Interpretation Response #05-0112 ([Wrangler Corporation] [Mr.Russell Keith])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Wrangler Corporation
Individual Name: Mr.Russell Keith
Location State: ME Country: US
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Response text:
JUN 8, 2005
Mr.Russell Keith Ref. No.: 05-0112
Engineering
Wrangler Corporation
68 First Flight Drive
P.O. Box 1970
Auburn, Maine 04211
Dear Mr. Keith:
This is in response to your April 29, 2005 letter requesting further clarification of our letter to you dated November 9, 2004 concerning intermediate bulk containers (IBC) under the Hazardous Materials Regulations ~; 49 CFFt Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask about requirements for closure of the inner receptacle of a composite mc.
As we stated in our November 9, 2004 letter, as specified in § 178.707, a composite IBC is an IBC that consists of a rigid outer packaging and is designed to bear the entire stacking load. Based on the description of your packaging and subsequent assessment of a sample you submitted, your packaging does not meet the requirement for a rigid outer packaging. Therefore, your packaging may not be marked with the IBC code designation "11HH2," and the closure requirements of the inner receptacle of a composite IBe do not apply to your packaging.
If you believe your packaging provides a level of safety equivalent to the United Nations (UN) 11HH2 specification, or another IBC specification, and can demonstrate this, you may wish to apply for an exemption for your packaging.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Susan Gorsky
Acting Director
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.707
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.707 | Standards for composite IBCs |