislation.\n7. HANDLING AND STORAGE\nHANDLING\nPrevention of worker exposure: Use proper personal protective equipment.\nGuidelines and precautions for safe handling: For safe handling, use personal protective equipment.\nHygiene measures: Use when needed adequate ventilation. Immediately change contaminated clothing and shoes. Contaminated\nclothing should be changed and washed before reuse. Prophylaxis skin. After the end of the work, wash hands and face and also after\nhandling. It is recommended not to smoke, drink, eat or store food in place and is handling the product.\nSTORAGE\n2/4\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nChemical stability in the long term: Bone Charcoal is not dangerous in storage.\nProper storage conditions: store in rooms where there are no other chemicals products or vapors in the air. Keep plastic bags or\npaper always tightly closed.\nStorage Incompatibilities: The product should be kept away from strong oxidizers.\nRecommended packaging: plastic or paper packages.\nTo avoid loss of property and contamination, the product should be stored in bags of 25 kg or 50 kg, or super bags of 500 kg to 1000\nkg in dry and closed local.\nIt should not be in direct contact with the ground and stacking up to be twenty bags of height, three super sacks or three pallets\n8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION\nAppropriate personal protective equipment: Handling the activated carbon in normal conditions does not present any risk to\nhealth or satety of persons at the tacility. It is recommended to use equipment as appropriate tor their handling.\nProtection Eye / Face: Wear safety goggles to chemicals or wide vision. Contact lenses should not be used when working with\nSkin and body: Wear boots, apron or clothing appropriate for the job. Although not a material irritating to the skin, it is\nrecommended to use gloves scrapes, PVC and / or rubber so as not to dirty their hands.\nRespiratory Protection: When handling with bone charcoal is recommended to use half-face mask for particulates. When the\ncharcoal is wet and stored in tanks, the person may only enter into these tanks with breathing apparatus and mask with air or\noxygen as the activated carbon removes all oxygen from the air indoors.\n9. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION\nLocal Effects:\nEyes: Irritation to be particulate matter.\nLungs: When excessively exposed in an environment with high concentration of dust.\nInternal mucous membranes: Gauses dryness, when exposed to high concentrations due to high power adsorbent.\nSensitization: In contact with the eyes causes irritation due to particulate matter, with the skin there are no records of major side\neffects, can only dry from dehydration and mucous membranes will absorb and therefore dry.\n10. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION\nPotential environmental effects: The activated carbon does not cause damage to the environment and may even be incorporated\ninto the land of agriculture, because it keeps the soil aerated and retains moisture. This is because coal is the source of calcium and\nphosphorus.\nEcotuxicity: No ecological problems are expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.\n11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS\nProduct: On the disposal of the product, you should look for legislation at the municipal, state and federal.\nProduct residues: In the provision of product residue, must be attentive to the legislation at the municipal, state and federal.\nPackaging used: In the provision of used packaging of this product should be alert to the legislation at the municipal, state and\nfederal.\n12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION\n3/4\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nThe Bone charcoal is not classified as hazardous for road, rail, sea and air.\nThe Bone Charcoal is not listed in the UN number.\nThe Bone Charcoal is delivered on paper or polypropylene bags containing 25 kg or 50 kg, or in super bags of 500 kg to 1000 kg.\nProper Shipping Name: Bone Charcoal.