335 Mixtures of solids that are not subject to this subchapter and environmentally hazardous liquids or solids may be classified as Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s, UN3077 and may be transported under this entry, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the material is loaded or at the time the packaging or transport unit is closed. 379 When offered for transport by highway, rail, or cargo vessel, anhydrous ammonia adsorbed or absorbed on a solid contained in ammonia dispensing systems or receptacles intended to form part of such systems is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter if the following conditions in this provision are met. A105 a. Except for transportation by aircraft, in palletized loads, a pallet box or unit load device (e.g. Specifically, you seek clarification on the implementation of special provision IP15which is listed in Column 7 of the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table (HMT)as it applies when this material is packaged in a composite intermediate bulk container (IBC) with a rigid inner receptacle. Formaldehyde solutions not containing methanol and not meeting the Class 3 flammable liquid criteria must be described using a different proper shipping name. A separate drafting site TP19 The calculated wall thickness must be increased by 3 mm at the time of construction. TP2 a. Such articles must comply with the following requirements: (1) The water capacity of the pressure receptacle must not exceed 0.5 L and the working pressure must not exceed 25 bar at 15 C (59 F); (2) The minimum burst pressure of the pressure receptacle must be at least four times the pressure of the gas at 15 C (59 F); (3) Each article must be manufactured in such a way that unintentional firing or release is avoided under normal conditions of handling, packing, transport and use. When Column 7 refers to a special provision for a hazardous material, the meaning and requirements of that special provision are as set forth in 172.102 of this subpart. B76 Tank cars constructed before March 16, 2009, must have a test pressure of 20.68 Bar (300 psig) or greater and conform to Class 105S, 112J, 114J or 120S. (9) W codes. Each tank car must have a reclosing pressure relief device having a start-to-discharge pressure of 10.34 Bar (150 psig). When IBCs other than metal or rigid plastics IBCs are used, they must be offered for transportation in a closed freight container or a closed transport vehicle. TP25 Sulphur trioxide 99.95% pure and above may be transported in tanks without an inhibitor provided that it is maintained at a temperature equal to or above 32.5 C (90.5 F). 147 This entry applies to non-sensitized emulsions, suspensions, and gels consisting primarily of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel, intended to produce a Type E blasting explosive only after further processing prior to use. 6. Packagings must be sift-proof, prevent liquid water from reaching the hazardous material, and be provided with sufficient venting to preclude dangerous accumulation of flammable, corrosive, or toxic gaseous emissions such as methane, hydrogen, and ammonia. 49 Mixtures of solids that are not subject to this subchapter and corrosive liquids may be transported under this entry without first applying the classification criteria of Class 8, provided there is no free liquid visible at the time the material is loaded or at the time the packaging or transport unit is closed. A chemical under pressure packaged in an aerosol dispenser must be transported under UN1950. (ii) The following table specifies the portable tank requirements applicable to T Codes T1 through T22. Sealed packets and articles containing less than 10 mL of a Class 3 liquid in Packing Group II or III absorbed onto a solid material are not subject to this subchapter provided there is no free liquid in the packet or article. b. Refrigerated liquefied gases that are authorized to be transported in portable tanks are specified in tank instruction T75. 105 The word Agents may be used instead of Explosives when approved by the Associate Administrator. (contains magnesium, magnesium nitrides) in PG II or III may be packaged in sift-proof bulk packagings that prevent liquid from reaching the hazardous material with sufficient venting to preclude dangerous accumulation of flammable, corrosive or toxic gaseous emissions such as methane, hydrogen and ammonia. is available with paragraph structure matching the official CFR The unintended errors are summarized below. (7) Special Provisions (172.102) IB8, IP2, IP4 TP21 The wall thickness must not be less than 8 mm. N6 Battery fluid packaged with electric storage batteries, wet or dry, must conform to the packaging provisions of 173.159 (g) or (h) of this subchapter. Column 7 of the 172.101 Hazmat Table lists the special provisions that apply to an individual proper shipping name. 54 Maneb or maneb preparations not meeting the definition of Division 4.3 or any other hazard class are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when transported by motor vehicle, rail car, or aircraft. These packagings are not required to: (1.) c. A composite packaging 6PG2 (glass, porcelain or stoneware receptacles within a fiberboard box). Used or spent dry batteries of both non-rechargeable and rechargeable designs, with a marked rating up to 9-volt that are combined in the same package and transported by highway or rail for recycling, reconditioning, or disposal are not subject to this special provision or any other requirement of the HMR. For Federal Register citations affecting 172.102, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. 