Interpretation Response #07-0006 ([Sasol North America, Inc.] [Ms. Sheryl Small])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Sasol North America, Inc.
Individual Name: Ms. Sheryl Small
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
Feb 6, 2007
Ms. Sheryl Small Reference No. 07-0006
Sasol North America, Inc.
900 Threadneedle, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77079
Dear Ms. Small:
This is in response to your January 3, 2007 letter requesting clarification under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding domestic shipment of Ethyl Acrylate in bulk (by truck or rail). Specifically you ask for guidance on determining whether "Ethyl acrylate, stabilized" is regulated as a marine pollutant under the HMR.
You note in your letter that the proper shipping name "Ethyl acrylate, stabilized" is listed in the § 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) but not listed in Appendix B to § 172.101 (List of Marine Pollutants). However, you note that "Ethyl propenoate, inhibited" is in the List of Marine Pollutants and that Ethyl Acrylate and Ethyl Propenoate are chemical synonyms. The difference between the chemical names is the terms "stabilized" and "inhibited."
According to the various chemical indexes, Ethyl Acrylate and Ethyl Propenoate are indeed chemical synonyms. Further, the terms "stabilized" and "inhibited" have the same meaning, that is, both terms are used to describe a material that is in a condition that precludes an uncontrolled reaction (see § 171.8). Under Docket HM-215D (66 FR 33316; June 21, 2001), PHMSA amended all entries in the HMT to replace the term "inhibited" with "stabilized." The use of the term "stabilized" introduced internationally accepted and standardized hazard communication wording and conveys that the addition of a stabilizing compound or other means of stabilization such as temperature control measures have been implemented o prevent an unwanted reaction of a hazardous material.
Therefore, based on the above information, "Ethyl acrylate, stabilized" is regulated as a marine pollutant under the HMR (see § 171.4 and 171.8). Specific to your scenario, bulk transport of "Ethyl acrylate, stabilized" by truck or rail is subject to the requirements for transport of marine pollutants under the HMR.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.101
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.101 | Purpose and use of hazardous materials table |