Interpretation Response #10-0016 ([Entegris, Inc.] [Mr. Kevin Bevis])
Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.
Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Entegris, Inc.
Individual Name: Mr. Kevin Bevis
Location State: MN Country: US
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Response text:
March 23, 2010
Mr. Kevin Bevis
Containers Engineer
Entegris, Inc.
101 Peavey Road
Chaska, MN 55318
Ref. No. 10-0016
Dear Mr. Bevis:
This responds to your January 19, 2010 letter requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) as they apply to design qualification packaging tests. Specifically, you ask if you may use the same three test samples to perform all of the required tests in §§ 178.601, 178.603, and 178.603-178.607.
According to your letter, you want to test a PFA inner, fiberglass+epoxy winding outer composite container (6HH1) using the same three samples for all test types, due to the robustness of the container and the cost of the parts. You ask if it is acceptable to use the same three samples to perform these tests on this packaging.
In accordance with § 178.601(k), several tests may be performed on a single sample with the approval of the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety and provided the validity of the test results is not affected. You may apply for approval to perform several tests on a single sample under the procedures specified in 49 CFR § 107.705.
I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, contact this Office at
202-366-8553.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Betts
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
178.601(k)
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 178.601 | General requirements |