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The manufacturer must provide such information to a representative of the Department upon request. For transportation by passenger-carrying aircraft, the net mass of lighter refills may not exceed 1 kg per package, and, for cargo-only aircraft, the net mass of lighter refills may not exceed 15 kg per package. The following tables list, and set forth the requirements of, the special provisions referred to in column 7 of the 172.101 table. 181 When a package contains a combination of lithium batteries contained in equipment and lithium batteries packed with equipment, the following requirements apply: a. (eg: 119 This substance, when in quantities of not more than 11.5 kg (25.3 pounds), with not less than 10 percent water, by mass, also may be classed as Division 4.1, provided a negative test result is obtained when tested in accordance with test series 6(c) of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). 147 This entry applies to non-sensitized emulsions, suspensions, and gels consisting primarily of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel, intended to produce a Type E blasting explosive only after further processing prior to use. These provisions apply only to non-bulk packagings: N3 Glass inner packagings are permitted in combination or composite packagings only if the hazardous material is free from hydrofluoric acid. N80 Packages consisting of one inner metal can, not over 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) capacity, packed in an outer wooden or fiberboard box, or a wooden barrel, are authorized and need not conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. B5 Only ammonium nitrate solutions with 35 percent or less water that will remain completely in solution under all conditions of transport at a maximum lading temperature of 116 C (240 F) are authorized for transport in the following bulk packagings: MC 307, MC 312, DOT 407 and DOT 412 cargo tanks with at least 172 kPa (25 psig) design pressure. 15 This entry applies to Chemical kits and First aid kits containing one or more compatible items of hazardous materials in boxes, cases, etc. Lead compounds that have a solubility of 5% or less in accordance with this special provision are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter that pertain to Marine Pollutants. 23 This material may be transported under the provisions of Division 4.1 only if it is so packed that the percentage of diluent will not fall below that stated in the shipping description at any time during transport. It may be transported on cargo aircraft only with the prior approval of the Associate Administrator. c. Where the liquid or solid components are classed as Division 6.1, Packing Group II or III, or Class 8, Packing Group II or III, the chemical under pressure must be assigned a subsidiary risk of Division 6.1 or Class 8 and the appropriate identification number must be assigned. Where different hazardous materials in limited quantities are packed together in the same outer packaging, when a gross mass is indicated Column 4 of 173.27 Table 3, the net quantity of each hazardous material must be shown in addition to the gross mass of the completed package. Size of marking on bulk package must conform to 172.302(b) of this subchapter. 123 Any explosives, blasting, type C containing chlorates must be segregated from explosives containing ammonium nitrate or other ammonium salts. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. When the word Normal is indicated, 178.275(g)(3) of this subchapter does not apply. Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Daniels Training Services. 389 This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. A61 a. The suitability for transport in tanks must be demonstrated using test 8(d) in Test Series 8 (see UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part 1, Sub-section 18.7) (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter) or an alternative means approved by the Associate Administrator. 132 This description may only be used for ammonium nitrate-based compound fertilizers. 12 In concentrations greater than 40 percent, this material has strong oxidizing properties and is capable of starting fires in contact with combustible materials. For Federal Register citations affecting 172.102, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. c. The cylinders are collected and transported by a private or a contract carrier for reconditioning, reuse or disposal. Each inner packaging contains not more than 30 mL; b. Primary receptacles must conform to the general packaging requirements of subpart B of part 173 of this subchapter and may not leak. 109 Rocket motors must be nonpropulsive in transportation unless approved in accordance with 173.56 of this subchapter. (3) The total amount of gas from all detectors per outer packaging must not exceed 52 grams (1.83 ounces). Equipment powered by lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries must be described using the entries Lithium metal batteries contained in equipment or Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment or Lithium ion batteries contained in equipment or Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment, as appropriate. A212 UN 2031, Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with more than 20% and less than 65% nitric acid intended for use in sterilization devices only, may be transported on passenger aircraft irrespective of the indication of forbidden in columns (9A) of the 172.101 table provided that: a. These substances must satisfy the criteria for classification as an ammonium nitrate emulsion of Test Series 8 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 18 (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter), and may not be classified and transported unless approved by the Associate Administrator. N91 The use of a non specification sift-proof, non-bulk, metal can with or without lid, or a non specification sift-proof, non-bulk fiber drum, with or without lid is authorized when transporting coal tar pitch compounds by motor vehicle or rail freight. B44 All parts of valves and safety relief devices in contact with lading must be of a material which will not cause formation of acetylides. A101 In addition to the applicable requirements of 173.185, the quantity of lithium metal in the batteries contained in any piece of equipment must not exceed 12 g per cell and 500 g per battery. As a The outside of each package must be plainly marked ARTICLES, EXPLOSIVES, N.O.S. Such articles must comply with the following requirements: (1) The water capacity of the pressure receptacle must not exceed 0.5 L and the working pressure must not exceed 25 bar at 15 C (59 F); (2) The minimum burst pressure of the pressure receptacle must be at least four times the pressure of the gas at 15 C (59 F); (3) Each article must be manufactured in such a way that unintentional firing or release is avoided under normal conditions of handling, packing, transport and use. 381 For railroad flagging kits, see 173.184 (c) of this subchapter. c. Self-propelled vehicles or equipment that also contain an internal combustion engine must be described using the entries Engine, internal combustion, flammable gas powered or Engine, internal combustion, flammable liquid powered or Vehicle, flammable gas powered or Vehicle, flammable liquid powered, as appropriate. B84 Packagings must be protected with non-metallic linings impervious to the lading or have a suitable corrosion allowance for sulfuric acid or spent sulfuric acid in concentration up to 65.25 percent. 340 This entry applies only to the vessel transportation of nickel-metal hydride batteries as cargo. If appropriate, a package containing this material must conform to the additional labeling requirements of 172.402 of this subchapter. (ii) One bottle for every two hours of production, or for every 2,500 bottles produced, must be tested by dropping a bottle filled to 98 percent capacity with water from a height of 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) onto solid concrete directly on the closure. For the purpose of this special provision, vehicles are self-propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more persons or goods. 115 Boosters with detonator, detonator assemblies and boosters with detonators in which the total explosive charge per unit does not exceed 25 g, and which will not mass detonate and undergo only limited propagation in the shipping package may be assigned to 1.4B classification code. 338 Life Saving appliances, self-inflating transported by motor vehicle only between an U.S. Coast Guard approved inflatable life raft servicing facility and a vessel are only subject to the following requirements: a. that, for example, are used for medical, analytical, diagnostic, testing, or repair purposes. N40 This material is not authorized in the following packagings: a. (i) These provisions apply to the transportation of hazardous materials in IM and UN Specification portable tanks. d. In addition to the training requirements prescribed in 172.700 through 172.704, each driver must be trained regarding the properties and hazards of diatomaceous earth filter material, precautions to ensure safe transport of the material, and actions to be taken in the event of an emergency during transportation, or a substantial delay in transit. 46 This material must be packed in accordance with packing method OP6 (see 173.225 of this subchapter). You can learn more about the process Samples taken at random must withstand the prescribed tests without breakage or leakage. (See 173.50 of this subchapter.). B46 The detachable protective housing for the loading and unloading valves of multi-unit tank car tanks must withstand tank test pressure and must be approved by the Associate Administrator. quantity (RQ)", contains the reportable quantity (RQ), in pounds and kilograms, for each hazardous substance listed in Column 1 of TABLE 1. B30 MC 312, MC 330, MC 331 and DOT 412 cargo tanks and DOT 51 portable tanks must be made of stainless steel, except that steel other than stainless steel may be used in accordance with the provisions of 173.24b(b) of this subchapter. When column 7 of the 172.101 table refers to a special provision for a hazardous material, the meaning and requirements of that provision are as set forth in this section. 114 Jet perforating guns, charged, oil well, without detonator may be reclassed to Division 1.4 Compatibility Group D (1.4D) if the following conditions are met: a. B53 Packagings must be made of either aluminum or steel. 421 This entry will no longer be effective on January 2, 2023, unless we terminate it earlier or extend it beyond that date by notice of a final rule in the Federal Register. IBCs must have a device to allow venting. Comparative fire testing between a package as prepared for transport (including the substance to be transported) and an identical package filled with water must show that the maximum temperature measured inside the packages during testing does not differ by more than 200 C (392 F). N95 UN1075, Liquefied petroleum gas and UN1978, Propane authorized for transport in DOT 4BA240 cylinders is not subject to the UN identification number and proper shipping name marking or the label requirements of this part subject to the following conditions: a. N5 Glass materials of construction are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. For all modes of transportation, a