\n13. REGUILATIONS\nThis information sheet of chemical safety was based on the following standards:\n\"Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Bone Charcoal.\"The European Standard BS EN\n14456:2004 has the status of a British Standard.\n\"Praducts used for treatment of water intended for human consumption - Inarganic supporting and filtering materials - Methads of\ntest. \"The European Standard BS EN 12902:2004 has the status of a British Standard.\n14. OTHER INFORMATION\nThe information contained in this MSDS has been compiled from various technical publications taken as true. We do not guarantee\nthe accuracy of the data. The sole purpose of this document is to be a guide for proper handling of the material. It is the\nresponsibility of the user determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions.\n4/4\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\nBONECHAR CARVÃO ATIVADO DO BRASIL LTDA.\nBonechar\nEscritório: Rua Pioneira Maria Cavalcanti Ruy 980 - Parque Industrial ||\niSO\n900~\nCEP: 87065-090 Fone: 55-44-3266-1517 Fax: 55-44-3266-3673\nMARINGÁ - PARANÁ - BRASIL\nE-mail: bonechar@bonechar.com.br Site: www.bonechar.com.br\nB.K.A\nPROCESSO DE PRODUÇÃO DO CARVÃO DE OSSO NATURAL / PRODUCTION PROCESS OF\nNATURAL BONE CHARCOAL\n1. Coleta de matéria-prima (ossos bovinos), provenientes de frigoríficos, abatedouros, açougues\nbones) from slaughterhouses, butchers controlled by public health, state and federal inspection services.\ncontrolados pela saúde pública, serviços de inspeção estadual e federal . / Collect raw material (cattle\n2. A matéria-prima é transportada para a fábrica unidade Paiçandu (I) em caminhões apropriados. / The raw\n3. Na fábrica os caminhões são descarregados na recepção, na plataforma da máquina esmagadora. / In\nmaterial is transported to the factory in Paiçandu unit in suitable trucks\nthe factory the trucks are unloaded, in the overwhelming machine platform\n4. Transporte de ossos e descarregamento no pátio para o início do processo de cura- no mínimo 90 dias. /\nTransport the raw material and discharge them in the courtyard to the beginning of the cure process -\nminimum 90 days.\n5. Os ossos são classificados em uma peneira vibratória onde são removidos os ossos moles que não são\nusados para carvão. / The bones are classified on a vibrating screen which are removed the soft bones that\nare not used for bone charcoal.\n6. A moagem dos ossos são feitos\ntransportados em uma rosca elicoidal. / The grinding of the bones are made through a mill where after\n• através de um moinho onde após a moagem os ossos são\ngrinding the bones are transported in a elicoidal thread.\n2nd grinding through elicoidal thread\n7. Transportar os ossos secos para 2º moagem através de rosca elicoidal. / Transporting the dry bones to\ncrushed bones before going to the second mill to remove trace residue.\n8. Peneirar os ossos triturados antes de ir para 2º moinho para remoção de restos de resíduo. / Sieve the\nready for feed the kiln.\n9. Ossos moídos são armazenados prontos para alimentação dos forno. /The ground bones are stored\nbones are transported via a bucket elevator.\n10. Alimentação do forno, os ossos são transportados através de um elevador de canecas. / Kiln feed,\nbox on the Kiln.\n11. Os ossos são depositados em uma caixa de metal sobre o forno. / The bones are deposited in a metal\nprocesso intermitente e a cada 1,5 horas são retirados em torno 10 kg de carvão em cada tubo. /\n12. A carbonização dos ossos é feita a uma temperatura em torno de 750 C° por 8 horas, isto é, em\nCarbonization of the bones is carried out at a temperature of about 750°C for 8 hours, i.e. intermittent\nprocess and the time taken every 1.5 hs to about 10 kg of bone charcoal in each pipe.\n13. O carvão semi-acabado é resfriado em uma peneira vibratória para ensaque, onde o mesmo fica no\nscreen for bagging, where it is in stock to be transported to Maringa (II).\nestoque para ser transportado para unidade Maringá (II). / The semi-finished product is cooled in a vibrating\nThe semi-finished coal is transported to Maringa unit (II) to be processed, i.e. ground.