81 Polychlorinated biphenyl items, as defined in 40 CFR 761.3, for which specification packagings are impractical, may be packaged in non-specification packagings meeting the general packaging requirements of subparts A and B of part 173 of this subchapter. If it is evident that a package of radioactive material, or conveyance carrying unpackaged radioactive material, is leaking, or if it is suspected that the package, or conveyance carrying unpackaged material, may have leaked, the requirements of 173.443(e) of this subchapter apply. 22 If the hazardous material is in dispersion in organic liquid, the organic liquid must have a flash point above 50 C (122 F). These special provisions are in addition to the standard packaging requirements. When a consignment is undeliverable, the consignment shall be placed in a safe location and the appropriate competent authority shall be informed as soon as possible and a request made for instructions on further action. Alternatively, the item itself may be used as a packaging if it meets the general packaging requirements of subparts A and B of part 173 of this subchapter. 123 Any explosives, blasting, type C containing chlorates must be segregated from explosives containing ammonium nitrate or other ammonium salts. A54 Irrespective of the quantity limits in Column 9B of the 172.101 table, a lithium battery, including a lithium battery packed with, or contained in, equipment that otherwise meets the applicable requirements of 173.185, may have a mass exceeding 35 kg if approved by the Associate Administrator prior to shipment. Prior to repacking into the life-saving appliance, an installed inflation cylinder must successfully meet and pass all inspection and test criteria and standards of the raft manufacturer and the vessel Flag State requirements for cylinders installed as part of life-saving appliances, self-inflating (UN2990) used on marine vessels. Large Packagings are authorized for the Packing Group III entries of specific proper shipping names when either special provision IB3 or IB8 is assigned to that entry in the 172.101 Table. 159 This material must be protected from direct sunshine and kept in a cool, well-ventilated place away from sources of heat. The tank car specification may be marked to indicate a test pressure of 13.79 Bar (200 psig). d. Receptacles containing adsorbed or absorbed ammonia shall meet the following conditions: (1) Receptacles shall be made of a material compatible with ammonia as specified in ISO 11114-1:2012(E) and ISO 11114-1:2012/Amd 1:2017(E) (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter); (2) Receptacles and their means of closure shall be hermetically sealed and able to contain the generated ammonia; (3) Each receptacle shall be able to withstand the pressure generated at 85 C (185 F) with a volumetric expansion no greater than 0.1%; (4) Each receptacle shall be fitted with a device that allows for gas evacuation once pressure exceeds 15 bar (1500 kPa) without violent rupture, explosion or projection; and. f. The properties of mechanical strength mentioned in this special provision shall be tested using a prototype of a receptacle and/or dispenser filled to nominal capacity, by increasing the temperature until the specified pressures are reached. FAQ: What are Special Provisions in the USDOT/PHMSA Hazardous Materials Component cells of the battery must be of a type proved to meet the respective testing requirements of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III, subsection 38.3 (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). Columns 8A, 8B and 8C specify the applicable sections for . A14 This material is not authorized to be transported as a limited quantity or consumer commodity in accordance with 173.306 of this subchapter when transported aboard an aircraft. Each special provision is indicated using a numeric or alphanumeric code. IBCs must have a device to allow venting. N82 See 173.115 of this subchapter for classification criteria for flammable aerosols. B3 MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, and MC 306 and DOT 406 cargo tanks and DOT 57 portable tanks are not authorized. TP30 This hazardous material may only be transported in insulated tanks. Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process. 