{"operation":"document","citation":"99-0002","title":"Hilti Inc — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1999-01-13","effective_on":null,"summary":"99-0002 response to Hilti Inc concerning 171.8.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0002.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0002.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0002","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1999/990002.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\n•\nU.S. Department\n:\nof Transportation\nWashington, D.C. 20590\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nResearch and\nAdministration\nSpecial Programs\nJAN 1 3 1999\nMr. Marlyn Bruce\nHilti Inc.\nRef. No. 99-0002\n5400 South 122nd East Ave\nTulsa, OK 74146\nDear Mr. Bruce:\nThis is in response to your letter dated December 21, 1998 and\nsubsequent telephone conversation with Diane LaValle,\nregarding reclassification of a material as a Consumer\ncommodity under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCER Parts 171-180) •\nSpecifically you ask if a material that\nis suitable for retail sale can be reclassified as a Consumer\ncommodity even though it is not intended for retail sale.\nThe answer is yes.\n$ 171.8 includes\nThe definition of a Consumer commodity in\nmaterials that are both packaged and\ndistributed in a form intended or suitable for sale through\nretail sales agencies or instrumentalities for consumption by\nindividuals for purposes of personal care or household use.\nTherefore, if the service and supply materials described in\nyour letter qualify for reclassification and are packaged\naccordingly, they may be described as Consumer commodities,\neven if not intended for personal or household use.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n11.8\n\n<<>>\n\nFRUN HILTI\n(Distribution)\nFAX ND.:\n918.252. 6221\n12-21-98\n12:35P\nP .01\nCÜTI\nBAH\nFacsimile Cover Sheet\n51718\n:\nTo: Mr. Ed Mazzulo\nConsumer\nCompany: RSPA\ncommodity\nPhone:\nFax: 202-366-3012\nFrom: Mr. Marlyn Boyce\nCompany: HILTI, INC.\nPhone: 918-252-6207\nFax: 918-252-6221\n#Resent 12:21-98\nDate:\n12-17-98\nPages including this\ncover page:\n8\nComments: Please review and respond to this enclosed request\nas quickly as possible via return FAX.\nMarlyn Boyce\n14197\nnacatiori\nvoice\npo\nconfurmation that materials\nmay be reclassid\n• as consumer connioditel\nFaxed preu interps (attached)\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM? HILTI (Distribution)\nFAX NO.:\n918\n252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:36P\nP .02\n**:.\n5400 South 122\"° East Avenue\nHilti, Inc.\n(918) 252-6000\nTulsa, OK 74121\nVia Fax 202-366-3012\nDato 12-17-98\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM: \"\nFAX NO.: 918 252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:36P P.83\nSafely boosters - proper shipping name is Cartridges, Power Device (refer to enc)osed documents and\n173.56 (h)). Typical net contents weights are .243 KG per 100 piece sales unit. Blank cartridges are used\nfor power to insert nails into concrete.\nCleaner - proper shipping name is Acrosols, Flammable (each not excocding |I capacity. Refer 10 173.306\nClass 2 material:\n(a) (3) and 173.306 (h). Volume is.6 KG per can. This is a cleaner for removing hardened foam residue\nfrons the dispenser unit for liquid foam.\n173.306 (a) (3) and 175.306 (h). Volume is. 8 KG per can. This isa liquid foam for insulation application\nFiller foam - proper shipping name is Aerosols, Flammable (each not exceeding 1l capacity. Refer to\nin small or hard to reach areas.\nCA 3200/3400 subfloor and general purpose adhesive - proper shipping name is Adhesives. Refer to\nClass 3 material:\nbond building materials together.\n175.150 (b) (3) for PG III. Volune is,86 L cach tube. This is a construction adhesivo ( like liquid nails) to\nHEA (Hilli Epoxy Anchor) - proper shipping name is Resin Solucion. Refer to 173.150 (b) (3) for PG III.\nwithin a test tube-completely sealed) and used to adhere steel anchor rods to concrete work surfaces.\nVolume is.551 L for the largest size anchor. This product is packaged in a glass ampule (like a rest rube\nHIT (Hilti Injection Technique) - proper shipping name is Resin Solution. Refer to 173.150 (b) (3) for PG\nIll. Volume is.68 L per cartridge. This product is packaged in a plastic cartridge for dispensing similar to a\ncaulking dispenser. Seismic tested adhesive for solid and hollow base materials.\n173.154 (b) (1) for PG II. Volume is .3 L per cartridge and the product is dispensed similar to a caulking\nHSE 2111 (High Strength Epoxy) - proper shipping name is Caustic Alkali Liquid, n.o.s.. Refer to\ndispenser. This product is an extended temperature range superior bonding epoxy Cie. bridges, conorere\nroadbeds).\nfor PG III. Volume is 1.21 per plastic bucket. This is a mix in the bucket mortar repair kit used on\nRM-700 (Repair Morar) - proper shipping name is Caustic Alkali Liquids, n.o,s.. Refer to 173.154 (b) (2)\ndriveways, roadways, warehouse floors and loading docks.