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Interpretation Response #16-0173 ([Andax Industries LLC.] [Mr. Patrick McAtarian])

Below is the interpretation response detail and a list of regulations sections applicable to this response.

Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date:

Company Name: Andax Industries LLC.

Individual Name: Mr. Patrick McAtarian

Location State: KS Country: US

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Response text:

January 10, 2017

Mr. Patrick F. McAtarian
General Manager
Andax Industries LLC
613 West Palmer Street
Saint Marys, KS  66536

Reference No. 16-0173

Dear Mr. McAtarian:

This letter is in response to your October 21, 2016, email requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the use of a flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC).  Specifically, you indicate that you have a regulated liquid packaged in an “inner package, container, or article” that is then placed in a UN13H4 rated FIBC.  You ask if this is an authorized packaging configuration.

The answer is no.  With the exception of “large packagings” (see § 171.8), a “bulk package”—such as an FIBC—is defined as a package that is loaded with a hazardous material with no intermediate form of containment.  An intermediate form of containment would include an inner packaging, container, or article.  Therefore, it is the opinion of this Office that a UN13H4 FIBC is not authorized to be loaded with an inner packaging, container, or article.  

I hope this information is helpful.  Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,

Dirk Der Kinderen
Chief, Standards Development Branch
Standards and Rulemaking Division

171.8

Regulation Sections