Interpretation Response #00-0156 ([Russell-Stanley] [Mr. Earl Lind])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: Russell-Stanley
Individual Name: Mr. Earl Lind
Location State: NJ Country: US
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Response text:
August 18, 2000
Mr. Earl Lind Ref. No. 00-0156
Director, Technology & Regulatory Affairs
Russell-Stanley
686 Route 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-1762
Dear Mr. Lind:
This is in response to your letter dated May 25, 2000, regarding the packaging requirements contained in 49 CFR 173.227, for materials poisonous by inhalation. Specifically, you ask if the closure configuration described in your letter satisfies the requirements of § 173.227(b)(2)(iii).
You described a plastic packaging having an opening that is internally threaded to accept a plug type screw closure that has external threads designed to accept a screw cap closure. The screw cap closure is further held in place by the use of wire or plastic ties. The plug type screw closure is capable of meeting an internal pressure of 250 kPa. The screw cap closure is capable of meeting an internal pressure of 100 kPa. It is the opinion of this office that the closure configuration described in your letter satisfies the requirements of §173.227(b)(2)(iii).
I hope this satisfies your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Allan
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.227