{"operation":"document","citation":"98-0014","title":"DRMO-Luke — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1998-05-06","effective_on":null,"summary":"98-0014 response to DRMO-Luke concerning 171.8, 172.203.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0014.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0014.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0014","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1998/980014.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\n\".'\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nWashington, D.C.\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\n20590\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nMAY * § 1998\nBef. No. 98-0014\nMr. Eddie Ellis\nEnvironmental Protection Specialist\nDRMO-Luke\n7011 N. El Mirage Rd.\nGlendale, AZ 85307-2503\nDear Mr. Ellis:\nThis is in response to your letter of March 10, 1998, concerning the use of abbreviations as\ntechnical names under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR; Parts 171-185).\nSpecifically, you asked if the abbreviation \"MEK\" may be used as a technical name for a\nhazardous material.\nThe abbreviation \"MEK\" may be used as a technical name for the chemical methyl ethyl\nketone to meet the requirements of § 172.203(k). The definition in § 171.8 of \"technical\nname\" means a recognized chemical name or microbiological name currently used in scientific\nand technical handbooks, journals and texts. This abbreviation, however, may not be used as\na proper shipping name as it does not appear specifically listed in the Hazardous Materials\nTable in § 172.101.\nI hope this answers your question. If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to\ncontact us.\nSincerely,\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n•\n/\n'R. - 10'98 (TUE) 14:20 DRMO LUKE\nTEL: 602 856\nYet nachos\nP. 001\n- -\nI'le: 172.203 (K)\nDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY\nDEFENSE STUZAN AND MARKETING DENCE\n50%\nGLENDALE, AZ 85307-2503\n7011 N. EL MIRAGE RD.\nANKURANT\nDRMO Luke-UHA\n10 Mar 98\nMEMORANDUM FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION\nATTN: MIKE JOHNSON\nSUBJECT: Request for Interpretation\nThe question is:\n\"Can the abbreviation \"MEK\" be used as the technical name of the hazardous\nmaterial that must be entered in parentheses in association with the basic\ndescription of a shipping paper?\" (Reference 172.203(K))\nExample: Flammable Liquids, N.O.S. (MEK & Toluene)\nThe abbreviation for Methyl Ethyl Ketone is found in 49 CFR, 172.101, Table 1,\n\"Hazardous Substances other than Radionuclides\", Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary,\nEleventh Edition; 40 CFR PT 264, App IX \"Ground Water Monitoring List\", 40 CFR 261.33\nEPA Hazardous Waste Number U159; Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Eighth\nEdition, as a synonym (MKA 400); Chris Hazardous Chemical Data M.16465.12A, listed as a\ncommon synonym. The list is endless as every technical publication identifies MEK as a\nsynonym of methyl ethyl ketone.\nIt is understood that the abbreviation cannot be used as a proper materials description and\nproper shipping name as listed in 172.101.\nPlease provide your interpretation to us by fax as soon as possible. Our fax number is\n(602) 856-7146 and telephone (602) 856-7144.\nThank you for your assistance in this matter.\nEDDIE ELLIS\nEnvironmental Protection Specialist\nDRMO Luke","truncated":false,"body_characters":2739}