Interpretation Response #07-0091 ([Abbott] [Ms. Alicia Gaines])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 07/12/2007

Company Name: Abbott

Individual Name: Ms. Alicia Gaines

Location State: IL Country: US

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Response text:

Jul 12, 2007

Ms. Alicia Gaines                               Reference No. 07-0091

Manager, Global Dangerous Goods Program

Abbott

Dept. 0539, Bldg. AP52-S

200 Abbott Park Road

Abbott Park, Illinois 60064-6212

Dear Ms. Gaines:

This is in response to your letter dated May 4, 2007 requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) requirements applicable to sample aerosol products classed as Division 2.2 with no subsidiary hazard carried on board an aircraft in checked baggage for business purposes. Specifically, you ask if an employee carrying company products may utilize the exception provided in § 175.10(a)(1)(ii) for these products provided the quantity limitations in § 175.10(a)(1)(iii) are met.

The answer is yes. As provided by § 175.10(a)(1)(ii), aerosols of Division 2.2, with no subsidiary hazard meeting the quantity limits of paragraph (a)(1)(iii) may be carried in checked baggage only. Release devices on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release. Flammable aerosols that are not medicinal or toilet articles for personal use are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.

I hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

John A. Gale

Chief, Standards Development

Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

175.10(a)(1)

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