(5) Each receptacle shall be able to withstand a pressure of 20 bar (2000 kPa) without leakage when the pressure relief device is deactivated. Table 1 authorizes IBCs for specific proper shipping names through the use of IB Codes assigned in the 172.101 table of this subchapter. (5) A code containing the letter N refers to a special provision which applies only to non-bulk packaging requirements. 181 When a package contains a combination of lithium batteries contained in equipment and lithium batteries packed with equipment, the following requirements apply: a. TP6 The tank must be equipped with a pressure release device which prevent a tank from bursting under fire engulfment conditions (the conditions prescribed in CGA pamphlet S-1.2 (see 171.7 of this subchapter) or alternative conditions approved by the Associate Administrator may be used to consider the fire engulfment condition), taking into account the properties of the hazardous material to be transported. 420 This entry does not apply to manufactured articles (such as table tennis balls). Enhanced content is provided to the user to provide additional context. IBCs of type 31A and 31N are only authorized if approved by the Associate Administrator. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Oxygen cylinders with installed actuating cartridges as prepared for transportation must have an effective means of preventing inadvertent activation. As a 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. A30 Ammonium permanganate is not authorized for transportation on aircraft. 166 When transported in non-friable tablet form, calcium hypochlorite, dry, may be transported as a Packing Group III material. B49 Tanks equipped with interior heater coils are not authorized. If you have questions for the Agency that issued the current document please contact the agency directly. There you have it! A rocket motor to be considered nonpropulsive must be capable of unrestrained burning and must not appreciably move in any direction when ignited by any means. (2) An indication of compliance with this special provision must be provided by marking each package with the words not restricted or by including the words not restricted on a transport document such as an air waybill accompanying the shipment. 108 Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be present in packages during transportation. 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. This includes vehicles transported in a packaging. 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. Unlined tanks must be passivated before being placed in service. Each They will appear as a list of codes that are defined in 172.102 of the Code of Federal Regulations. 351 Ammonium chlorate, ammonium chlorate aqueous solutions, and mixtures of a chlorate with an ammonium salt are forbidden for transport. 41 This material at the Packing Group II hazard criteria level may be transported in Large Packagings. 175 This substance must be stabilized when in concentrations of not more than 99%. 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. A hypochlorite solution, UN1791, is a Class 8 corrosive material. However this examination is required when the conditions of 180.605(f) are met. When a special provision specifies packaging or packaging requirements -, (1) The special provision is in addition to the standard requirements for all packagings prescribed in 173.24 of this subchapter and any other applicable packaging requirements in subparts A and B of part 173 of this subchapter; and. If the air bag inflator unit satisfactorily passes the series 6(c) test, it is not necessary to repeat the test on the air bag module. However, the hazard label corresponding to the hazard class or division may be substituted for the marking. (iii) A copy of the test results must be kept on file at each facility where packagings are offered for transportation, and must be made available to a representative of the Department upon request. Furthermore, lithium batteries installed in a cargo transport unit, designed only to provide power external to the transport unit must be described using the proper shipping name Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit found in the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. The proper shipping name Paint related material may be used for consignments of packages containing Paint and Paint related material in the same package; b. eCFR :: 49 CFR 172.101 -- Purpose and use of hazardous materials table. a. For transportation by aircraft, the provisions of 173.159(b)(2) apply. Metal: 11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B and 21N, b. b. 381 For railroad flagging kits, see 173.184 (c) of this subchapter. N74 Packages consisting of tightly closed inner containers of glass, earthenware, metal or polyethylene, capacity not over 0.5 kg (1.1 pounds) securely cushioned and packed in outer wooden barrels or wooden or fiberboard boxes, not over 15 kg (33 pounds) net weight, are authorized and need not conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. For non-pressurized lighters containing a Class 3 (flammable liquid) material, its design, description, and packaging must be approved by the Associate Administrator prior to being offered for transportation or transported in commerce. B15 Packagings must be protected with non-metallic linings impervious to the lading or have a suitable corrosion allowance. Amdt. 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. Packagings must be so constructed that explosion is not possible by reason of increased internal pressure. TP27 A portable tank having a minimum test pressure of 4 bar (400 kPa) may be used provided the calculated test pressure is 4 bar or less based on the MAWP of the hazardous material, as defined in 178.275 of this subchapter, where the test pressure is 1.5 times the MAWP. When there is an entry in this column, refer to Section 172.102 of the federal regulations for specific information. d. A chemical under pressure with components meeting the properties of: Class 1 (explosives); Class 3 (liquid desensitized explosives); Division 4.1 (self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives); Division 4.2 (substances liable to spontaneous combustion); Division 4.3 (substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases or toxic gases); Division 5.1 (oxidizing substances); Division 5.2 (organic peroxides); Division 6.2 (Infectious substances); or, Class 7 (Radioactive material), must not be offered for transportation under this description. Shipments must be made by private, leased or contract carrier vehicles under exclusive use of the offeror. B115 Rail cars, highway trailers, roll-on/roll-off bins, or other non-specification bulk packagings are authorized. B11 Tank car tanks must have a test pressure of at least 2,068.5 kPa (300 psig). If they do leak, they must be overpacked in packagings conforming to the specification requirements of part 178 of this subchapter or in salvage packagings conforming to the requirements in 173.12 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. 