Interpretation Response #09-0223 ([Hydrotest Tech.] [Mr. David A. Wright])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Hydrotest Tech.
Individual Name: Mr. David A. Wright
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
January 5, 2010
Mr. David A. Wright
Fire Extinguisher/ DOT Cylinder
Hydrotest Tech.
Building 1745 1st Avenue
NAS Corpus Christi, TX 78419
Ref. No.: 09-0223
Dear Mr. Wright:
This responds to your facsimile letter regarding the correct identification number under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) for a shipment of fully charged "Amerex Model 600, Halon 1211 Flightline Wheel Units" from NAS in Corpus Christi, Texas to JRB in Fort Worth, Texas.
According to your letter, "Flightline Wheel Units" are DOT 4BW240 specification cylinders, maintained by your organization, and placarded with the identification number "UN1956" (containing Halon 1211 + N2). The MSDS uses the identification number "UN1974." You ask for guidance in determining the correct identification number to use to ship these cylinders.
You did not provide sufficient information (e.g., hazard characteristics, MSDS, etc.,) on your product to enable us to make a determination regarding classification. Under 49 CFR 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material. This office does not perform that function. Under the HMR, the UN numbers "UN1956" and "UN1974" are the identification numbers for the descriptions "Compressed gas, n.o.s., 2.2", and "Chlorodifluorobromomethane, 2.2" or "Refrigerant gas, R 12B1", respectively.
The HMR specify requirements for classification, packaging, preparation of shipping papers, marking, labeling, placarding, emergency response information, and training. The definition and packaging requirements for compressed gases are found in 49 CFR 173.115 and 173.302, respectively. A list of commercial suppliers of the HMR is enclosed. You may also access the HMR at www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr.
I hope this information is helpful. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
Enclosure
173.22, 173.115, 173.302