\n14. O carvão semi-acabado é transportado para unidade Maringá (II) para ser processado, isto é moído. /\n15. O carvão é moído de acordo com a especificação do cliente, em peneira vibratória e ensacado em\nis ground according to customer specification, in vibrating screen and bagged in bags of 25 kg or in big bags\nsacos de 25 kg ou em big bag de 1000 kg e posto em pallets, prontos para embarque. / The bone charcoal\nof 1000 kg and put on pallets ready for shipment.\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nORIGINAL\nAGRICIA\nCOLAE DO AS TE\nОд\nMINISTE\nSVA/MARIN: i\nVIGAGRO\nREPÚBLICA FEDERATIVA DO BRASIL\nMINISTÉRIO DA AGRICULTURA, PECUÁRIA E DO ABASTECIMENTO - MAPA\nCERTIFICADO ZOOSSANITÁRIO PARA EXPORTAÇÃO DE CARVÃO DE OSSOS DO\nBRASIL PARA OS ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMÉRICA\nANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR BONE CHAR EXPORTATION FROM BRAZIL\nTO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\nORIGEM / ORIGIN\nCERTIFICADO NÚMERO CERTIECATE NIMBERLAJ 2AIG)\norigem/ Name and address of tire\nNome e endereço do estabelecimento de\nPaiçandu -PR-Brasil\nBonechar-Carvão ativado do Brasil Lida. Estrada para Curizona, lote 6-C-13.\nstablishment of oripin\nNome do exportador/ Name of consignee\nBonechat-Carvão ativado do Brasil Lida\nconsginee\nlindereço do exportador! Address of\nRua Pioneira Maria Cavalcanti Rey. 980 Maringá-PR• Brasil\nIl. DESTINO / DESTINATION\nNome e endereço do estabelecimento de\nestablishment of destination\ndestino! Name and address of the\nPismou Technology, INC. 2925 Waterien Drive. Rochester Itil - M1 - 183049.\nNome do importador/ Name of consignor\nPlymouth Technology, INC\nconsignor\nEndereço do importador/ Address of the\n2925 Waterview Drive, Rochester Hills - MI - 48309 - USA\nII. IDENTIFICAÇÃO E TRANSPORTE / IDENTIFICATIONAND TRANSPORTATION\nQuantidade : Quantir\nMeio de transporte/ Means of transportation\nIdentificação/ Identfication\nTamina 005N\nMaritimo\nIV. INFORMAÇÕES SANITÁRIAS / SANITARY INFORMATION:\nEu, abaixo assinado, Veterinário Oficial, certifico que:\nI. the undersigned Official Veterinarian. certify that:\n1. O carvão de osso foi derivado de bovinos: The hone char wus derived from bovine. '\n2.\nDurante o processamento o carvão de osso foi aquecido a uma temperatura minima de 800 graus C/\nDuring processing the hone char was heated to a minimum of $00 degrees C\nLocal / Place: meningé - PR-Man bara: Date: 06C1. 2015\nVeterinário Oficial/ Official Veterinarian\nNome/Name: Janismer Pous Cit go\nCarimbo e Assinatura do Veterinário Oficial Stamp and Signature of Official Teterinarian\nFRANCISHA\n•ERES ORTEGA\nS00: C21\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nMTD\nMINTON, TREHARNE\n& DAVIES LIMITED\nConsulting Scientists, Mariners \" Sagineers\nAnalytical & Testing Laborafories\nOur ref: PS/ajr\nPublic Auntys/s\nCertificate No: R13- 08585\n24# June 2013\nheating. The sample was received from 18th June 2013 and tested as detailed below. Sample identified as:-\nWe hereby certify that we have analysed the undermentioned sample of Material for propensity towards self\nJERET W2060\nPRODUCT\nTest Method:\nTransport of Dangerous Goods\nUnited Nations Recommendations on the\nSection 33.3 Division 4.2\nManual of Tests and Criteria - Sth revised edition\nDate of testing\n21.6.2013\nSection 33.3 1.3.1 Pyrophoric Solids\nThe Sample failed to ignite in air within 5 minutes\nSection 33.3 1.3.3. Self heating substances\ntemperature monitored for 24 hours.\nThe sample was heated in air at 140°C in a 100mm test cube and its\nThe sample temperature did not exceed 200°C.\nConclusion:\nThe sample is not a pyrophoric solid of Division 42.\nThe sample is not a self heating substance of Division 4.2.\nMINTON, TREHARNE & DAVIES LTD\nAllomon\nJ. Robinson\nBSc, MSc, MChemA, CSci, CChem, FRSC, MAPA, MIFST\nJeret Ltd\nFor the attention of: Jerry Elvin\n4 Birchgrove,\nHouston\nPentrewshire\nPA6 7DF\nEne: Neill Clerk & Murray cover letter & UPS Consignment Note:\nHEAD OFFICE\nMERTON HOUSE, CROESCADARN CLOSt; CARDIFF CF23 8HF UK\nALSO OFFICES AT LONDON, HOUSTON, SINGAPORE, CARMARTHEN\nTEL +44(0)2920540000 FAX EAX (0)29 20540111\nEMAIL.