{"operation":"document","citation":"99-0288","title":"Intech Services, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"1999-12-09","effective_on":null,"summary":"99-0288 response to Intech Services, Inc. concerning 173.21.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0288.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0288.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-99-0288","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/legacy/interpretations/Interpretation%20Files/1999/990288.pdf","body":"<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nU.S.Department\n400 Seventh Street, S.W.\nof Transportation\nWashington, D.C.\n20590\nResearch and\nSpecial Programs\nAdministration\nDEC 9 1999\nMs. Anne E. Johnson\nRef. No.\n99-0288\n7 McMillan Way, Suite #101\nIntech Services, Inc.\nNewark, DE 19711\nDear Ms. Johnson:\nThis is in response to your letter dated October 19, 1999\nregarding the compatibility of hazardous materials packaged in\nthe same outer packaging under the Hazardous Materials\nSpecifically you ask if\nmaterials described as \"Paint, 3, UN1263, PG II\" and \"Corrosive\nUN3264, PG III\" may be packaged in the same outer packaging.\nliquid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (chromic/phosphoric acid), 8,\nHazardous materials may not be packed or mixed together in the\nmaterials if such materials are capable of reacting dangerously\nsame outer packaging with other hazardous or non-hazardous\nwith each other and causing: combustion or dangerous evolution of\nheat; evolution of flammable, poisonous, or asphyxiant gases; or\nformation of unstable or corrosive materials ($ 173.24 (e) (4)).\nAlso see $ 173.21 (e). It is the shipper's responsibility to\ndetermine weather any of these dangerous reactions can occur.\nI hope this satisfies your request.\nSincerely,\nTransportation Regulations Specialist\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nStandards\n173.241e) (4)\n990288\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nBAH\nINTECH SERVICES, INC.\nSole U.S. Distributor for DuPont Teflon®Finishes.\n3173.21(C)\n7 McMillan Way Suite #101 Newark, DE 19711\n99-0288\nTo:\nCompany:\nUS DOT\nAttention:\nEdward Mazzullo\nFax:\nDate:\n10/19/99\nFrom:\nAnne E. Johnson\nSubject:\nNew Purchase Order\nDear Mr. Mazzullo,\nGood morning, I spoke with Arthur this morning at the DOT helpline\nabout the compatibility of 2 materials in the same outer packaging.\nThe materials are Paint, 3, UN1263, PG II and Corrosive Liquid, Acidic,\nInorganic, NOS, (chromic/phosphoric acid), 8, UN 3264, PGII.\nArthur informed me that the DOT has no specific segregation requirements\nand as long as the products don't cause a hazard when mixed that it is okay to ship\nthem in the same outer packaging. Could you please state the specific rule in\n\n<<<PAGE 3>>>\n\nwriting so that our company can be sure we are in complete compliance. Thank\nyou for your time.\nBest regards,\nAnne E. Johnson\n(Phone) 302-366-8530 (Fax) 302-366-8602 (E-Mail) Anne@Intechservices.com","truncated":false,"body_characters":2317}