Interpretation Response #98-0201 ([Spectra Gases, Inc.] [Ms. Elaine Bradford])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Spectra Gases, Inc.
Individual Name: Ms. Elaine Bradford
Location State: NJ Country: US
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Response text:
AUG 13, 1998
Ms. Elaine Bradford Ref. No. 98-0201
Safety/Regulatory Affairs Director
Spectra Gases, Inc.
3434 Route 22 West
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Dear Ms. Bradford:
This is in response to your letter dated July 20, 1998, requesting clarification on the proper classification of your gas mixtures under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, as stated in your letter, an overseas customer is requesting that you furnish documentation from this Department to confirm that Spectra Gases, Inc. has correctly classified the gas mixture in question.
Under 49 CFR 173.22, it is the shipper's responsibility to properly classify a hazardous material. Such determinations are not required to be verified by this Office. Generally, the manufacturer of a material has the knowledge to properly classify and is required to properly classify the hazardous material prior to initial shipment. Since you did not include any specific information on your compressed gas, we can not confirm your determination.
I hope this satisfies your request.
Sincerely,
Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Standards Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
173.22