\nmtd@minton.co.uk\nWEBSITE:\nwww.minton.co.uk\nREGISTRATION NUMBER: ENGLAND 435262\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nDGR\nPage 16 of 40\ntest report, are given in the current edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part II. The statement of approval\nDangerous Goods. The applicable classification procedures, test methods and criteria, and an example of a suitable\nmust contain the classification and the relevant transport conditions.\n3.4.1.2.5 Transport of Samples\nSamples of self-reactive substances not listed in Appendix C.1, for which a complete set of test results is not\navalas for d which are us traces type pruthed se following contions are assigned to one of the appropriate\n(a) the available data indicate that the sample would be no more dangerous than self-reactive substances type B:\nthe available data indicate that the control temperature, if any, is sufficiently low to prevent any dangerous\ndecomposition and sufficiently high to prevent any dangerous phase separation.\n3.4.1.2.6 Temperature Control Requirements\nself-reactive substances, which require temperature control during transport are forbidden for transport by air unless\nWith the exception of self-reactive solids of type B which are forbidden for transport by air under any circumstance,\nexempted (see 2.1.2). Self-reactive substances must be subject to temperature control if their self-accelerating\n3.4.1.2.7 Desensitization of Self-reactive Substances\niluent. When a diluent is used, the self-reactive substance must be tested with the diluent present in the\n4.1.2.7.1 In order to ensure safety in transport, self-reactive substances may be desensitized by the use of:\nconcentration and form to be used in transport.\nleakage from the package must not be used.\n3.4.1.2.7.2 Diluents which may allow a self-reactive substance to concentrate to a dangerous extent in the event of\nthose solids or liquids which have no detrimental influence on the thermal stability and hazard type of the self-\n3.4.1.2.7.3 The diluent must be compatible with the self-reactive substance. In this regard, compatible diluents are\nreactive substance.\nbe protected from direct sunlight and all sources of heat and be placed in adequately ventilated areas.\nDuring the course of transport, packages or unit load devices containing self-reactive substances of Division 4.1 must\n3.4.1.3 Solid Desensitized Explosives\n3.4.1.3.1 Solid desensitized explosives are explosive substances which are wetted with water or alcohols or are\nSubsection 4.2-List of Dangerous Goods for solid desensitized explosives are UN 1310, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1336,\ndiluted with other substances to form a homogeneous solid mixture to suppress their explosive properties. Entries in\n3344, 3364, 3365, 3366, 3367, 3368, 3369, 3370, 3376, 3380 and 3474.\n1337, 1344, 1347, 1348, 1349, 1354, 1355, 1356, 1357, 1517, 1571, 2555, 2556, 2557, 2852, 2907, 3317, 3319,\n3.4.1.3.2 Substances that:\n(a) Saves een provisionally accepted into Class 1 according to Test Series 1 and 2 but exempted from Test\n(b) are not self-reactive substances of Division 4.1;\n(c) are not substances of Class 5:\nare also assigned to Division 4.1. UN 2956, UN 3241, UN 3242 and UN 3251 are such entries.\n3.4.2 Division 4.2-Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion\n3.4.2.1 Definition\nunder normal conditions encountered in transport, or to heating up in contact with air, and being then liable to catch\nDivision 4.2—Substances liable to spontaneous combustion. Substances, which are liable to spontaneous heating\nabout:blank\n23/01/2015\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nDGR\nPage 17 of 40\nfire.\nThe following types of substances are classified in Division 4.2:\n• pyrophoric substances; and\n• self-heating substances.\n3.4.2.2 Properties\ngenerates heat. If the rate of heat production exceeds the rate of heat loss, then the temperature of the substance\nSelt-heating of a substance is a process where the gradual reaction of that substance with oxygen (in the air)\nwill rise which, after an induction time, may lead to self-ignition and combustion. Two types of substances can be\ndistinguished with spontaneous combustion properties.