26 This entry does not include ammonium permanganate, the transport of which is prohibited except when approved by the Associate Administrator. 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. c. The equipment, and machinery or apparatus articles conforms with 173.222 of this subchapter. The adsorbent or absorbent material shall not meet the definition or criteria for inclusion in Classes 1 to 8; c. The maximum contents of a receptacle shall be 10 kg of ammonia; and. (ii) The following table specifies the portable tank requirements applicable to T Codes T1 through T22. 172 This entry includes alcohol mixtures containing up to 5% petroleum products. 37 Unless it can be demonstrated by testing that the sensitivity of the substance in its frozen state is no greater than in its liquid state, the substance must remain liquid during normal transport conditions. Ammonia solutions may be transported in rigid or composite plastic IBCs (31H1, 31H2 and 31HZ1) that have successfully passed, without leakage or permanent deformation, the hydrostatic test specified in. ); and. B81 Venting and pressure relief devices for tank car tanks and cargo tanks must be approved by the Associate Administrator. individual packaging placed or stacked and secured by strapping, shrink or stretch-wrapping or other suitable means to a pallet). Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of Subpart F of Part 172 [172.502(c)]. 57 Maneb or Maneb preparations stabilized against self-heating need not be classified in Division 4.2 when it can be demonstrated by testing that a volume of 1 m3 of substance does not self-ignite and that the temperature at the center of the sample does not exceed 200 C, when the sample is maintained at a temperature of not less than 75 C 2 C for a period of 24 hours, in accordance with procedures set forth for testing self-heating materials in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). Each tank car must have a reclosing pressure relief device having a start-to-discharge pressure of 10.34 Bar (150 psig). See UN1210, UN1263, UN1266, UN3066, UN3469, and UN3470. TP26 The heating device must be exterior to the shell. This device must also prevent an unacceptable amount of leakage of liquid in the case of overturning. The table below gives the various types of Lead alloy solders. N32 Aluminum materials of construction are not authorized for single packagings. b. A combination packaging consisting of a 4G fiberboard box with inner receptacles of glass or earthenware; b. A series of notes is used throughout TABLE 1 and TABLE 2 to provide additional information concerning certain hazardous substances. Overcharge of the rechargeable lithium ion cells is precluded by design; iii. 159 This material must be protected from direct sunshine and kept in a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of heat. (9) A code containing the letter W refers to a special provision that applies only to transportation by water. 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. The material is also be subject to operational controls which include not exceeding a temperature of 55C (130F) at the time it is offered or during transportation, not exceeding a transportation time of 24 hours, and drivers transporting spent bleaching earth must be trained in the properties and hazards of the spent bleaching earth. (3) Damage to terminals. The fiber drum must to be fabricated with a three ply wall, as a minimum. 54 Maneb or maneb preparations not meeting the definition of Division 4.3 or any other hazard class are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when transported by motor vehicle, rail car, or aircraft. 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). This web site is designed for the current versions of Flammable components are flammable liquids and liquid mixtures, flammable solids and solid mixtures or flammable gases and gas mixtures meeting the following criteria: (1) A flammable liquid is a liquid having a flashpoint of not more than 93 C (200 F); (2) A flammable solid is a solid that meets the criteria in 173.124 of this subchapter; or. Except for a portable tank containing refrigerated liquefied helium, a portable tank shall have an outage of at least two percent below the inlet of the pressure relief device or pressure control valve, under conditions of incipient opening, with the portable tank in a level attitude. Each transport unit must be leakproof when used as bulk packaging. The packaging shall be designed for a working temperature of at least 121 C (250 F). N25 Steel single packagings are not authorized. 66 Formulations of these substances containing not less than 30 percent non-volatile, non-flammable phlegmatizer are not subject to this subchapter. Overview of Hazardous Material Transportation Regulations Based on the volatility class determined by using ASTM D 439 and the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) of the particular gasoline, the maximum lading pressure and maximum ambient temperature permitted during the loading of gasoline may not exceed that listed in Table I. N5 Glass materials of construction are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. 