Interpretation Response #03-0206 ([Chemplex L.C.] [Mr. Edward F. Vinson])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 09/11/2003

Company Name: Chemplex L.C.

Individual Name: Mr. Edward F. Vinson

Location State: TX Country: US

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Response text:

Sep 11, 2003

Mr. Edward F. Vinson               Reference No. 03-0206
Chemplex L.C.
P.O. Box 1071
Snyder, TX 79550

This responds to your letter dated August 12, 200, regarding marking requirements under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) containing
a variety of hazardous materials.

An IBC must be marked with an identification number as specified in §§ 172.302, 172.331 and 172.332.  The identification number marking on an IBC must have a width of at least 4.Omm (0.16 inch) and, with
 a capacity of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons), a height of at least 25 mm (one inch).  An identification number marking for an IBC with a capacity of more than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons) must be at least 50 mm (2.0 inches) in height.  The options for display of an identification number marking are prescribed in
§ 172.332. Thus, an identification number may be displayed on an orange panel, a placard, or a white square-on-point configuration.  For an IBC contained in or on a transport vehicle or freight container, if the identification number marking on the IBC is not visible, the transport vehicle or freight container must be marked as required by § 172.332.

In addition, an IBC is subject to the placarding requirements of Subpart F of Part 172.  As specified in
§ 172.514(c)(4), an IBC may be placarded on two opposing sides or, alternatively, may be labeled instead of placarded in accordance with Subpart E of Part 172.

I hope this satisfies your inquiry.  If we can be of further assistance, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Susan Gorsky
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

172.302

Regulation Sections