{"operation":"document","citation":"16-0149","title":"Tower Products, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2016-12-15","effective_on":null,"summary":"16-0149 response to Tower Products, Inc. concerning 173.150.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0149.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0149.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-16-0149","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/2016/160149.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nMs. Caron Anderson\nTower Products, Inc.\n2703 Freemansburg Ave\nEaston, PA 18045\nReference No. 16-0149\nDear Ms. Anderson:\nThis letter is in response to your September 1, 2016, email requesting clarification of the\nHazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the shipment of\nnon-bulk combustible materials. You include in your letter a product label that shows the United\nNations (UN) Number on the package and a shipping paper that references the product being a\ncombustible liquid. Specifically, you ask if the label and shipping paper presented in your letter\nare permissible while still taking the exception in § 173.150(f).\nThe answer is yes. A person shipping a product excepted under the HMR's combustible liquid\nprovisions may still mark the package so long as it is representative of the material or product\nbeing shipped. In your case, a material classified as a combustible liquid in a non-bulk\npackaging that is not a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or a marine pollutant is excepted\nfrom the HMR (§ 173.150(f)(2)). Notwithstanding this exception, the shipper may still mark the\npackage in accordance with Part 172, Subpart D and reference on the shipping paper that the\nmaterial is a combustible liquid.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nI instate\nT. Glenn Foster\nChief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nHi Shante/Alice,\nPlease submit this as a letter of interpretation. Ms. Anderson spoke with Jodi.\nPlease let me know if you have any questions.\nThanks,\nJordan\nFrom: Caron Anderson [mailto:caron@towerproducts.com]\nSent: Thursday, September 01, 2016 11:37 AM\nTo: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nCc: 'Mike Barilone'\nSubject: Request For Letter of Interpretation on Shipping Information (Designation) Shown on Product Labels Affixed to\nContainers\nWe have products which have flashpoints between 100 and 141 F which do not meet the definition of any other hazard\nclassification and which we classify as Non-Regulated Combustible Liquids when shipped by ground domestically in non-\nbulk containers (less than 119 gallons).\nAttached is an example of our bill of lading for a 55 gallon drum of our Tech Wash IF and how we have it on the BOL for a\nground shipment in the USA.\nA sample of our product label is also attached which has the Non Regulated information for ground domestic shipments\nand also the export information in case the drum should also get exported outside the 48 contiguous states.\nWhen I called your 800 HMR line, I was given a verbal opinion on this label and the corresponding shipping paper, but it\nwas suggested that I request a written interpretation as to whether or not the label is acceptable.\nThank you for addressing our question.\nCaron Anderson\nTower Products, Inc.\n2703 Freemansburg Ave\nEaston, PA 18045\n610-991-5014\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nBILL TO OR REMIT TO\nISSUING OFFICE OR AGENT\nTOWER PRODUCTS, INC.\nP.O. BOX 3070\n2703 FREEMANSBURG AVE.\nEASTON, PA. 18045\nPO#: PAT83\nGENERAL COMMENTS\nNMFC 48580 Sub 3\nFor Chemical Spill Emergency Call Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300\nTower Products, Inc.\nPIECES\nIN AM\nDESCRIPTION\nWEIGHT/LBS.\nRATE\nCHARGES\nCLASS\n1\nPLT\nSaid to contain:\nCLEANING LIQUID. (NON-\n417\n* SAMPLE\n55\nREGULATED COMBUSTIBLE)\nBILL OF LADING\nTECH WASH IMPROVED FORMUL\n2 Cases\n58\n55\nCLEANING LIQUID.