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Quintiles Simirex — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation
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Page 1U.S. Department 400 Seventh Street, S.W. of Transportation Washington. D.C. 20590 Research and Special Programs Administration DEC 2 1999 Mr. Christopher Swift Ref. No. 99-0246 12000 Commerce Parkway Quintiles Simirex Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Dear Mr. Swift: This is in response to your letter dated August 25, 1999, regarding markings on non-bulk specification packagings under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). marked "94" must be used prior to the re-test date (12 months for Specifically you ask if a packaging manufactured in 1994 and single and composite packagings and 24 months for combination packagings (§ 178.601 (e))). The answer is no. A packaging manufactured prior to the re-test date may be used at any time to transport a hazardous material for which it is authorized. Non-bulk specification packagings do not "expire." However, the shipper must determine that the packagings has been manufactured, assembled, and marked in accordance with the HMR (§ 173.22 (a)) and, if used more than once, must comply with $ 173.28. I hope this satisfies your request. John A. Gale Transportation Regulations Specialist Office of Hazardous Materials Standards 178.503 990246#
Page 2BAH 25 AUG 99 8178-503 Edward Mazzullo, Director OHMS US DOT/RSPA (DHM-10) 99-0246 400 7* St. SW Washington D.C. 20590 Mr. Mazzullo, I am requesting written clarification regarding possible expiration dates on UN The boxes we are shipping were specifically designed for the product they carry, and have the designated markings: 4G/X10/S/94 The "94" being the year of manufacture, I was told the boxes were past their two-year accurate? Please send me clarification as to whether or not the packaging is indeed usability date. Additionally, commercial airlines would refuse them for transport. Is this "expired " or if I am still able to use these containers. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Regards, Christopher Swift Manager, Shipping/Receiving/Materials Quintiles Simirex 12000 Commerce Parkway Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 Tel: (856) 235-2333 Fax: (856) 727-0924#
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