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Interpretation Response #00-0154 ([Equistar Chemicals, L.P.] [Ms. Diedre J. Device])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Equistar Chemicals, L.P.

Individual Name: Ms. Diedre J. Device

Location State: IL Country: US

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Response text:

June 28, 2000

Ms. Diedre J. Device                Ref. No. 00-0154
Equistar Chemicals, L.P.
Process Research Center
8935 North Table Road
Morris, IL 60450

Dear Ms. Device:

This is in response to your letter dated May 17, 2000 concerning specification packaging requirements for combination packagings under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).  Specifically you ask if you may use a DOT specification 4B240 cylinder as an inner metal receptacle for a combination packaging authorized under §173.213(b).

The answer is yes.  A DOT specification cylinder may be used as an inner receptacle of a combination packaging provided the outer packaging has been successfully tested with the DOT specification cylinder or similar packaging as an inner receptacle.

We hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,

John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

173.243

Regulation Sections