\n3.4.2.2.1 Pyrophoric Substances\nquantities, ignite within 5 minutes of coming in contact with air. These substances are the most liable to spontaneous\nPyrophoric substances (liquid or solid) including mixtures and solutions are substances which, even in small\ncombustion.\n3.4.2.2.2 Self-heating Substances\nSelf-heating substances are substances, which in contact with air without an additional energy supply are liable to\nself-heating. These substances will ignite only in large amounts (kilograms) and after long periods of time (hours or\ndays).\n3.4.2.3 Classification\n3.4.2.3.1 Pyrophoric Solids\nith the test methods and criteria of in the current edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part Ill, subsectio\nolids are considered pyrophoric solids which must be classified in Division 4.2 if, in tests performed in accordanc\n33.3.1, the sample ignites in one of the tests.\nlAUDO\n3.4.2.3.2 Pyrophoric Liquids\nwith the test methods and criteria of the current edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection\nLiquids are considered pyrophoric liquids which must be classified in Division 4.2 if, in tests performed in accordance\n33.3.1, the liquid ignites in the first part of the test, or if it ignites or chars the filter paper.\n3.4.2.3.3 Self-heating Substances\n3.4.2.3.3.1 A substance must be classified as a self-heating substance of Division 4.2 if, in tests performed ir\nsubsection 33.3.1:\naccordance with the test method and criteria in the current edition of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I!!\n(a)\na positive result is obtained in a test using a 25mm sample cube at 140°C;\n(b)\na positive result is obtained in a test using a 100mm sample cube at 140°C and a negative result is obtained in\nof more than 3 m°:\na test using a 100mm cube sample at 120°C and the substance is to be transported in packages with a volume\n(0) a positiven a m m cued sampit at g° and the subslance t0 0 c apored in pace rages it a voidine\nof more than 450 L; and\n1) a test sing a 15 medie sample it 1000 mm sample cube at 140°C and a posive resul is oblained in\n312d must not Be classied in Dis, on 4-2 but ty Division 4.1 (so 34 21ive resul according to this test\n3.4.2.3.3.3 A substance must not be classified in Division 4.2 if:\n(a) a negative result is obtained in the test using a 100mm sample cube at at.140°C;\nabout blank\n23/01/2015\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nDGR\nPage 18 of 40\n(c) a positive result is obtained in the test using a 100mm sample cube at 140°C and a negative result is obtained\nin the test using a 25 mm cube sample at 140°C, a negative result is obtained in the test using a 100mm cube\nsample at 100°C and the substance is to be transported in packagings with a volume not more than 450 L\n3.4.2.4 Packing Group Criteria\n3.4.2.4.1 Pyrophoric Substances\nPyrophoric liquids and solids of Division 4.2 must be assigned to Packing Group I.\n3.4.2.4.2 Self-heating Substances\nSelf-heating substances must be allocated to packing groups in accordance with the following criteria:\n3.4.2.4.2.1 Packing Group I|\n140°C.\nPacking Group I! must be assigned if the substance gives a positive result in the test using a 25mm cube sample at\n3.4.2.4.2.2 Packing Group II!\nPacking Group III must be assigned to the substance if:\n(a) a positive result is obtained in the test using a 100mm sample cube at 140°C and a negative result is obtained\nvolume of more than 3 m*;\nin the test using a 25 mm cube sample at 140°C and the substance is to be transported in packagings with a\n(b)\na positive result is obtained in a test using a 100mm sample cube at 140°C and a negative result is obtained in\nhe test using a 25 mm cube sample at 140°C, a positive result is obtained in the test using a 100mm cub\nample at 120°C and the substance is to be transported in packagings with a volume of more than 450 L; c\nc) a positive result is obtained in the test using a 100 mm sample cube at 140°C and a negative result is obtainer\nsample at 100°C.