{"operation":"document","citation":"15-0149","title":"Tailgate In A Box — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2016-04-01","effective_on":null,"summary":"15-0149 response to Tailgate In A Box concerning 171.8, 172.101, 173.21, 173.24, 173.24a, 173.308.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0149.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0149.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0149","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2016/150149.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nMaterials Safety\nPipeline and Hazardous\nAdministration\nAPR 0 1 2016\nMr. Matthew MacLean\nTailgate In A Box®\n27 Haring Drive\nOld Tappan, New Jersey 07675-7334\nReference No. 15-0149\nDear Mr. MacLean:\nThis is in response to your July 14, 2015 e-mails and subsequent telephone conversations with\na member of my staff requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;\n49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the transportation of \"UN 1057, Lighters containing\nflammable gas, 2.1 (flammable gas)\" placed in a kit your company manufactures and has\nnamed \"Tailgate In A Box®.\" Specifically, you request confirmation of your understanding\nthat no regulatory language exists in § 173.308 that would prevent butane lighters from being\nplaced in one packaging with other hazardous and/or non-hazardous materials.\nAs you have discussed with a member of my staff, the HMR permit lighters, as defined in\n§ 171.8, that have been manufactured, examined, and successfully tested in accordance with\nthe criteria specified in § 173.308(a) and (b) to be packaged together with other hazardous and\nnon-hazardous materials as prescribed in §§ 173.21(e), 173.24(e)(4), 173.24a(c)(1), and\n173.308(c), (d) and (e).\nYou stated that the lighter would be placed in a fiberboard box with paper and plastic eating\nutensils and paper products, and one aluminum tray filled with \"Instant Lighting Charcoal\nBriquets,\" manufactured by Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC, in Roswell, GA. The material\nsafety data sheet (MSDS) you provided for the briquettes describes them as \"UN 1361,\nCarbon, 4.2 (spontaneously combustible material), Packing Group (PG) III,\" when shipped by\nvessel and as unregulated when transported by ground under 49 CFR 172.101(c)(12)(iv). The\nmixture.\nMSDS also states the briquettes are treated with an accelerant that is a hydrocarbon solvent\n49 CFR 172.101(c)(12)(iv) states that \"Except when a proper shipping name in the Table is\npreceded by a plus (t) ...(iv) if it is specifically determined that a material is not a forbidden\nmaterial and does not meet the definition of any hazard class, the material is not a hazardous\nmaterial.\" This exception does not apply to the accelerant treated briquettes you described\nbecause the MSDS you provided describes the briquettes as a hazardous material, \"UN 1361,\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nCarbon, 4.2, III.\" This classification is not mode specific and would remain in place unless\nyou company has specific test data that shows the material as packaged no longer meets the\ndefinition of a hazard class.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\n•\nEdmonson\n•\n5173,308\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nEscutions\nFrom:\nEdmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nSent:\nTo:\nWednesday, July 15, 2015 4:31 PM\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA); Goodall, Shante CTR (PHMSA)\nSubject:\nFW: Exceptions for Safety Matches\nLadies -\nPlease enter this clarification letter (below) in Filemaker and assign it to me.\nThanks,\nEileen Edmonson\nUSDOT/PHMSA\n(202) 366-7041 (f)\n(202) 366-4481 (w)\neileen.edmonson@dot.gov (e-mail)\ninfocntr@dot.gov (Hazmat Info Center E-mail)\nhttp://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat (website)\nFrom: matthew.maclean@ecoeasyllc.com [mailto:matthew.maclean@ecoeasyllc.com]\nTo: Edmonson, Eileen (PHMSA)\nSent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3:42 PM\nSubject: Re: Exceptions for Safety Matches\nElieen,\nTo confirm our phone call, we agree that there is no language in section 173.308 that would prevent lighters\nfrom being shipped in outer container along with other contents subject to the HMR as long as lighters are\npackaged in accordance with all other requirements of section 173.308. Can you please confirm this?\nThank you,\nMatthew MacLean\nOn Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 3:06 PM, matthew.maclean@ecoeasyllc.com <matthew.maclean@ecoeasyllc.com>\nwrote:\nHi Eileen,\nThank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I understand from our phone call that in order to ship our\nproducts commercially we need to clearly label on the outside of the product that the lighter and charcoal are\ncontained within the package as well as make sure the hazmat diamond is clearly visible on outside shipping\ncontainer.