Interpretation Response #07-0020 ([Applied Biosystems] [Ms. Connie Roxas])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Applied Biosystems
Individual Name: Ms. Connie Roxas
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
Feb 28, 2007
Ms. Connie Roxas
Reference No. 07-0020
Quality and Regulatory Compliance
Applied Biosystems
850 Lincoln Centre Drive
Foster City, CA 94404-1128
Dear Ms. Roxas:
This responds to your February 1, 2007 letter requesting clarification on proper shipping descriptions under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if two aqueous solutions of alcohol described in your letter are eligible for the exception in § 173.150(e).
In accordance with § 173.150(e), aqueous solutions of alcohol containing 24% or less alcohol by volume and no other hazardous materials: (1) may be reclassed as a combustible liquid; and (2) are not subject to the requirements of the HMR if they contain no less than 50% water. According to your letter, both of your solutions of alcohol contain less than 24% alcohol by volume, no other hazardous material, and also contain more than 50% water. Based on the information provided in your letter, it is the opinion of this Office that the two aqueous solutions of alcohol described in your letter are not subject to the requirements of the HMR.
I hope this answers your inquiry.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.101, 173.150 (e)