Interpretation Response #98-0420 ([Van Waters & Rogers Inc.] [Mr. Carl M. Larson])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Van Waters & Rogers Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Carl M. Larson
Location State: WA Country: US
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Response text:
JUN 11, 1998
Mr. Carl M. Larson
Van Waters & Rogers Inc.
Post Office Box 34325
Seattle, WA 98124
Mr. Larson:
This is in response to your letter dated February 3, 1998, requesting review of Van Waters & Rogers Inc.'s identification number marking printed onto vinyl label stock and placed on placards (sample placard enclosed). You asked if the enclosed sample meets the requirements in 49 CFR 172.332(c)(1).
Based on this Office's examination of the sample placard, the numerals used in the identification number marking display are not the correct size; the number III" is 86 mm and the numbers "99311 are 91 rom. As specified in 49 CFR 172.332(c)(1), the size of the numerals of the identification number displayed on a placard must be 88 mm (3.5 inches) in black Alpine Gothic or Alternate Gothic No.3 on a white background 100 mm (3.9 inches) high and approximately 215 nun (8.5 inches) wide.
The placard and identification number marking display must be strong and durable and conform to the requirements in 49 CFR 172.519(a)(I) and (2); thus, the scotch tape used on the sample placard to hold the vinyl label in place may not meet the durability requirement. Also, black and any color on a placard must be able to withstand: without substantial change a 72-hour fadeometer test and a 3D-day exposure to open weather conditions (see 49 CFR 172.519(d)). In order to keep down confusion, although the requirements in 49 CFR 172.332(c)(1) do not prescribe a certain type or category of "white," you may wish to increase the size of the vinyl label stock to the size of the white center area of the sample placard to cover what appears to be differences in color.
I hope this information is helpful If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.322 | Marine pollutants |