LAX Civil Aviation Security — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1of Transportation U.S.Department 400 Seventh Street, S.W Washington, D.C. Research and 20590 Special Programs Administration APR 9 1998 Mr. Frank L. Webb LAX Civil Aviation Security Field Office 5757 West Century Boulevard Suite 500 Los Angeles, California 90045 Dear Mr. Webb: This is in response to your letter regarding classification of a material containing "Oleoresin capsicum," pressurized with "Nitrogen" in aerosol containers, and in liquid form, non- pressurized, in accordance with the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). A Material Safety Data Sheet was enclosed. I apologize for the delay in responding and hope it has not caused any inconvenience. You stated that your office is pursuing a case with Code Red Industry of W. Palm Beach, lorida, and would like to get a more accurate understanding of the nature of the materia hich vou have observed in bottles in liquid form and in aerosol containers. You aske whether the material should be classified as a hazardous material under the HMR. Under the HMR, Oleoresin capsicum is not a tear gas material although when it is pressurized the result is similar to an aerosol containing tear gas. Based on the information you provided, tnis Uttice has taken the position that Oleoresin capsicum in aerosol type sprays, must be transported as an aerosol. Currently, the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) includes the entry "Tear gas devices, with not more than 2 percent tear gas substances, by mass", which references the entry for "Aerosols". The description for a mixture containing "Oleoresin capsicum," pressurized with "Nitrogen" in aerosol form is "Aerosols, non- flammable, 2.2, UN 1950." In liquid form, non-pressurized, Oleoresin capsicum, used for temporary disabling purposes, may meet the definition of a Class 9 material. A "Class 9" material is defined as a material that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class but presents a hazard during transportation which has an anesthetic, noxious or other similar property, such as an irritant (see § 173.140). If Oleoresin capsicum in liquid form, non-pressurized, meets the Class 9 definition, the description would be "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, 1.o.s., 9, UN 3082, III." •..#

Page 2This Office is aware of misunderstanding as to how these materials are classed and described under the HMR. Both definitions for Division 6.1 and Class 9 address irritating materials, but do not specify criteria. Also, there is no specific entry in the HMT for such devices that are not aerosols. This Office regards self-defense sprays which do not meet toxicity criteria for Division 6.1 (§ 173.132) as meeting the criterion for Class 9 specified in § 173.140 (i.e., which could cause extreme annoyance or discomfort to a flight crew member so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties), and proposed to add an entry in the HMT to regulate them for transportation by aircratt only. On September 24, 1997, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, entitled "Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Miscellaneous Amendments" was published in the Federal Register (Docket HM-166Y; 62 FR 50222; copy enclosed). To clarify that both the aerosol and non-aerosol self-defense sprays are subject to the regulations, two new entries, "Self-defense sprays, aerosol, containing not more than 2% tear gas substances, see "Aerosols" and "Self-defense sprays, non-pressurized, containing not more than 2% tear gas substances" would be added in the HMT. I hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us. Sincerely, Delmer F. Billings Chief, Standards Development Office of Hazardous Materials Standards Enclosure#

Page 310-02-97 14:16 • • ID= p.02 Englum MEMORANDUM FOR: RSPA ATTN: Hazmat October 2, 1997 Tele 172.101 FROM: Frank L. Webb, Special Agent, CASFO-LAX, 310-215-2280 SC: 174,178 We request your assistance in determining whether the attached MSDS items is or should be classified as a dangerous good relevant to 49CFR. We are pursuing a case vs Code Red Industry out of W. Palm Beach Fl. and would liko to get a more accurate reading of the nature of this shipment. We've observed this material in liquid form (bottles), and in aerosol containers as well. You may telephone Sue Ann Robinson or Frank L. Webb at 310-215-2280 or send co mail. Thank you for your help. •#

Page 4• * SEP-22-97 NON 10:22 AB. 10:02197 •14:20 *LE KEE 84% 1D. 11311 lost ...P.BG MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Capsicum Aerosol Spray) CODE RED INDUSTRIES, INC. MSDS PREPARED BY: 4348 Okeachober Blud. BLDG E-B CHROMTEC DATE: 05/20/96 Wost Palm Beach, FL 33409 Tela. (561) 625-8901 (561) 697-8832 Fax (561) 624-1687 1. IDENTIFICATION: LABEL NAME: N/A CHEMICAL FORMULA: OLEORESIN CAPSICUM CAS N 8023-77-6 2. NITROGEN CAS* 007127379 3. INERT INGREDIENTS PHYSICAL DATA: DESCRIPTION: Red or Amber Liquid with a characteristic pungent odor SOLUBILITY IN H2O: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: H20 - 1. (3) 0.97 + or - (71 degrecs l) STABILITY: VAPOR PRESSURE: FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY DATA FLASH POINT & METHOD OF USED: No Flame Projoction DOT CLASSIFICATION: Irritant FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN ATR: FIRE. & EXPLOSION HAZARD: Contents Under Pressure. Do not store above 120 degrees F. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use sell contained breathing apparatus and protoctive clothing: HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLI OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCT: Burning produces carbon monoxide de carbon dioxide. CONDITION & MATERIAL TO AVOID: Temperatures above 120 degrees 8. it Oxidizing Agents 4. HEALTH HAZARD DATA THRESIOLD LIMIT VALUE: Nor Establlshed PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT: Not Established HEALTH HAZARD: 1. ACUTE: Powerful Skin, Mucus Membrane & Fye Irritant 2. CHRONIC: Non reported to date. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Skin, cya irritatior/impaired breathing CONDITIONS ACCRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Transion skin imitation/eye closing/impairod breathing accompanied by coughint#

