{"operation":"document","citation":"15-0246","title":"Petroleum Transport, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2016-05-10","effective_on":null,"summary":"15-0246 response to Petroleum Transport, Inc. concerning 180.407.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0246.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0246.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-15-0246","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2016/150246.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\nMAY 1 0 2016\nMr. Roger Kirk\nPetroleum Transport, Inc.\n4967 Crooks Rd., Suite 201\nTroy, MI 48098\nReference No. 15-0246\nDear Mr. Kirk:\nThis is in response to your December 21, 2015 email requesting clarification of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask for clarification\nof the correct test markings for a tank trailer hauling UN 1987, Alcohols, n.o.s., 3, II. You\nprovide a Safety Data Sheet for the mixture, which contains 60-100 percent weight Ethyl\nAlcohol, 1-5 percent weight Natural Gasoline and 0.1-1 percent weight Benzene. You also\nstate that the trailer is marked with K-EPA-27, but the Ohio Public Utilities Commission cited\nthis as incorrect.\nIn accordance with 49 CFR 180.407(h)(2), cargo tanks used to transport petroleum distillate\nfuels that are equipped with vapor collection equipment may be leak tested in accordance with\nthe Environmental Protection Agency's \"Method 27 - Determination of Vapor Tightness of\nGasoline Delivery Tank Using Pressure-Vacuum Test\" as set forth in Appendix A to 40 CFR\npart 60. In a final rule under Docket No. RSPA-98-3554 (HM-213; April 18, 2003), the\nResearch and Special Programs Administration, predecessor to the Pipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety Administration, clarified that the EPA 27 test method may be used only for\npetroleum fuel service. It is the opinion of this Office that the material you describe may be\nused in blending with gasoline but is not, on its own, a petroleum distillate fuel. As such, the\ntank trailer may not be leak tested using the EPA Method 27 and marked with K-EPA-27.\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact this office if you need further assistance.\nSincerely,\nDuane A. Pfund\nInternational Standards Coordinator\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nAntonielli\nShipping\nRequerernet\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA)\n15-0246\nFrom:\nFoster, Glenn (PHMSA)\nSent:\nMonday, December 21, 2015 3:10 PM\nTo:\nDodd, Alice (PHMSA); Goodall, Shante CTR (PHMSA)\nSubject:\nFW: Tank Trailer Test Markings\nPlease include this follow-up with the incoming request from Roger Kirk.\nFrom: Petroleumtrans@aol.com [mailto:Petroleumtrans@aol.com]\nSent: Monday, December 21, 2015 2:19 PM\nTo: Foster, Glenn (PHMSA)\nSubject: Re: Tank Trailer Test Markings\nincorrect.\nOne more thing I forgot to mention. My trailer was marked with K-EPA27 and the Ohio PUC told me that marking was\nRoger Kirk\nIn a message dated 12/21/2015 2:14:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Glenn. Foster@dot.gov writes:\nMr. Kirk,\nNot a problem. I will have your inquiry logged in as a request for a letter of Interpretation.\nThanks,\nGlenn\nFrom: Petroleumtrans@aol.com [mailto: Petroleumtrans@aol.com]\nTo: Foster, Glenn (PHMSA)\nSent: Monday, December 21, 2015 1:46 PM\nSubject: Tank Trailer Test Markings\nMr Foster,\nfor a tank trailer hauling UN1987 Alcohols, N.O.S. 3, II. This is Ethanol that has Natural Gasoline and Benzene\nI apologize. I gave you some wrong information in my previous e-mail. What would the correct test markings be\nas a denaturant. The flash point is <0*C (32*F).\n1\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nThank you again,\nRoger Kirk\nPetroleum Transport, Inc.\n0 248-267-8280\nF 248-952-0554\npetroleumtrans@aol.com\n2\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nDenatured Fuel Ethanol (Anhydrous)\nSafety Data Sheet\naccording to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations\nclothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.\nP305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove\nP308+P313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.\ncontact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.\nP337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.\nP403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.\nP370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.