Interpretation Response #99-0304 ([Keller & Heckman] [Ms. K. Jain Hershberg])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Keller & Heckman
Individual Name: Ms. K. Jain Hershberg
Location State: DC Country: US
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Response text:
December 16, 1999
Ms. K. Jain Hershberg Ref. No. 99-0304
Keller & Heckman
1001 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Ms. Hershberg:
This is in response to your letter of October 22, 1999, requesting clarification of the definition for "consumer commodity" as provided by § 171.8 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180). Specifically, you ask if a material that is suitable for retail sale meets the definition for consumer commodity even though it is not intended for retail sale.
The answer is yes. In general terms, a consumer commodity is a material that is packaged and distributed in a form intended -or suitable for retail sale and personal or household use. This definition includes materials that are suitable for retail sale even if not specifically so intended and which may, in fact, be used in some other fashion. The fact that the aerosol can may display restrictive marketing information is not a factor in this determination. This exception may be used by distributors as well as manufacturers.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Thomas G. Allan
Senior Transportation Regulations Specialist
Office of Hazardous Materials Standards
171.8
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 171.8 | Definitions and abbreviations |