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Interpretation Response #02-0030 ([Exopack Technical Lab] [Richard Ruebush])

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

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Exopack Technical Lab

Individual Name: Richard Ruebush

Location State: SC Country: US

View the Interpretation Document

Response text:

February 20, 2002

Mr. Richard Ruebush                   Reference No. 02-0030
DOT Packaging Coordinator
Exopack Technical Lab
P.O. Box 5687
Spartanburg, SC 29304-5687

Dear Mr. Ruebush:

This responds to your January 7, 2002 letter requesting confirmation of our opinion in a July 12, 1991 letter concerning the term "water resistant" ply used in § 178.521 for a UN5M2 paper bag is still valid.  Specifically, you ask whether the previous interpretation of "water resistant" ply used in a UN 5M2 bag is still current.

The answer is yes.  It is the opinion of this Office that for purposes of § 178.521,UN 5M2 bag, the term "water resistant" means "waterproof".  Wet strength paper which does not resist the penetration of water is not suitable for use as a water resistant barrier.

I hope this answers your inquiry.

Sincerely,

Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of; Hazardous Materials Standards

178.521

Regulation Sections