{"operation":"document","citation":"98-0589","title":"Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1998-01-29","effective_on":null,"summary":"98-0589 response to Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc. concerning 178.601.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0589.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0589.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-98-0589","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1998/980589.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nof Transportation\nU.S.Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nWashington, D.C.\n20590\nSpecial Programs\nResearch and\nAdministration\nJAN 29 1998\nMr. Robert J. Ten Eyck\nDirector, Technical Services\nTen-E Packaging Services, Inc.\n1666 County Road 74\nNewport, Minnesota 55055\nDear Mr. Ten Eyck:\nThis is in response to your letter of October 9, 1997, requesting clarification on the\nrequirements for testing packagings under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR parts 171-180). Specifically you ask whether a UN 3H1 drum which was tested and\ncertified with one 2\" buttress threaded plastic plug and one 2\" NPS threaded plastic plug may\nbe changed to two 2\" buttress threaded plastic plugs without further testing of the packaging.\nThe answer is yes. The original test was performed with one of each of the closures (i.e., one\nbuttress and one NPS). The closures may then be changed to two buttress or two NPS\nwithout further testing.\nI hope this information is helpful.\nSincerely,\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Regulations Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\n:\n...\nPasten\nTENE\nFile 178.601\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSC312,\n1666 County Road 74\nPhone: 612-459-0671\nNewport, Minnesota 55055\nFax: 612-459-1430\nOctober 9, 1997\nDiane LaValle\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Safety\nDHM-11\n400 7* Street S.W.\nWashington, DC 20590\nDear Diane:\nTEN-E Packaging Services is writing to request a formal interpretation on changing closure\nsystems on a UN 3H1 specification drum. The subject package was certified with (1) 2\"\nButtress Threaded Plastic Plug and (1) 2\" NPS Threaded Plastic Plug under TEN-E Packaging\nServices' Report #15651. The drum manufacturer wishes to offer the drum with (2) 2\" Buttress\nThreaded Plastic Plugs and it is our opinion that this does not constitute a different package as\ndefined in Section 178.601(c)(4) of Title 49 CFR. In other words, we do not believe the closure\nchange should require any additional testing to meet UN standards.\nA copy of the Test Sample Description, Qulaity Control Audit and UN Certification pages from\nReport #15651 are enclosed for your review.\nTEN-E Packaging Services looks forward to your written response on this regulatory matter.\nSincerely,\nRaberty. Tep Eyel\nDirector, Technical Services\n\"\"RED'»\nISO9002\nNIG\nREGSTERED COMPANY\n* ANST-RAB\nIS09002\nROTE CHAN\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 4\nLEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION?\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nBUTTRESS CLOSURE\nDESCRIPTION:\n2\" Buttress Threaded\nBung Plug\nMATERIAL:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\nGASKET:\nPolyethylene B-4\nFINISH DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Height:\nNot Specified\n• Diameter:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER / ID:\nNot Specified\nNPT CLOSURE\nDESCRIPTION:\n2\" NPS Threaded Bung Plug\nMATERIAL:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\nGASKET:\n• Rubber\nFINISH DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Height:\nNot Specified\n• Diameter:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER /ID:\nNot Specified\n\n<<<PAGE 4>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 5\nTEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nJERRICAN\n91\nDESCRIPTION:\n15 Gallon Rectangular Jerrican\nMATERIAL:\nNovacore High Density Polyethylene or\nEquivalent\nPIGMENT:\nNatural\nTARE WEIGHT:\n7.6 Lbs.