Page 514:17 : MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (Capsicum Aerosol Spray) CODE RED INDUSTRIES. INC. MSDS PREPARED BY: 4349 Okaachobee Bivd, BLDG E-6 CHROMTEC DATE: 05/20/96 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Tole. (561) 625-8901 (561) 697-8832 Fax (561) 624-1687 1. IDENTIFICATION: LABEL NAMI: N/A CHEMICAL, FORMULAS 1. OLEORESIN CAPSICUM CAS * 8023-77-6 2. NITROGEN CAS* 007122378 3. INERT INGREDIENIS 2. PHYSICAL DATA: DESCRIPTION: Red or Amber Liquid with a characteristic puntent odor SOLUBILITY IN H2O: Slight SPECTIC CRAVITY: 1620 - 1. (3) 0.97 + or - (11 degrac STABILITY: Stable VAPOR PRESSURE: NA 3. FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY NATA FLASH POINT & METHOD OF USED: ...- No Flamo Projection DOT CTASSIPICATION: Irritant FLAMMABILITY LIMITS IN AIR: NJE FIRE A IXPLOSION HAZARD: Contents Under Pressure. Do not sore above 120 degrces i. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Ust all contained breathing apparatur and profoclive clothing. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTIBLI OR DICOMPOSITION PRODUCT: Buming produces carbon monoxide & carbon diusido. CONDITION & MATERIAL TO AVOID: Temperahurer above 120 degrees H. & Oxidizing Agenus 4. HEALTHHAZARD DATA THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Not Established PERMISSIDLE EXPOSURE LIMIT: Not Established HEALTH HAZARD: ACUTI: Pusseiful Skin, Mucus Membrano & Byo Irritant CHRONIC: Non reported to dale. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: CONDITIONS AGCRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Transion skin imilation/eye closing/impaired breathing accompanied by Skin, cys intation/impared breathing coughing • •#

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Page 710-02÷97 14:19 ID= _P.05 5. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: INHALATION: 27 EYE CONTACT: • Remove Indyidual lo tissh air, I breakins is dimault sive oxyca and pock medical attention.. Remove contact lenses. Rinto eyes thoroughly with cool wator. If irritation persists or worsens, seck SKIN CONTACT: - iscolice altention. INGESTION::*• Give individual cool water. If condition parsists or worena, acek medical attention. "'. 6. CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES: RESPIRATOR PROTECTION: PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Not Roquirod EYE PROTECTION: Not Required VENTILATION TO BE USED: Not Required OTHIR PROTICTIVI CLOTHING Local EXZUST & EQUIPMENT: HYGILNIC WORK PRACTICIS: Use se directed on ine packago labet 7. SPIN, LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES: OR RELEASER: IF MATERIAL IS SPILI.E.D Good ventilation; contain spill with inert absortent malcrial: flush down arce with WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: soap du states. HANDLING AND STORAGE: Disposal per local, rare de redaral ragulations ... Do not store abovo 120° F. Do not activale unices necessary. Do not puncture or OTHER PRECAUTIONS ANDI incincrate pressurized can..... OR SPECIAL HAZARDS: Severe transient irritant to eye, mucous, respiratory membranes and to stin. Kcep out of the reach of children. PREPARED BY: Martin Bensinger, CHROMTEC Б. DATE: May 20, 1996 The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and repulable sources. Howerer, the data is provided without conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for loss, injury, damace or expense resulting from in proper use of any warranty, express or inplica, isgarding its correctness or accuracy. Is is the user's responsibility both to octerminte safe this product,#

Page 8... Re: Memorandum from Frank L. Webb dated October 2, 1997 Oleoresin Capsicum is not a tear gas. Howevèr, when it is pressurized in an aerosol the result is similar to an aerosol containing tear gas. RSPA has taken the position that if the aerosol can be used for temporary disabelling purposes, it should be considered the same as an aerosol with a "real" tear gas. Domestically, it is described as Tear gas devices, 6.1, NA 1693, PG II. Internationally it would be Tear gas substance, liquid, 6.1, UN1693 1/7/98 LAX Crite Gration Secur Freed office 5757 Weil Centing Bears Sinto 500 LA, CAL 90045 5140 215 2032 Charlie He soup we have to respond in this manner; howerer le suggest me infor them of our intent as proposed in 2HM-1664 XX E 02/10/98#