Interpretation Response #98-0014 ([DRMO-Luke] [Mr. Eddie Ellis])
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Interpretation Response Details
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Company Name: DRMO-Luke
Individual Name: Mr. Eddie Ellis
Location State: AZ Country: US
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Response text:
MAY 6, 1998
Mr. Eddie Ellis Ref. No. 98-0014
Environmental Protection Specialist
DRMO-Luke
7011 N. EI Mirage Rd.
Glendale, AZ 85307-2503
Dear Mr. Ellis:
This is in response to your letter of March 10, 1998, concerning the use of abbreviations as technical names under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR; Parts 171-185). Specifically, you asked if the abbreviation "MEK" may be used as a technical name for a hazardous material.
The abbreviation "MEK" may be used as a technical name for the chemical methyl ethyl ketone to meet the requirements of § 172.203(k). The definition in § 171.8 of "technical name" means a recognized chemical name or microbiological name currently used in scientific and technical handbooks, journals and texts. This abbreviation, however, may not be used as a proper shipping name as it does not appear specifically listed in the Hazardous Materials Table in § 172.101.
I hope this answers your question. If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
172.203
Regulation Sections
Section | Subject |
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171.8 | Definitions and abbreviations |
172.203 | Additional description requirements |