\nCAPACITY:\n• Nominal:\n15 Gallons\n• Overflow:\n15.9 Gallons\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Length:\n15-7/83\n• Width:\n13-1/8\"\n• Height:\n23-1/8\"\nNot Specified\nWALL THICKNESS:\nNECK DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER:\nSST Industries\n•\n\n<<<PAGE 5>>>\n\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 6\nQUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS SE\n3F2201\n99,7222\n120222\n2/03-23\nTesting was completed by TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc. on September 16, 1997. The following\npackage design:\ndimensions, weights and material audits were performed by TEN-E Packaging Services to document the\nBUTTRESS\n• Description:\n2\" Threaded Buttress Closure\n• Material/Pigment:\n• Tare Weight:\nLow Density Polyethylene; Natural • Density:\n32.28 Grams\n0.919 g/cc\n• Markings:\nRieke®\nButtress\n5\nOverall Closure/Opening Dimensions\n2. 851\"\n1.040\"\n2.29\n2.51\n557\n- 329\"\n•\nGASKET\n• Material:\nPolyethylene Based, B-4 (\"Sticky\" Material)\n• Thickness:\n• Tare Weight:\n2.42 Grams\n0.123\"\n\n<<<PAGE 6>>>\n\n:\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 7\nQUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS - Continued\nNPT\n• Description:\n2\" Threaded NPT Closure\n• Material/Pigment:\nLow Density Polyethylene; Natural\n• Tare Weight:\n31.35 Grams\n• Density:\n0.920 g/cc\n• Markings:\nNone\nOverall Closure/Opening Dimensions\n— Ü 1.301\"\n1.346'\n• 0 2.181\"\n- 02.331\"\n+ D 2. 390\"\n* 0 2.222\"\nGASKET\n• Material:\n• Tare Weight:\nEPDM\n3.71 Grams\n• Thickness:\n0.11\n\n<<<PAGE 7>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 8\nQUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS - Continued\nJERRICAN\n• Description:\n15 Gallon Rectangular Jerrican with Molded-In Handle and Tapered\nSidewalls with (1) 2\" Buttress and (1) 2\" NPT Opening\n• Material:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\n• Pigment:\nNatural\n• Tare Weight:\n3465 Grams\n• Overflow Capacity:\n15.71 Gallons\n131.0 Lbs.\n• 98% Overflow:\n15.40 Gallons\n128.4 Lbs.\n• Melt Index (12):\n5.58 g/10 minutes\n• Density:\n0.945 g/cc\n• Markings:\nn USA/+AP1755/1.8mm Loveland, OH\n\\3H1/Y1.9/100/97\nSST Industries\n7-10-97\n2\nPat. Pend.\nSPI \"2\" HDPE Recycling Symbol\nOverall Dimensions\n+ 13.222\" =\n- 15.635\" →\n23.024\"\n1\n- 12.544\"\n= 14.822\"\nPACKAGE WEIGHT INFORMATION\n• Overall Package Tare Weight:\n3728 Grams\n(8.2 Lbs.)\n• Package Test Weight:\n61.9Kg\n(136.6 Lbs.)\n\n<<<PAGE 8>>>\n\n:\n•TENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 9\nWAELTHICKNESS PRORE (he TRNE PACKAGING SERVICES OC AUDIT\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nMeasurement\nLocation\nMsmt\nI.D.\nSample\nTOP HEAD\n#1\n1\n248\n2\n114\n3\n-128\n4\n5\n.265\nhi\n.089\n6\n108\n7\n.086\n8\n.248\n15-31\n9\n.130\n10\n.118\n11\n.258\n:\n12\n.081\n13\n27|\n.090\n14\n.078\n15: 23\nSIDEWALL\n.265\n16\n.233\n17\n.150\n18\n251\n28\n16:24\n19\n-106\n20\n195\n21\n.208\n22\n27\n.091\n17:25\n23\n.265\n24\n222\n25\n163\n26\n267\n18:26\n22\n-119\n28\n.251\n.182\n30\n-117\n37\n18\nBTM HEAD\n31\n128\n32\n.221\n.183\n-104\n11\n101\n117\n108\n.092\n3fi\n75\n\n<<<PAGE 9>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 15\nDOT / UN PACKAGING CERTIFICATION\nPERIODIC RETEST\nTEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, INC. certifies that the SST- TS-1360 (15 Gallon) Tight Head\nHDPE Jerrican has passed the standards of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S TITLE\n49 CFR; Performance Oriented Packaging Standards, Section 178. This package is also certified in\naccordance with the requirements set forth by IMDG, ICAO, IATA and the UN Recommendations on\nthe Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is the responsibility of the end user to determine authorization for\nuse under these regulations. The use of other packaging methods or components other than those\ndocumented in this report may render this certification invalid.