\nThanks,\nMatt MacLean\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\n• On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:28 PM, <eileen.edmonson@dot.gov> wrote:\nHello Matthew,\nHere is the letter we discussed concerning safety matches and their exceptions under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR;\n49 CFR Parts 171-180).\nhttp://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfiles/PHMSA/Interpretations/2010/100072.pdf\naddress: infocntr@dot.gov\nIf you wish to write us for a letter of clarification that is specific to your issue, you can e-mail it to us at the\nI hope this information is helpful.\nSincerely,\nEileen Edmonson\nUSDOT/PHMSA\n1-800-467-4922\n202-366-7401 (fax)\nwww.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat\ninfocntr@dot.gov\nMatthew MacLean\nhttp://www.instagating.com\nInstagate: Tailgate In A Box®\nOffice: +1(888)-559-9486 ext. 101\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\n• Mobile: 201-741-4386\nMatthew MacLean\nhttp://www.instagating.com\nInstagate: Tailgate In A Box®\nMobile: 201-741-4386\nOffice: +1(888)-559-9486 ext. 101\n3\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nINSTANT LIGHTING\nCHARCOAL BRIQUETS\nROYAL\nOAK\nSECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION\nTRADE NAME: Instant Lighting Charcoal Briquets\nBRAND NAMES: Royal Oak, Great Lakes, Grill Time, Nature-Glo, Ole Diz and private labels\nDATE: 08/03/2010\nSUPERSEDES DATE: 01/02/2009\nMANUFACTURER: ROYAL OAK ENTERPRISES, LLC.\nADDRESS:\n1 Royal Oak Avenue\nRoswell, GA 300076\nMANUFACTURER PHONE: 678 461-3200\n24/7 EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC. 800-424-9300\n24/7 HEALTH EMERGENCIES: 323-222-3212\nSECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\nCHEMICAL NAME\nCAS NUMBER\nEINECS #\nChar dust\n16291-96-6\n240-383-3\n> 75\nLimestone\n1317-65-3\n215-279-6\n<10\nSawdust\nNE\nNE\n< 5\nHydrocarbon solvent mixture\n8052-41-3\n232-489-3\n>10\n68551-16-6\n271-365-3\n64742-47-8\n265-149-8\nSECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION\nPOTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:\nROUTES OF ENTRY: Eye contact and inhalation.\nTARGET ORGANS: Eyes and respiratory system.\nirritation.\nINHALATION: Overexposure to the dust from breakage may cause transitory upper respiratory\nSKIN CONTACT: Is not a route of entry unless through open cuts and abrasions.\nEYE CONTACT: Dust from the breakage may cause irritation to the eyes.\nINGESTION: Not likely, if swallowed seek medical attention.\nPage 1 of 5\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nINSTANT LIGHTING\nCHARCOAL BRIQUETS\nMEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May cause upper respiratory irritation\nand sensitive eyes.\nCARCINOGENICITY: Not listed by NTP or IARC. Not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.\nSECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES\nINHALATION: Move to an area free from risk of further exposure, intentional sneezing or coughing\ncan provide comfort. No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper\nfor 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if no relief.\nEYE CONTACT: Flush with clean, lukewarm water raising upper and lower eyelids at low pressure\nSKIN CONTACT: Wash affected areas with soap and water.\nINGESTION: If eaten and victim complains of discomfort, induce vomiting. Lower the head when\nperson is vomiting to minimize entry into throat and lungs.\nSECTION V - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES\nFLASHPOINT AND METHOD: ND\nFLAMMABLE LIMITS: ND\nEXTINGUISHING METHOD: Use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide and foam.\ncarbon.\nFIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This material under complete combustion will form oxides of\nSPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Keep upwind of fire. Full emergency equipment with\nself-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing should be worn by firefighters.\nSECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES\nSPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES: Wear PPE. Avoid breathing char dust and place the collected\nmaterial in a closed container.\nFinish cleaning the area with small amounts of soap and water on the spill area.\nSECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE\nSTORAGE TEMPERATURE: Keep containers tightly closed and at room temperature.\nventilation.\nSPECIAL SENSITIVITY: Avoid agitation of container to create breakage. Use outdoors with good\nHANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing the char dust. Avoid eye contact\nwith dust. Keep in cool dry area. Provide a cool well-ventilated area. Use normal safety procedures\nand good personal hygiene.\nSECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION\nPage 2 of 5\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nINSTANT LIGHTING\nCHARCOAL BRIQUETS\nLimestone 15 mg/mg3\nOSHA PEL Stoddard solvent, 2900 mg/m?; Char dust 0.4 mg/mg}, Sawdust 1 mg/mg and\ncause injury to the eyes.\nEYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses or goggles, there is potential for dust exposure that may\nSKIN PROTECTION: Wear fabric gloves.\nRESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A dust respirator may be used.\nbreakage and the burning vapors.\nENGINEERING CONTROLS: Product is used outdoors, avoid breathing the char dust from\nSECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\nPHYSICAL FORM: Solid.\nCOLOR: Opaque black pillow-shaped briquets.\nODOR: Hydrocarbon.\nSOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible\nSPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 2 to 3 @ 68 °F (20 °C)\nSECTION X - REACTIVITY\nSTABILITY: This product is stable material under normal conditions of storage and handling.\nHAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.\nINCOMPATIBLES: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.\nDECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Product will burn and the products of complete combustion are\noxides of carbon.\nSECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION\nProduct is not toxic by definition.\nThe significant routes of exposure are inhalation and eyes.\nSECTION XII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS\nWASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: This material is solid with char dust from breakage, wear dust mask\nor dust respirator and remove the solid material. Dispose according to the regulations of local, state\nand Federal regulatory agencies.\nSECTION XIII - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION\nUS DOT SHIPPING NAME: Not hazardous by ground shipment, per 49 CFR Part 172.101(12)(iv).\nPage 3 of 5\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nINSTANT LIGHTING\nCHARCOAL BRIQUETS\nIATA SHIPPING NAME: Forbidden\nIMO SHIPPING NAME: UN1361, Carbon, 4.2, III\nUse packing instructions P002 and LP002.\nSECTION XIV - REGULATORY INFORMATION\nOSHA STATUS: This product is not hazardous under the OSHA criteria.\nTSCA STATUS: Not listed.\nCERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: Not regulated under CERCLA.\nCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Not regulated under California Proposition 65.\nSARA HAZARD NOTIFICATION/REPORTING\nIMMEDIATE Y FIRE N SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE\nDELAYED N REACTIVE\nN\nSARA TITLE III: None.\nSECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS: None.\nSECTION 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: None.\nSECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: None.\nRCRA STATUS: Not regulated under RCRA\nRight to Know; Product is not listed.\nSECTION XV - OTHER INFORMATION/APPROVALS\nHazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)\nNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA)\nNFPA\nO Least\nHMIS\n1 Health\n1 Slight\n1 Flammability\nO Instability\n2 Moderate\nHealth\n4 Severe\n3 High\n0\nFlammability\nE\nReactivity\nPPE\nSECTION XVI - ABBREVIATIONS /DISCLAIMER\nREASON FOR ISSUE: New section XVI (16) format.\nAPPROVAL DATE: 08/05/2010\nPREPARED BY: Dennis Belau\nDBelau@comcast.net\nREVIEWED BY: Regulatory division\nAbbreviations:\nCAS #\nAICS\nAustralian Inventory of Chemical Substances\n°c\nCelsius temperature scale Number\nPage 4 of 5\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\n..\n•\nMATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET\nINSTANT LIGHTING\nCHARCOAL BRIQUETS\nCl\nECL\nDSL\nCanada\nChina\nEEC\nKorean Existing Chemicals List\nEINECS #\nENCS\nJapanese Existing and New Chemical Lis\nEuropean Economic Commissio\nEU\n(Israel)\nMAK\nMAC\nMITI\nGermany\nMITI\nNA\nMinistry of International trade and Industry\nNot applicable\nND\nJapan\nNE\nNot determined\nNone established\nPICCS\nPPE\nPersonal Protective Equipment\nPhilippines\nSWISS\nProp.\nProprietary\nTSCA\nSWISS\ninventory of Notified New Substances\nGiftliste 1\n(Taiwan)\nToxic Substance Control Act\nList of Toxic Chemical Substances regulated under Taiwan Toxic\nChemical Substances Control Act of 1086\nUK\nUSA\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\nDisclaimer\nThis information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently\navailable to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or\nimplied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users\nshould make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their\nor damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or\nparticulars purposes. In no event shall Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC be liable for any claims, losses\nexemplary damages, how so ever arising, even if company has been advised of the possibility of\nsuch damages\nPage 5 of 5","truncated":false,"body_characters":12818}