Interpretation Response #01-0001 ([Kessler Chemical] [Mr. Gary J. Kessler])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 01/26/2001

Company Name: Kessler Chemical

Individual Name: Mr. Gary J. Kessler

Location State: PA Country: US

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Response text:

JAN 2 6 2001

Mr. Gary J. Kessler                     Ref. No. 01-0001

Marketing Director

Kessler Chemical

26 Brick Church Road

Pipersville, PA 18947

Dear Mr. Kessler:

This is in response to your letter dated January 3, 2001, requesting clarification of provisions in § 173.150(f) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if your product, p-chlorobenzotrifluoride, may be reclassed as a combustible liquid.

Under § 173.150(f), a flammable liquid with a flash point of 38°C (100°F) or higher that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class may be reclassed as a combustible liquid. Chlorobenzotrifluoride with a flash point of 43°C (109°F) that does not meet the definition of any other hazard class may be reclassed as a combustible liquid. This provision does not apply to transportation by vessel or aircraft, except where other means of transportation is impracticable (§ 173.150 (f) (1)).

I hope this satisfies your request.

Sincerely,

John A. Gale

Transportation Regulations Specialist

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.150

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