\nPACKAGE DESCRIPTION:\n15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nSST TS 1360 - (New Gasket)\nTEST REPORT NUMBER\n. (S):\n15651, 14079\nUN MARKING:\n(CFR 49 - 178.503)\nu\n3H1 / Y1.8 / 100/**\nn\n)\nUSA / +AA1459\nPACKAGING IDENTIFICATION CODE:\n3H1 - Section (178.509)\nAUTHORIZED PACKING GROUP (S):\nII (Y) & III (Z)\nMAXIMUM PRODUCT SPECIFIC GRAVITY:\n1.8\nINTERNAL TEST PRESSURE:\n100 kPa (Refer to 173.24a(b)(4))\nYEAR OF MANUFACTURE:\n**Insert year the packaging is manufactured\nSTATE AUTHORIZING THE MARK:\nUSA\nPACKAGING CERTIFICATION AGENCY:\n(tAA) TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nTHIRD PARTY PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION:\n+AA1459\nPERIODIC RETEST DATE:\nSeptember 16, 1998\nruderson\narry Andetso:\nManager, Technical Services\nTEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nPACKAGING TESTED IS MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED.\nALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THAT THE\n\n<<<PAGE 10>>>\n\n•\nPisten\n•TENE\n7ele 178601\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSC: 312,\n1666 County Road 74\nNewport, Minnesota 55055\nPhone: 612-459-0671\nFax: 612-459-1430\nOctober 9, 1997\nDiane LaValle\nU.S. Department of Transportation\nResearch and Special Programs Administration\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Safety\nDHM-11\n400 74 Street S.W.\nWashington, DC 20590\nDear Diane:\nTEN-E Packaging Services is writing to request a formal interpretation on changing closure\nsystems on a UN 3H1 specification drum. The subject package was certified with (1) 2\"\nButtress Threaded Plastic Plug and (1) 2\" NPS Threaded Plastic Plug under TEN-E Packaging\nServices' Report #15651. The drum manufacturer wishes to offer the drum with (2) 2\" Buttress\nThreaded Plastic Plugs and it is our opinion that this does not constitute a different package as\ndefined in Section 178.601(c)(4) of Title 49 CFR. In other words, we do not believe the closure\nchange should require any additional testing to meet UN standards.\nA copy of the Test Sample Description, Qulaity Control Audit and UN Certification pages from\nReport #15651 are enclosed for your review.\nTEN-E Packaging Services looks forward to your written response on this regulatory matter.\nSincerely,\nReberts.\nTen Exck\nDirector, Technical Services\nCRED,,\nISO9002\nREGISTERED COMFANY\nANSI-RAB\nHISO9002|1\n\n<<<PAGE 11>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 4\nTESTSAMPLE DES CREÄTON *\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nBUTTRESS CLOSURE\nDESCRIPTION:\n2\" Buttress Threaded\nBung Plug\nMATERIAL:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\nGASKET:\nPolyethylene B-4\nFINISH DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Height:\nNot Specified\n• Diameter:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER / ID:\nNot Specified\nNPT CLOSURE\nDESCRIPTION:\n2\" NPS Threaded Bung Plug\nMATERIAL:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\nGASKET:\n• Rubber\nFINISH DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Height:\nNot Specified\n• Diameter:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER / ID:\nNot Specified\n\n<<<PAGE 12>>>\n\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 5\n'EST SAMPEE DESCRIPTIONE\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nJERRICAN\nDESCRIPTION:\n15 Gallon Rectangular Jerrican\nMATERIAL:\nNovacore High Density Polyethylene or\nEquivalent\nPIGMENT:\nNatural\nTARE WEIGHT:\n7.6 Lbs.\nCAPACITY:\n• Nominal:\n15 Gallons\n• Overflow:\n15.9 Gallons\nOVERALL DIMENSIONS:\n• Length:\n15-7/8\"\n• Width:\n13-1/8\"\n• Height:\n23-1/8'\nім\nNot Specified\nWALL THICKNESS:\nNECK DIMENSIONS:\n• T:\nNot Specified\n• E:\nNot Specified\nSUPPLIER / MANUFACTURER:\nSST Industries\n\n<<<PAGE 13>>>\n\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 6\nQUALITY CONTROLAUDIT RESULTS -\n187227237:\n22213\nTesting was completed by TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc. on September 16, 1997. The following\ndimensions, weights and material audits were performed by TEN-E Packaging Services to document the\npackage design:\nBUTTRESS\n• Description:\n2\" Threaded Buttress Closure\n• Material/Pigment:\n• Tare Weight:\nLow Density Polyethylene; Natural • Density:\n32.28 Grams\n0.919 g/cc\n• Markings:\nRieke®\nButtress\n5\nOverall Closure/Opening Dimensions\n$2.351'\n1\n1\n1.040\"\n= 01296÷ ÷\n- 0 2.518\"\n- 0 2.557\nI 02:329\n•\n• Material:\nGASKET\n• Tare Weight:\nPolyethylene Based, B-4 (\"Sticky\" Material)\n• Thickness:\n0.123\"\n2.42 Grams\n\n<<<PAGE 14>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30. 