Interpretation Response #98-0546 ([International Compliance Center] [Mr. Dwight Baker])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 01/29/1998

Company Name: International Compliance Center

Individual Name: Mr. Dwight Baker

Country: CA

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Response text:

JAN 29, 1998

Mr. Dwight Baker
Chemical Engineer
International Compliance Center
205 Matheson Blvd E. Unit 7
L4Z 1X8"
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Dear Mr. Baker:

This is in response to your letter dated October 22, 1997, requesting clarification on the Hazardous Materials Regulations (ID.1R; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if a "RingLok" (a plastic circular ring) used to reinforce the seal of a paint can lid meets the requirement for a positive (not friction) means of closure as specified in § 173.187(a) of the HMR.

Based on the photographs and sample paint can with a "RingLok" you provided, it is the opinion of this Office that the "RingLok" meets the requirement for a positive (not friction) means of closure as specified in § 173.187(a).

I hope this answers your inquiry. If you need additional assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Delmer F. Billings
Chief, Regulations Development
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards

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