written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with 171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device. The receptacles must be constructed with glass double walls having the space between the walls vacuum insulated and each receptacle must be transported in an outer packaging with sufficient cushioning and absorbent materials to protect the receptacle from damage. For example, nickel-metal hydride batteries transported by vessel in certain quantities are covered by another entry (see Batteries, nickel-metal hydride, UN3496). For transportation by aircraft, a telephone report in accordance with 171.15(a) is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat (i.e., an amount of heat sufficient to be dangerous to packaging or personal safety to include charring of packaging, melting of packaging, scorching of packaging, or other evidence) occurs as a direct result of a dry battery. N92 Notwithstanding the provisions of 173.24(g) of this subchapter, packagings shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapor to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the packagings in the event of loss of stabilization. The tank car specification may be marked to indicate a test pressure of 13.79 Bar (200 psig). Column 7 of the 172.101 Hazmat Table lists the special provisions that apply to an individual proper shipping name. The material may only be loaded with Class 3, Class 8, and Division 4.1 materials in Packing Group II or III. This entry applies to machinery or apparatus containing hazardous materials as a residue or as an integral element of the machinery or apparatus. Components classed as Division 6.1, Packing Group I, or Class 8, Packing Group I, must not be offered for transportation and transported under this description. Column 7 Lists the additional (special) provisions that apply to this material. Transportation of these packages also requires the door of each van trailer to be marked with Warning trailer may contain chemical vapor. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. The toy plastic or paper caps must be in the form of sheets, strips, rolls, or individual caps; b. Openings for safety relief devices on multi-unit tank car tanks shall be plugged or blank flanged. 182 Equipment containing only lithium batteries must be classified as either UN 3091 or UN 3481. Lading must be blanketed at all times with a dry inert gas at a pressure not to exceed 103 kPa (15 psig). TP3 The maximum degree of filling (in %) for solids transported above their melting points and for elevated temperature liquids shall be determined by the following: Where: df and dr are the mean densities of the liquid at the mean temperature of the liquid during filling and the maximum mean bulk temperature during transport respectively. If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve the www.ecfr.gov website or have questions about using www.ecfr.gov, please choose the 'Website Feedback' button below. A82 The quantity limits in columns (9A) and (9B) do not apply to human or animal body parts, whole organs or whole bodies known to contain or suspected of containing an infectious substance. In addition, a container exceeding 4 fluid ounces volumetric capacity (7.22 cubic inches) or containing more than 65 grams of fuel may not be connected or manifolded to a lighter or similar device and must also be described and packaged according to the fuel contained therein. b. (a) General. A separate drafting site Transportation by vessel in IBCs is prohibited. A112 Notwithstanding the quantity limits shown in Column (9A) and (9B) for this entry, the following IBCs are authorized for transportation aboard passenger and cargo-only aircraft. If it is evident that a package of radioactive material, or conveyance carrying unpackaged radioactive material, is leaking, or if it is suspected that the package, or conveyance carrying unpackaged material, may have leaked, the requirements of 173.443(e) of this subchapter apply. The requirements of 173.24(g)(1) and 173.27(c) do not apply. If a tank car tank is equipped with a non-reclosing pressure relief device, the rupture disc must be perforated with a 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) diameter hole. Examples of such vehicles are electrically-powered cars, motorcycles, scooters, three- and four-wheeled vehicles or motorcycles, trucks, locomotives, bicycles (pedal cycles with an electric motor) and other vehicles of this type (e.g., self-balancing vehicles or vehicles not equipped with at least one seating position), lawn tractors, self-propelled farming and construction equipment, boats, aircraft, wheelchairs and other mobility aids. 441 For marine pollutants transported under UN3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. or UN3082, Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. and for purposes of shipping paper and package marking requirements, the technical name used in association with the basic description may be a proper shipping name listed in the 172.101 Hazardous Material Table; provided that the name chosen is not also an entry that includes n.o.s. as a part of the name or one that has a G in column (1) of the table. B16 The lading must be completely covered with nitrogen, inert gas or other inert materials. Essentially, such SSolder complies with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations. Symbols, if used, must be registered with the Associate Administrator. (3) When no bottom openings are authorized, the alternative portable tank must not have bottom openings. 