1997\nPage 7\nQUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS - Continued\nNPT\n• Description:\n2\" Threaded NPT Closure\n• Material/Pigment:\nLow Density Polyethylene; Natural\n• Tare Weight:\n31.35 Grams\n• Density:\n0.920 g/cc\n• Markings:\nNone\nOverall Closure/Opening Dimensions\n- 01.30'—\nA T\n• g\n<.13/\"\n1.33!\"\n- 92.221\"\n•\nGASKET\n• Material:\nEPDM\n• Tare Weight:\n• Thickness:\n3.71 Grams\n0.11\n\n<<<PAGE 15>>>\n\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 8\nQUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS - Continued\nJERRICAN\n• Description:\n15 Gallon Rectangular Jerrican with Molded-In Handle and Tapered\nSidewalls with (1) 2\" Buttress and (1) 2\" NPT Opening\n• Material:\nHigh Density Polyethylene\n• Pigment:\nNatural\n• Tare Weight:\n3465 Grams\n• Overflow Capacity:\n15.71 Gallons\n131.0 Lbs.\n• 98% Overflow:\n15.40 Gallons\n128.4 Lbs.\n• Melt Index (I2):\n5.58 g/10 minutes\n• Density:\n0.945 g/cc\n• Markings:\nI3H1/Y1.9/100/97\nSST Industries\n7-10-97\nn USA/+AP1755/1.8mm Loveland, OH\n2\nPat. Pend.\nSPI \"2\" HDPE Recycling Symbol\nOverall Dimensions\n13.222\"\n-\n- 15.635\"\n23.024\"\n:\n:\n+ 12.544\"\n= 14.822\"\nPACKAGE WEIGHT INFORMATION\n• Overall Package Tare Weight:\n3728 Grams\n(8.2 Lbs.)\n• Package Test Weight:\n61.9 Kg\n(136.6 Lbs.)\n\n<<<PAGE 16>>>\n\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 9\nWALL THICKNESS PROEICE (inches) TEN E:PACKAGING SERVICES QC AUDIT\n324-854\n120232\nSST TS 1360 - FB NA - 15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nMeasurement\nLocation\nMsmt\nL.D.\nSample\n#1\nTOP HEAD\n1\n.248\n.114\n.128\n.265\n.089\n•108\n.086\n.248\n9\n•130\n10\n•118\n11\n.258\n12\n.081\n13\n.090\n27\n14\n.078\nSIDEWALL\n15\n265\n16\n.233\n17\n150\n18\n.251\nIn: 24\n19\n20\n106\n21\n.195\n.208\n7\n22\n.091\n23\n.265\n24\n.222\n25\n.163\n26\n.267\n301\n27\n119\n.251\n29\n.182\n30\n.117\nBTM HEAD\n31\n-128\n32\n221\n33\n34\n37\n38\n\n<<<PAGE 17>>>\n\nPACKAGING SERVICES INCORPORATED\nTENE\nReport #: 15651\nSeptember 30, 1997\nPage 15\nDOT / UN PACKAGING CERTIFICATION\nPERIODIC RETEST\nTEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, INC. certifies that the SST- TS-1360 (15 Gallon) Tight Head\nHDPE Jerrican has passed the standards of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S TITLE\n49 CFR; Performance Oriented Packaging Standards, Section 178. This package is also certified in\naccordance with the requirements set forth by IMDG, ICAO, IATA and the UN Recommendations on\nthe Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is the responsibility of the end user to determine authorization for\nuse under these regulations. The use of other packaging methods or components other than those\ndocumented in this report may render this certification invalid.\nPACKAGE DESCRIPTION:\n15 Gallon Tight Head HDPE Jerrican\nTEST REPORT NUMBER (S):\nSST TS 1360 - (New Gasket)\n15651, 14079\nUN MARKING:\n3H1 / Y1.8 / 100/**\n(CFR 49 - 178.503)\nn\nUSA / +AA1459\nPACKAGING IDENTIFICATION CODE:\n3HI - Section (178.509)\nAUTHORIZED PACKING GROUP (S):\nII (Y) & III (Z)\nMAXIMUM PRODUCT SPECIFIC GRAVITY:\n1.8\nINTERNAL TEST PRESSURE:\n100 kPa (Refer to 173.24a(b)(4))\nYEAR OF MANUFACTURE:\n**Insert year the packaging is manufactured\nSTATE AUTHORIZING THE MARK:\nUSA\nPACKAGING CERTIFICATION AGENCY:\n(tAA) TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nTHIRD PARTY PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION:\n+AA1459\nPERIODIC RETEST DATE:\nSeptember 16, 1998\nLary Andetson\nAnderson\nManager, Technical Services\nTEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.\nALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THAT THE\nPACKAGING TESTED IS MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED.","truncated":false,"body_characters":14927}