Interpretation Response #09-0212 ([Horizon Hobby, Inc.] [Mr. Travis Morenz])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Travis Morenz
Location State: IL Country: US
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Response text:
October 6, 2009
Mr. Travis Morenz
Distribution Center Supervisor
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
Ref. No.: 09"0212
Dear Mr. Morenz:
This responds to your August 27, 2009 letter regarding the definition of an aerosol in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171"180). Specifically, you ask if a metal container filled with a liquefied compressed gas but without the corresponding liquid, paste, or powder, can be defined as an aerosol.
The answer is no. In accordance with § 171.8, an aerosol means any non-refillable receptacle containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, the sole purpose of which is to expel a nonpoisonous (other than a Division 6.1 Packing Group III material) liquid, paste, or powder and fitted with a self-closing release device allowing the contents to be ejected by the gas. Also see related §§ 171.23(b)(1) and 173.306(a)(3).
I trust this satisfies your inquiry. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Hattie L. Mitchell
Chief, Regulatory Review and Reinvention
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
171.8, 171.23(b)(1), 173.306(a)(3)