367 For the purposes of documentation and package marking: a. The letter codes are placed in front of the number codes (for example, "A29"). When such batteries are transported in accordance with 173.185(c), the total lithium content of all lithium metal cells contained in the battery must not exceed 1.5 g and the total capacity of all lithium ion cells contained in the battery must not exceed 10 Wh. This training must be documented in training records required by 172.704(d). They must be classified in accordance with the procedure as set out in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III, section 39 (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). The Packing Group assigned will be II or III, according to the classification criteria for either Class 3 or Division 4.1, as appropriate, applied to the base material. 47 Mixtures of solids that are not subject to this subchapter and flammable liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of Division 4.1, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the material is loaded or at the time the packaging or transport unit is closed. 22 If the hazardous material is in dispersion in organic liquid, the organic liquid must have a flash point above 50 C (122 F). 8 A hazardous substance that is not a hazardous waste may be shipped under the shipping description Other regulated substances, liquid or solid, n.o.s., as appropriate. Overcharge of the rechargeable lithium ion cells is precluded by design; iii. Hazardous materials necessary for the safe and proper operation of the cargo transport unit (e.g., fire extinguishing systems and air conditioning systems), must be properly secured to or installed in the cargo transport unit and are not otherwise subject to this subchapter. When portable tank instruction T75 is referenced in Column (7) of the 172.101 Table, the applicable refrigerated liquefied gases are authorized to be transported in portable tanks in accordance with the requirements of 178.277 of this subchapter. 49 Mixtures of solids that are not subject to this subchapter and corrosive liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of Class 8, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the material is loaded or at the time the packaging or transport unit is closed. If chemical stabilization becomes ineffective at lower temperatures within the anticipated duration of transport, temperature control is required and is forbidden by aircraft. When column 7 of the 172.101 table refers to a special provision for a hazardous material, the meaning and requirements of that provision are as set forth in this section. For this test, the provisions of paragraphs 16.6.1.2 except letter g, 16.6.1.3.1 to 16.6.1.3.6, 16.6.1.3.7(b) and 16.6.1.3.8 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria must be applied. The chemical under pressure must be classed based on the hazard characteristics of the components in the propellant; the liquid; or the solid. user convenience only and is not intended to alter agency intent Individual Name: Mr. David Comen. 32 Polymeric beads and molding compounds may be made from polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate) or other polymeric material. The components may be placed in the same outer packaging provided they will not interact dangerously in the event of leakage. For transportation by aircraft, the provisions of 173.159(b)(2) apply. b. Lithium batteries conforming to paragraph a. of this special provision must be assigned to UN Nos. If a frangible disc is required in series with the reclosing pressure relief device for the specified portable tank, the alternative portable tank must be fitted with a frangible disc in series with the reclosing pressure relief device; and, (1) When two effective means are specified, the alternative portable tank is fitted with bottom openings having two or three effective means of closure or no bottom openings; or, (2) When three effective means are specified, the portable tank has no bottom openings or three effective means of closure; or. 138 This entry applies to lead compounds which, when mixed in a ratio of 1:1,000 with 0.07 M (Molar concentration) hydrochloric acid and stirred for one hour at a temperature of 23 C 2 C, exhibit a solubility of more than 5%. B35 Tank cars containing hydrogen cyanide may be alternatively marked Hydrocyanic acid, liquefied if otherwise conforming to marking requirements in subpart D of this part. The packaging shall be designed for a working temperature of at least 121 C (250 F). A copy of the approval shall accompany the shipping papers. shipping name in Column (1) of the 172.101 Table, it means that the mate-rial is known to pose a risk to humans. 45 Temperature should be maintained between 18 C (64.4 F) and 40 C (104 F). N85 Packagings certified at the Packing Group I performance level may not be used. c. Packagings are excepted from the design stress limits at elevated temperatures, as described in Section VIII of the ASME Code (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). (You can unsubscribe anytime), Learn More About USDOT/HazMat Transportation, generalpackaging requirements of173.24, Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Flexible, fiberboard or wooden IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. Wall thickness must be verified ultrasonically at intervals midway between periodic hydraulic tests (every 2.5 years). The packing group assignment and packaging must be approved by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety on the basis of the criteria in 173.21 of this subchapter and the package type used for the Series 6(c) test. 349 Mixtures of hypochlorite with an ammonium salt are forbidden for transport. (iv) T75. a. Mixtures of one or more organic lead mixtures (such as tetraethyl lead, triethylmethyl lead, diethyldimethyl lead, ethyltrimethyl lead, and tetramethyl lead) with one or more halogen compounds (such as ethylene dibromide and ethylene dichloride), hydrocarbon