Interpretation Response #02-0030 ([Exopack Technical Lab] [Richard Ruebush])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Exopack Technical Lab
Individual Name: Richard Ruebush
Location State: SC Country: US
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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
Section | Subject |
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178.521 | Standards for paper bags |