\nto 173.154 (b) (2) for PG III. Volume is 1.1 L per plastic bucket. This is a mix in the bucket mortar repair\nRM-710 ( Low Temperature Repair Mortar) - proper shipping name is Caustic Alkali liquids, n.o.s.. Refer\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM: HILTI (Distribution)\nFAX NO.:\n918\n252\n6221\n12-21-98\n12:36P P.04\nHili, Inc,\n•\n5400 South 122°° East Avenue\nm101s57 cann\nTulsa, OK 74121\n•\n•\n\n<<>>\n\nFAX NO.:\n918 252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:36P\nP. 85\nSincerely,\nMr. Marlyn Boyce\nHilti, Inc.\nDistribution Specialiast\nEnclosures:\n•\nRSPA.doc\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM:\nHILT!\nDistribution)\nFAX NO.:\n918 252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:36P\nP .86\n101\nU.S. Department\nHantara-Padifio Rogion\nof Transportation\ncivil Aviation Security\nFaderal Aviation\nPRESIDENT\nBonalulu Intornational Aixport\nFiold Offico - Honolulu\nAdministration\n300 Rodgors DoulovaId, $45\nalephone: (808) 836-840\nonolulu, Hawaii 9681\nCERTIFIED MAIL\nFebruary 4, 1998\nHilti, Inc.\nFile No. 98WP760057\nATIN: Mr. Gil Morxis\nPresident\n5400 South 122 East Avepue\nTulsa, Oklahoma 74121\nDear Mr. MOIIis:\n'he Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an allegation that HIItI\nIsc. improperly\ntendered a shipment of dangerous goods to Airborne Express fo\nyour reference number 12344063.\nprepared\naccording to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations\nMatetial3) -\nThe\nshipreat contained\nCartridges, power device, Class 1.45.\nSince the\nshipnent was explosive,\nthe exeruption number (EX #) must be included with the.\npaperwork\npackage.\nas part of\nIne shipper declaxation was accompaniod by Competent Authority CA-\nthe competent authority and must be marked on\nnoi was the competent authority marked to shon, which of the six Ex numbers\n890743 which lists six EX numbers.\nThe shipper declaration did not indicate,\npertained to this particular shipment. Ia addition, the correct EX number waa\nnot marked on the package.\nthose employees involved with the shipment to iaclude packing, preparation and\nPlease provide us with a copy of the bazardous materials training rocords of\ntransportation.\nWe wish to offer you 'the opportunity to submit a written statement concerning\nmitigating circumstances which you feel may have a bearing-\nthe above allegation.\nstatement should contain all pertinent facts and\nfrom you within ten (10) working daya following receipt of this lettex, the\nIf we do not hear\ninvestigation will be concluded upon the basis of infomation available.\n836-8410.\nany questions, please contact Special Agent Tony Tepediao at\nSincerely,\nManager\nArthur D. Bell\nCivil Aviation Security\nField Office\n- Honolulu\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM: \"\nHILTI (Distribution)\nFAX NO.:\n918 252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:37P\n* Civil Aviation Security\nL\nP.B7\nField Office - Honolulu\nHonolulu International Airport\nTulsa, OK 74121\nP.O. Box 21148\nCartried Quatty System\nHonolulu, Hawail 96819\n300 Rodgers Boulevard, #45\nFax No. (918) 252-6520\nPhone (918) 252-6000\nScs\n18090-23300\nATTN: Mr. Arthur D. Bell\nRe: File No. 98WP760057\nDear Mr. Bell:\nimproper marking and declaration of the Hilti product described as \"Cartridges, power device,\nAltached are the training records you requested for the person(s) responsible for the alleged\nClass 1.4S, UN 0323\". Included are copies of:\n• the training records for the individual certifying the shipment (i.e. Neil Duque).\n• the training records for the supervisor of the above individual (i.e. Bryan McAden) and\n• our hazardous materials training program.\nIt is our belief that the product \"Cartridges, power device\" is exempt from the requirements to mark\nthe EX number on the package as well as to identity the respective EX number on the shipper's\ndeclaration. This is based upon the following:\n• Paragraph 3 of the Certificate of Competent Authority used for this shipment refers to these\nproducts as \"small arms ammunition\".\n• Paragraph 4 of the same Certificate of Competent Authority refers to the proper shipping\nname as \"cartridges, power device\"\n• The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, in state variation USG-05, states that, unless\nexcepted by 49 CFR 172.320, EX numbers must be marked on the packaging.\n• Paragraph 172.320 excepts those products identified by paragraph 173.56 (h) from the (EX)\nmarking requirements.\n• Paragraph 173.56 (h) refers us back to \"small arms\" cartridges.