\nNOT REGULATED.\n!!! FREEZABLE!!!\nPREMIUM OTF PLATE CLEANER\nTotal Weight\n475\nTO\nREMIT COD\nCOD FEE\nPREPAID O\nCOD AMT: $\nCOLLECT\nADDRESS\ne delivered to the consignee without recourse on the con\nSubject to Section 7 of conditions, if this shipment is t\nTOTAL\nignor, the consignor shall sign the following statemen\nwithout payment of freight and all other lawful charges\nThe carrier sha\nnot make delivery of this shipment\nCHARGES\n$\nREIGHT CHARGES ARE PR\nthe shipper to be not exceeding.\nINLESS MARKED COLLEC\nper\n(Signature of Consignor)\nCHECK BOX IF COLLECT\nDepartment of raspbraion. named materials are property classified, described, packaged, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for iransportation, according to the applicable regulations\nSHIPPER\nCARRIER\nTOWER PRODUCTS, INC.\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nWARRAI\nThis product contains high quality raw materials, al\ninsure the highest quality. However, the user must o\nintended use. Neither the seller nor the manufac\ndamage whatsoever arising out of the use or t\nobligation of the seller and manufacturer if this pro\nreplace it with like quantity. No warranty, express o\nthis product. This can only be waived by an officer o\nH226: Flammable Liquid & Vapor.\nH336: May Cause Drowsiness Or Dizzi\nH319: Causes Serious Eye Irritation.\nP210: Keep Away From Heat/Sparks/Of\nOther Ignition Sources. No Smoking.\nP261: Avoid Breathing Fume/Mist/Vapo\nP264: Wash Skin Thoroughly After Han\nP280: Wear Protective Gloves/Protectiv\nP370+P378: In Case Of Fire: Use Dry C\nP301+P310+P331: IF SWALLOWED: 1\nCENTER Or Doctor. Do Not Induce Vo:\nP303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (Or Ha\nContaminated Clothing. Rinse Skin Wit\nP304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove Pel\nP305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse (\nMinutes. Remove Contact Lenses, If Pre\nP403+P233+P405: Store In A Well-Vent\nP501: Dispose Of Contents/Container Ir\nH315: Causes Skin Irritation.\nPrecautionary Statements)\nTightly Closed. Store Locked Up.\nLocal/Regional/National Regulations.\nGHS Classification\nComfortable For Breathing.\nHazard Statements)\nProtection.\nExtinguish.\nBATCH NO.\nRinsing.\n• SAMPLE OF LABEL\nUN1993. Plammable Liquids, NOS. (Contains\nTECH WASH - IF™\nONE-STEP WATER MISCIBLE ROLLER & BLANKET WASH\nDIRECTIONS: (Rollers) Apply full strength or mix with up to 30% water across the top of the\nroller. Allow to run down the roller train for a few minutes and engage wash-up blade. Reapply if\nnecessary until fluid runs clear into the wash-up tray. (Blankets) Apply full strength or premixed\nwith up to 30% water with a saturated cloth on the blanket. (Automatic Units) Can be used in all\nunits. Test on plates before using. For use only as a roller and blanket wash. Before using, read the\nSDS for more detailed regulatory and hazard information. SDS available by phone or\nHANDLING AND SPILL CONTROL PROCEDURES: Open bung slowly to allow air to\nescape. Avoid breathing vapors. Impervious or chemical resistant gloves, clothing and eye\nmaterial, he pam enterial into apitoved cord mas for will. bon our similarabsorbent\nCONTAINS: Mineral Spirits CAS# 8052-41-3, Aromatic Hydrocarbon CAS# 64742-95-6, and\nPHOTOCHEMICALLY REACTIVE • VOC = 6.78 Lb/Gal (812 Gm/L)\nHEALTH-2 FLAMMABILITY -2 REACTIVITY-0 PERSONAL PROTECTION - B\nFOR CHEMICAL SPILL EMERGENCY CALL CHEMTREC 800-424-9300\nTower Products, Inc. • PO Box 3070 • Palmer, PA 18043 • Toll Free: 800-527-8626\nwww.towerproducts.com\nD.O.T. DESIGNATION: Cleaning Liquid (Non-Regulated Combustible)\nNonylphenol Polyethylene Glycol Ether CAS# 127087-87-0\nTOWER\nU.N. DESIGNATION:\nNaphtha, Solvent), 3, PGIII\ninternet - see below.","truncated":false,"body_characters":6931}