\nn the test using a 25 mm cube sample at 140°C and a positive result is obtained in a test using a 100 mm cubi\n3.4.3 Division 4.3—Substances Which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases\n3.4.3.1 Definition\nwhich, by interaction with water, are liable to become spontaneously flammable or to give off flammable gases in\nDivision 4.3-Substances, which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Dangerous when wet). Substances\ndangerous quantities.\nemits flammable gas.\nWhere the term \"Water-reactive\" is used in these Regulations, it refers to a substance, which in contact with water\n3.4.3.2 Properties\nCertain substances in contact with water, emit flammable gases which can form explosive mixtures with air. Such\nunprotected gil is the restored is ae and Tames may endanger people and the environmen. The test.\n3.4.3.3 Classification\nSuborned is aco dance lace wie meted an antena in the mut be on of ile anua rests and Crieria.\nPart Ill, subsection 33.4.1:\n(a) spontaneous ignition takes place in any step of the test procedure; or\n(b) there is an evolution of a flammable gas at a rate greater than 1 L/kg of the substance per hour.\n3.4.3.3.1 Principle of the Method\nabout:blank\n23/01/2015\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\n(NTD)\nMINTON, TREHARNE\n& DAVIES LIMITED\nInayared: desting laboratories\nOur ref: PS/ajr\nCertificate No: R13- 08585\n24\" June 2013\nheating. The sample was received from 18 June 2013 and tested as detailed below, Sample identified as:-\nWe hereby certify that we have analysed the undermentioned sample of Material for propensity towards solf\nJERET W2060\nPRODUCT\nTest Method:\nTransport of Dangerous Goods\nUnited Nations Recommendations on the\nSection 33.3 Division 4.2\nManual of Tests and Criteria - Sth revised edition\nDate of testing\n21.6.2013\nSection 33.3 1.3.1 Pyrophoric Solids\nThe Sample failed to ignite in air within 5 minutes\nSection 33.3 1.3.3. Self heating substances\ntemperature monitored for 24 hours.\nThe sample was heated in air at 140°C in a 100mm test cube and its\nThe sample temperature did not exceed 200°C.\nConclusion:\nThe sample is not a pyrophoric solid of Division 4.2.\nThe sample is not a self heating substance of Division 4.2.\nMINTON, TREHARNE & DAVIES LTI\nMAlloman\nBSc, MSc, MChemA, CSci, CChem, FRSC, MAPA, MIFST\nJ. Robinson\nJeret Lid\nFor the attention of: Jerry Elvin\nIlouston\n4 Birchgrove,\nPentrewshire\nPAG 7DF\nEne: Neill Clerk & Murray cover letter & UPS Consignment Note:\nHEAl OFFICE\nALSO OFFICES AT LONDON, HOUSTON, SINGAPORE, CAKMAKTHEN\nMERTON HOUSE, CROESCAUARN CIOS, CAKE C123 SHE UK\nTEL 1++ (0)29205-10000 Eat +41(0)29 20540111\nintd@minton.co.uk\nWEBSITE www.winton.co.nk\nREGISTRATION ATMASK: FRGLAND 195262\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\nMINTON, TREHARNE & DAVIES LTD.\nCONSULTING SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS\nANALYTICAL & TESTING LABORATORIES\nTelephone:\nHead Olice\nRapiscratica No.: England 495262\nfax:\n(91222)5-003\nHead Office and Laborzaries\nAlter Hours:\nTel4x:\n7103 MINTON\n01227) 5401\nMERTON HOUSE,\nCROESCADARN CLOSE,\nPENTWYN,\nCOPIES TE\nCARDIFF, CF2 7HE.\nN. MCMILLAN\nC. DAVIDSON!\nJ.R. ELVIN\nCertificale/Coal No. C3178:001/96\nOur ref CRM/AJD\nJ. RusSEL\n6 August 1996\nWe hereby certify that we have analysed the undermentioned sample in accordance with the\nseit-heating test for Charcoal as specified by IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes\nAugus: 199. Sample identific ed\nThe sample was received by us via Tate & Lyie Process Technology on the 2nc\n-\n\"8 X 24 BONE CHARCOAL\"\nTest Method\nThe test sample was heated at 140°C for 12 hours in a 100mm side stainless steel mesh\n..man so.,\ncage and its temperature monitored.\n- :\nTest Results\nThe sample did not undergo spontaneous ignition during the lest period.\nThe temperature of the sample did not reach 200°C during the rest period.\nCote The temperature indicated by the thermocouple in the middle of the sample indicated\nmaximum temperature of 142°\nMINTON, TREHARNE & DAVIES LTD\nC.R. Mullins\nlor the attention of Mr A. Newto\nfaersk Line UT\n1 Canada Square\nLondon\nCanary Wharf\nE14 5DP\nPage 1 of l","truncated":false,"body_characters":34809}