\nDepartment of Transportation (on April 4, 1995 from Mr. Spencer Watson). Mr. Watson confirmed\nAdditionally, the manufacturer of the product in question received a verbal interpretation from the\nthat \"small arms ammunition\" and \"power devices\" do not require EX numbers nor the Certificate\nof Competent Authority. This is based upon the fact that 49 CFR 107.3 defines \"competent\nauthority approval\" to include the specific regulations issued in Subchapter C of the Hazardous\nMaterials Regulations; e.g. 172.320 and 173.56 (h).\nEven though the regulations exempt us from the requirement to have a Certificate of Competent\nwill not accept the shipment.\nAuthority, our experience with the airlines has been that, if we don't supply the \"certificate\"\n\". they\nIt certainly was not the intent of Hilti, Inc. to offer a shipment that was not tendered in accordance\nRegards,\nHILTI. Inc.\nQuality, Safety and Environmental Management\nS. W. Gerrard, Director\nSAFTIFAA-BELL DOC\n13 February, 1998\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM:\n. HILTI\n(Distribution)\nFAX\nNO.:\n918\n252\n6221\n12-21-98\n12:37P\nP .08\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM: \" HILTI (Distribution)\nFAX NO.:\n918 252 6221\n12-21-98\n12:378\nP.09\n.;\n2. BASIS. This appIoVal 15 based on the request by Omark Industrics\nIsriston, Idaho, dated July 13, 1989.\n•\n\n<<>>\n\n•FROM:\n_ HILTI (Distribution)\nFAX NO.: 918 252 6221\n12-21-98 12:37P P.18\n(\nCOMPETINI AUTHORITY CERTIPICATION CA-890743\nPAGE\n2\n5. D.N. CLASS AND DIVISION (AND COMPATIBILIIY GROUP APPLICABLE): 1.45\n(The shipping name and class assignment axe basco\non Bureau of\nExplosives and Bureau of lines Peports on file with the Office of\nBazardous Materials Trausportation.)\n6. PACKAGING.\nPacking Instruction 134.\ncertified by:\nJE ZG 1929\nNian I. Roberts\n(\noffice be gainIdous Matezials Transportztion\n\n<<>>\n\n/n seang pos em\n12-21-98\n12:37P P.11\n\n<<>>\n\nFROM: \"\nHILTI (Distribution.\n400 South 122\nEast Avenue\nFAX NO.:\n6221\n12-21-98\n12:37P\nP.12\n• •Julsa, OK 74121\nDeax MI. Morris:\nSincercly,\nAid, Bin\nArthur D. Belt\nManager\nCivil Aviation Security\nField Office\n- Honolulu\n\n<<>>\n\n1.:\n•. RETURN FAX NUMBER (202) 366-3012\nNUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER)\n3\nDATE\n1/4198TImE 325pm\nADORESSEE Marlyn Boyce\nFAX NUMBER 918 252. 622 INITIATOR Diane LaValle:\nPHONE 918 252 6207 PHONE\n11-800-467-4922\nMESSAGE\nпоре\nthis helps\nYOU ARE RECEIVING A TELEFAX\nFROM\nTHE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION CENTER\nOFFFICE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STANDARDS -\nFOR INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSFORTATION\n:\nPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE\nAT\nhttp://hazmat.dot.aov\n\n<<>>\n\n•.•\n--.\nINTERPRETATION\nof Transportation\nU.S. Department\nWashington, D.C.\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\n20590\nResearch and\nAdministration\nspecial Programs\nOCT 1 6 1996\nMr. James Hendricks\nGlaxo Wellcome Inc.\nP.O. Box 13398\nResearch Triangle Park\nNorth Carolina 27709\nMr. Hendricks:\nThis is in response to your letter of August 13, 1996, requesting clarification of the definition for\n\"consumer commodity\" as provided by the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO)\nTechnical Instructions and 49 CFR 171.8.\nIn general terms, a consumer commodity is a material that is packaged and distributed in a for\nintended or suitable for retail sale and personal or household use. This definition includes\nmaterials that are suitable for retail sale even if not specifically so intended and which may, in\nfact, be used in some other fashion. The fact that the aerosol can may or may not display\nmarketing information is not a factor is this determination.\nI hope this information is helpful.\nSincerely,\nSubore Billings\nDelmer F. Billings\nChief, Regulations Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n!. \"\n171.8 Consumer\ncommodity\n\n<<>>\n\n•\nU.S.Department\nof Transportation\ndashingtar du\nResearch and\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\n... 21 1994\nMr. Michael Wofford\nManager, Environmental Programs\nXerox Corporation\n800 Phillips Road, BIdg. 214\nWebster, New York 14580\nDear Mr. Wofford:\nthat is suitable for retail sale can be reclassified as a consumer commodity\nThis is in response to your létter of December 21, 1993, asking if a material\neven though it is not intended for retail sale.\ncommodity in 49 CFR 171.8 includes materials that are both packaged and\nYour are correct in your understanding.\nThe definition of a consumer\ndistributed in a form intended or suitable for sale through retail sales\nagencies or instrumentalities for consumption by individuals for purposes of\npersonal care or household use.\n)\nmaterials described in your letter qualify for reclassification and are\nnot intended for personal or household use.\npackaged accordingly, they may be described as consumer commodities, even if\nI hope this satisfies your inquiry.\nSincerely,\n#chief, Regulations Development\nOffice of Hazardous Materials Standards\n• 181/171.8\nCon sume\ncommodity\n•","truncated":false,"body_characters":13394}