176 This entry must be used for formaldehyde solutions containing methanol as a stabilizer. IBCs must have a device to allow venting. full text search results 345 Nitrogen, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), UN1977 transported in open cryogenic receptacles with a maximum capacity of 1 L are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter. (7) Special Provisions (172.102) IB8, IP2, IP4 IBCs must be packed in closed freight containers or a closed transport vehicle. B67 All valves and fittings must be protected by a securely attached cover made of metal not subject to deterioration by the lading, and all valve openings, except safety valve, must be fitted with screw plugs or caps to prevent leakage in the event of valve failure. b. If appropriate, a package containing this material must conform to the additional labeling requirements of 172.402 of this subchapter. A53 Refrigerating machines and refrigerating machine components are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when containing less than 12 kg (26.4 pounds) of a non-flammable gas or when containing 12 L (3 gallons) or less of ammonia solution (UN2672) (see 173.307 of this subchapter). The total weight of the explosive contents of the shaped charges assembled in the guns does not exceed 90.5 kg (200 pounds) per vehicle; and. switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. When a specific portable tank instruction is specified by a T Code in Column (7) of the 172.101 Table for a specific hazardous material, a specification portable tank conforming to an alternative tank instruction may be used if: (A) The alternative portable tank has a higher or equivalent test pressure (for example, 4 bar when 2.65 bar is specified); (B) The alternative portable tank has greater or equivalent wall thickness (for example, 10 mm when 6 mm is specified); (C) The alternative portable tank has a pressure relief device as specified in the T Code. Get the latest updates, news, and regulations for HazMat Transport and Waste Management. b. This provision may be used for both domestic and international shipments. 4 This material is poisonous by inhalation (see 171.8 of this subchapter) in Hazard Zone D (see 173.116(a) of this subchapter), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter. 118 This substance may not be transported under the provisions of Division 4.1 unless specifically authorized by the Associate Administrator (see UN0143 or UN0150 as appropriate). W100 Non-bulk flexible, fibreboard or wooden packagings must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. (2) They must be packed in strong outer packagings and the completed package must be capable of withstanding a 1.8 meter (5.9 feet) drop without leakage of gas contents from detectors. g. The test results shall be documented, shall be traceable, and shall be made available to a representative of the Department upon request. 120 The phlegmatized substance must be significantly less sensitive than dry PETN. (iii) T50 When portable tank instruction T50 is indicated in Column (7) of the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table, the applicable liquefied compressed gas and chemical under pressure descriptions are authorized to be transported in portable tanks in accordance with the requirements of 173.313 of this subchapter. For other than Class 7 or the DANGEROUS . Interpretation Response | PHMSA - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials In addition, packages shall be legibly and durably marked with an identification of the consignor, the consignee, or both. Compressed air containing greater than 23.5 percent oxygen must be shipped using the description Compressed gas, oxidizing, n.o.s., UN3156.. A4 Liquids having an inhalation toxicity of Packing Group I are not permitted on aircraft. B80 Each cargo tank must have a minimum design pressure of 276 kPa (40 psig). N20 A 5M1 multi-wall paper bag is authorized if transported in a closed transport vehicle. shipping name in Column (1) of the 172.101 Table, it means that the mate-rial is known to pose a risk to humans. Where the subsidiary hazard material is Forbidden in column (9A) or (9B) of the 172.101 Table, the radioactive material may only be offered for transportation and transported by aircraft under conditions approved by the Associate Administrator. These batteries are typically used for portable power applications. The standards for transporting a single bulk hazardous material for blasting by cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMV); and. Table I - Maximum Ambient Temperature - Gasoline. In addition, a lighter design intended to contain a non-pressurized Class 3 material is excepted from the examination and testing criteria specified in 173.308(b)(3). (3) A flammable gas is a gas that meets the criteria in 173.115 of this subchapter. 172.101 Purpose and use of hazardous materials table - eCFR Column 7 specifies codes for special provisions applicable to hazardous materials. Testing must be conducted on at least three packages as prepared for transport. 171 This entry may only be used when the material is transported in non-friable tablet form or for granular or powered mixtures that have been shown to meet the PG III criteria in 173.127. These provisions can be classified even further with each form of transportation. This includes hybrid electric vehicles powered by a fuel cell, an internal combustion engine, and wet, sodium or lithium batteries installed. The tank car specification may be marked to indicate a test pressure of 13.79 Bar (200 psig). 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. In addition, there are over 300 numeric codes provisions. TP45 Each portable tank 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. will bring you directly to the content. authorized by name in the Hazardous Materials Table or have been specifically authorized by name either in the Section 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table or have been assigned a shipping name and hazard class by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. (8) A code containing the letters TP refers to a portable tank special provision for UN or IM Specification portable tanks that is in addition to those provided by the portable tank instructions or the requirements in part 178 of this subchapter. These detectors must have a minimum burst pressure of 1800 kPa as demonstrated by design type qualification testing; and. N73 Packagings consisting of outer wooden or fiberboard boxes with inner glass, metal or other strong containers; metal or fiber drums; kegs or barrels; or strong metal cans are authorized and need not conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. (9) W codes. 346 Nitrogen, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid), UN1977 transported in accordance with the requirements for open cryogenic receptacles in 173.320 and this special provision are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter.