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Interpretation Response #09-0024 ([Lia BD Consulting] [Barry Lia, Ph.D.])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Lia BD Consulting

Individual Name: Barry Lia, Ph.D.

Location State: WA Country: US

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Response text:

February 13, 2009






 

Barry Lia, Ph.D.

Lia BD Consulting

9314 40th Ave. N.E.

Seattle, WA 98115

Reference No. 09-0024

Dear Dr. Lia:

This is in response to your e-mail requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) regarding applicability to aqueous solutions of silver nitrate and iron sulfate. Specifically, you ask us to confirm that an aqueous solution of 0.25 % silver nitrate (0.015 M) and an aqueous solution of 0.25 % iron sulfate (0.008 M) in containers not more than 100 milliliters each do not meet the criteria for a hazardous material under the HMR.

Your understanding is correct. The concentration of the quantity of material per inner container, as described in your e-mail, does not meet the criteria for a hazardous material under the HMR and, therefore, is not subject to the HMR.

I hope this information is helpful. Please contact this office if you have additional questions.

Sincerely,

Hattie L. Mitchell

Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

172.101, 175.10

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