Interpretation Response #00-0286 ([Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.] [Mr. J. H. DiGirolamo])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. J. H. DiGirolamo
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
October 13, 2000
Mr. J. H. DiGirolamo Reference. No. 00-0286
Distribution Department
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
7201 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18195-3475
Dear Mr. DiGirolamo:
This is in response to your October 10,-2000 letter regarding the return of foreign made cylinders to the US for refilling under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).
Specifically you ask whether a foreign made cylinder containing only the residue of a Division 2.2 (nonflammable gas) with a Division 5.1 (oxidizer) subsidiary hazard may be transported into the US as empty if the pressure in the cylinder does not exceed 40.6 psia.
The answer is yes, provided all the requirements of § 173.29(b) are met. The provision in
§ 173.29(b)(2)(iv)(B) which states that a packaging containing a Division 2.2 nonflammable gas with no subsidiary hazard with an absolute pressure less and 40.6 psia is not regulated does not pertain to your shipment because the pressure in the cylinder you describe is so low that the subsidiary (oxidizer) hazard is not posed.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Allan
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.29
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 173.29 | Empty packagings |