Interpretation Response #13-0205 ([Reid laboratories LLC] [Mr. Scott Hopkins])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Reid laboratories LLC
Individual Name: Mr. Scott Hopkins
Location State: TX Country: US
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Response text:
November 21, 2013
Mr. Scott Hopkins
Director of Marketing
Reid Laboratories LLC
2141Collins Road, Building 901
Denton, TX 76208
Ref. No.: 13-0205
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
This is in response to your email dated October 28, 2013, requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) relating to the hazard classification of a 1.35 percent caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) solution.
In accordance with § 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material. This Office does not generally perform that function. Absent the availability of test data conducted in accordance with § 173.137, or historical test data conducted in accordance with § 173.136(c), the caustic potash solution can only be appropriately classified by conducting the corrosion testing specified in § 173.137.
I trust this information is helpful. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely,
Duane A. Pfund
International Standards Coordinator
Standards and Rulemaking Division
173.22, 173.136, 173.137