Interpretation Response #05-0299 ([Akzo Nobel Chemicals] [Mr. Mark A Connolly])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Akzo Nobel Chemicals
Individual Name: Mr. Mark A Connolly
Location State: IL Country: US
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Response text:
Feb 3, 2006
Mr. Mark A Connolly Reference No. 05-0299
Manager Transportation Regulations
and Security
Akzo Nobel Chemicals
300 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606-6697
Dear Mr. Connolly:
This is in response to your October 7, 2005 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you seek clarification regarding the specification plate markings for initial test and inspection of UN31A metal intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).
According to your letter, your company recently purchased new UN31A IBCs for the transportation of organic peroxides. These IBCs contain all of the information required by § 178.703(a) on a specification plate. Except for the month and year of the last leakproofness test and the month and year of last inspection, the IBCs are marked with the additional information required by § 178.703(b)(2).
In accordance with § 178.8 13, a leakproofness test must be conducted for the qualification of all IBC design types and on all production units intended to contain liquids or solids loaded or discharged under pressure. Each IBC must also have an external visual inspection initially after production and every 2.5 years starting from the date of manufacture. The month and year of the leakproofhess test and last inspection must be man d on each IBC as required by § 178.703(b) before an IBC may be filled and offered for transportation.
The person who certifies an IBC must keep records of design qualification tests in accordance with § 178.801(1).
I hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you require additional assistance.
Sincerely,
John A. Gale
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.703, 178.801, 180.350