Interpretation Response #98-0400 ([Tamaya Chemical Corporation] [Mr. Steven Charles Hun])
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Tamaya Chemical Corporation
Individual Name: Mr. Steven Charles Hun
Location State: VA Country: US
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Response text:
FEB 3, 1998
Ms. Sarah Hall,
President, Tamaya Chemical
Corporation
500 North Birdneck Road, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Dear Ms. Hall:
This responds to your letter requesting information concerning the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CPR Parts 171-180) to iodine (99.5% purity). Specifically, you ask that this office update the information contained in a letter to you dated August 11, 1994.
The information that we 'provided in our earlier letter is accurate. Under the HMR., a shipper must properly classify, package, mark, and label a hazardous material for transportation in commerce. The criteria for making determinations as to the hazard class of a material can be found in Part 173 of the HMR. It is not necessary for a shipper to confirm its classification of a hazardous material with the Department of Transportation.
Based on the information available to this office, iodine (solid, 99.5% pure) does not meet the definition of any hazard class as set forth in Part 173. Thus, shipments of iodine (solid, 99.5% pure) are not subject to the requirements of the HMR.
If you require additional information, you may wish to contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center at 1-800-467-4922. A hazardous materials transportation safety specialist is available to answer questions on the requirements of the HMR between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (except federal holidays).
I hope this information is helpful. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Alan I. Roberts
Associate Administrator for
Hazardous Materials Safety