solvents or other equally efficient stabilizers; or. 368 In the case of non-fissile or fissile-excepted uranium hexafluoride, the material must be classified under UN3507 or UN2978. Title 49 was last amended 2/03/2023. The fiber drum must to be fabricated with a three ply wall, as a minimum. Insulation must be at least 100 mm (3.9 inches) except that the insulation thickness may be reduced to 51 mm (2 inches) over the exterior heater coils. Any glass inner packaging showing evidence of leakage, distortion or other defect under this test must not be transported under the terms of this special provision; b. A191 Notwithstanding the Division 6.1 subsidiary risk for this description, the toxic subsidiary risk label and the requirement to indicate the subsidiary risk on the shipping paper are not required for manufactured articles containing less than 5 kg (11 pounds) of mercury. The material is packaged in a DOT Specification 4BW240 cylinder, or in a DOT-51 portable tank. N84 The maximum quantity per package is 500 g (1.1 lbs.). d. Except for transportation by aircraft, neutron radiation detectors and radiation detection systems containing such detectors transported in accordance with paragraph a of this special provision are not subject to the labeling and placarding requirements of part 172 of this subchapter. Transport vehicles must be vented to prevent accumulation of vapors at a poisonous or flammable concentration. Non-specification bulk bins are authorized. IBCs are only authorized if approved by the Associate Administrator. Table I - Maximum Ambient Temperature - Gasoline. Column 8 Explosives shipped in conformance with this paragraph must have been examined in accordance with 173.56 of this subchapter and approved by the Associate Administrator. An important, but often overlooked, requirement for the safe and regulatory compliant transportation of a HazMat is an understanding of the special provisions in column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table. 362 This entry applies to liquids, pastes or powders, pressurized with a propellant that meets the definition of a gas in 173.115. A4 Liquids having an inhalation toxicity of Packing Group I are not permitted on aircraft. This provision may be used for both domestic and international shipments. The article, machinery, or apparatus, if unpackaged, or the packaging in which it is contained shall be marked Dangerous goods in articles or Dangerous goods in machinery or Dangerous goods in apparatus as appropriate, with the identification number UN3363. When a consignment is undeliverable, the consignment shall be placed in a safe location and the appropriate competent authority shall be informed as soon as possible and a request made for instructions on further action. This training must be documented in training records required by 172.704(d). When Column 7 refers to a special provision for a hazardous material, the meaning and requirements of that special provision are as set forth in 172.102 of this subpart. The means of protection must be approved by the approval agency designated to approve the portable tank in accordance with the procedures in part 107, subpart E, of this subchapter. (iv) The name or symbol of the bottle producer, and the month and year of manufacture, must be marked by embossing, ink-jet printing of permanent ink, or other permanent means on the face or bottom of each bottle, in letters and numbers at least 6 mm (0.2 inch) high. TP13 Self-contained breathing apparatus must be provided when this hazardous material is transported by sea. No Class 7 label is required to be displayed. Table 3 authorizes Large Packagings for specific proper shipping names through the use of IB Codes assigned in the 172.101 table of this subchapter. j. Portable tank instructions specify the requirements applicable to a portable tank when used for the transportation of a specific hazardous material. Model rocket motors containing 30 grams or less propellant are classed as Division 1.4S and items containing more than 30 grams of propellant but not more than 62.5 grams of propellant are classed as Division 1.4C. A100 Lithium ion cells and batteries must be offered for transport at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. N12 Plastic packagings are not authorized. For UN2031 with more than 55% nitric acid, rigid plastic IBCs and composite IBCs with a rigid plastic inner receptacle are authorized for two years from the date of IBC manufacture. These articles must be tested in accordance with Test series 6(c) of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (incorporated by reference; see 171.7 of this subchapter), with no explosion of the device, no fragmentation of device casing or pressure vessel, and no projection hazard or thermal effect that would significantly hinder fire-fighting or other emergency response efforts in the immediate vicinity. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. 167 These storage systems must always be considered as containing hydrogen. Radiation detectors transported as individual components must be transported as follows: (1) They must be packed in a sealed intermediate plastic liner with sufficient absorbent or adsorbent material to absorb or adsorb the entire gas contents. 351 Ammonium chlorate, ammonium chlorate aqueous solutions, and mixtures of a chlorate with an ammonium salt are forbidden for transport. b. These provisions are multi-modal and apply to bulk and non-bulk packagings: 1 This material is poisonous by inhalation (see 171.8 of this subchapter) in Hazard Zone A (see 173.116(a) or 173.133(a) of this subchapter), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter. Tanks containing solidified methacrylic acid must not be reheated during transport.