Interpretation Response #01-0113 ([Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C] [Mr. Craig E. Phillips])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C
Individual Name: Mr. Craig E. Phillips
Location State: PA Country: US
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Response text:
JUN 12, 2001
Mr. Craig E. Phillips Ref. No: 01-0113
Manager, Hazardous Materials
Transportation Program
Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C
2000 Park Lane Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1126
Dear Mr. Phillips:
This responds to your May 1, 2001, letter requesting clarification on the applicability of special provision N40 (§ 172.1 02) to hazardous materials packaged under the terms of exemption DOT E-9168. Specifically you ask whether sodium borohydride or potassium borohydride may be packed in a glass bottle then placed in a plastic bag 'that is hermetically sealed, then placed inside a metal can that is hermetically sealed, then placed in a strong outside container as specified in DOT E-9168, without regard to special provision N40.
The answer is yes. Special provision N40 prohibits sodium borohydride or potassium borohydride
from being transported in a combination packaging consisting of a 4G fiberboard box with inner receptacles that are glass. It does not prohibit packaging such as authorized under DOT E-9168 consisting of a combination inner packaging (i.e., glass receptacle in a metal can) inside a strong outside container (i.e., fiberboard box).
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.102
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 172.102 | Special provisions |