\nP501 - Dispose of contents/container to local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and\nP405 - Store locked up.\ninternational regulations.\nOther Hazards\nOther Hazards Not Contributing to the Classification:\nH412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects\nHazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 3\nespiratory conditions. Exposure may aggravate individuals with pre-existing skin, kidney, liver, and pulmonary disorder:\nlammable vapors can accumulate in head space of closed systems. Exposure may aggravate those with pre existing eye, skin, o\nUnknown Acute Toxicity (GHS-US) Not available\nSECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS\nName\nMixture\n: Denatured Fuel Ethanol (Anhydrous)\nEthyl alcohol\nName\n(CAS No) 64-17-5\nProduct identifier\n% (w/w)\n60-100\nClassification (GHS-US)\nFlam. Liq. 2, H225\nGasoline, natural\n(CAS No) 8006-61-9\n1-5\nFlam. Liq. 1, H224\nEye Irrit. 2A, H319\nSkin Irrit. 2, H315\nMuta, 1B, H340\nCarc. 1B, H350\nSTOT SE 3, H336\nRepr. 2, H361\nAsp. Tox. 1, H304\nBenzene*\n(CAS No) 71-43-2\n0.1-1\nFlam. Liq. 2, H225\nAquatic Chronic 2, H411\nAcute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302\nEye Irrit. 2A, H319\nSkin Irrit. 2, H315\nCarc. 1A, H350\nMuta. 1B, H340\nAsp. Tox. 1, H304\nSTOT RE 1, H372\n*The percent weight of Benzene is less than 0.06% in versions of this product that are shipped to California. The percent weight of\nFull text of H-phrases: see section 16\nBenzene may be less than 0.1% in other versions of this product.\nSECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES\nDescription of First Aid Measures\nGeneral: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where\nInhalation: When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area. Obtain medical attention if breathing difficulty\npossible).\nSkin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if\npersists.\nirritation persists.\n07/25/2014\nEN (English US)\n2/16\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\n•\n•\nDenatured Fuel Ethanol (Anhydrous)\nSafety Data Sheet\naccording to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations\nNunavut\nNunavut\nOEL TWA (mg/m?)\nOEL STEL (ppm)\n25 ppm\nNunavut\nNorthwest Territories\nOEL STEL (mg/m')\nOEL TWA (ppm)\n32 mg/ma\n10 ppm\nNorthwest Territories\n80 mg/ma\nOEL STEL (ppm)\n25 ppm\nNorthwest Territories\nOEL TWA (mg/m?)\n32 mg/m\nOntario\nNorthwest Territories\nOEL TWA (ppm)\nOEL STEL (ppm)\n10 ppm\nPrince Edward Island\nOntario\nOEL TWA (ppm)\n2.5 ppm (designated substances regulation)\nPrince Edward Island\nOEL STEL (ppm)\n2.5 ppm\n0.5 ppm (designated substance regulation)\nQuébec\nOEL TWA (ppm)\nQuébec\nVECD (ppm)\nVECD (mg/m?)\n0.5 ppm\n15.5 mg/m?\nQuébec\nQuébec\nVEMP (mg/m?)\n5 ppm\n3 mg/ma\nYukon\nVEMP (ppm)\n1 ppm\nYukon\nOEL Ceiling (mg/m?)\n32 mg/m°\nYukon\nOEL Ceiling (ppm)\n10 ppm\n32 mg/m°\nExposure Controls\nOEL TWA (mg/m?)\nAppropriate Engineering Controls: Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. Gas detectors should be used when\nexplosion-proof equipment. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any\nflammable gases/vapours may be released. Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Use\npotential exposure. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.\nPersonal Protective Equipment: Gloves. Protective goggles. Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection. Protective\nclothing.\nMaterials for Protective Clothing: Chemically resistant materials and fabrics. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.\nHand Protection: Wear chemically resistant protective gloves.\nEye Protection: Chemical goggles or safety glasses.\nSkin and Body Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.\nmist are expected to exceed exposure limits.\nRespiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved air-purifying or supplied-air respirator where airborne concentrations of vapor or\nOther Information: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.\nThermal Hazard Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.\nSECTION 9:\nPHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES\nInformation on Basic Physical and Chemical Properte Liquid\nPhysical State\nAppearance\nClear, colorless liquid\nOdor\nAlcohol\nOdor Threshold\nNot available\npH\nNot available\nRelative Evaporation Rate (butylacetate=1)\nNot available\nMelting Point\nNot available\nFreezing Point\nNot available\nBoiling Point\n78.5°C (173.3°F)\nFlash Point\n<0°C (32°F)\n07/25/2014\nEN (English-USt-\n6/16","truncated":false,"body_characters":8411}