108 Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be present in packages during transportation. Transport in accordance with this special provision must be noted on the shipping paper. Comparative fire testing between a package as prepared for transport (including the substance to be transported) and an identical package filled with water must show that the maximum temperature measured inside the packages during testing does not differ by more than 200 C (392 F). The pressure relief device must be preceded by a frangible disk in accordance with the requirements in 178.275(g)(3) of this subchapter to prevent crystallization of the product in the pressure relief device. - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation, - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, - Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans, - Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-172/subpart-B/section-172.102. the hierarchy of the document. TP31 This hazardous material may only be transported in tanks in the solid state. A100 Lithium ion cells and batteries must be offered for transport at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. These notes are explained at the end of each TABLE. N41 Metal construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. 2 This material is poisonous by inhalation (see 171.8 of this subchapter) in Hazard Zone B (see 173.116(a) or 173.133(a) of this subchapter), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter. b. 391 Except for articles being transported by motor vehicle as a material of trade in accordance with 173.6 of this subchapter, articles containing hazardous materials of Division 2.3, or Division 4.2, or Division 4.3, or Division 5.1, or Division 5.2, or Division 6.1 (substances with an inhalation toxicity of Packing Group I) and articles containing more than one of the following hazards: (1) Gases of Class 2; (2) Liquid desensitized explosives of Class 3; or (3) Self-reactive substances and solid desensitized explosives of Division 4.1, may only be offered for transportation and transported under conditions approved by the Associate Administrator. Hazardous Materials Tables | High Road Online CDL Training - TruckingTruth R1 A person who offers for transportation tank cars containing sulfur, molten or residue of sulfur, molten may reference the Sulfur Institute's, Molten Sulphur Rail Tank Car Guidance document (see 171.7 of this subchapter) to identify tank cars that may pose a risk in transportation due to the accumulation of formed, solid sulfur on the outside of the tank. Each inner packaging is contained in a sealed leak-proof intermediate packaging with sufficient absorbent material capable of containing the contents of the inner packaging; c. Intermediate packagings are securely packed in an outer packaging of a type permitted by 173.158(g) of this subchapter which meet the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group I performance level; d. The maximum quantity of nitric acid in the package does not exceed 300 mL; and. Oxygen cylinders with installed actuating cartridges as prepared for transportation must have an effective means of preventing inadvertent activation. 370 This entry also applies to ammonium nitrate with not more than 0.2% combustible substances, including any organic substance calculated as carbon, to the exclusion of any added substance, that gives a positive result when tested in accordance with Test Series 2 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I (IBR; see 171.7 of this subchapter). The requirements of 172.203(m) and 172.505 of this subchapter do not apply. (9) A code containing the letter W refers to a special provision that applies only to transportation by water. If you have questions or comments regarding a published document please 9 Packaging for certain PCBs for disposal and storage is prescribed by EPA in 40 CFR 761.60 and 761.65. b. These provisions apply only to transportation by rail. Solids meeting the definition of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter. Net weight of contents in fiberboard boxes may not exceed 29 kg (64 pounds). 128 Regardless of the provisions of 172.101(c)(12), aluminum smelting by-products and aluminum remelting by-products described under this entry, meeting the definition of Class 8, Packing Group II and III may be classed as a Division 4.3 material and transported under this entry. Net weight of contents in wooden boxes, barrels or kegs may not exceed 45 kg (99 pounds). In addition to the provisions applicable to the transport of Division 6.1 substances, the provisions of 173.421(c) and 173.443(a) of this subchapter apply. individual packaging placed or stacked and secured by strapping, shrink or stretch-wrapping or other suitable means to a pallet). TP16 The portable tank must be protected against over and under pressurization which may be experienced during transportation. It must not freeze at temperatures above 15 C (5 F). During the course of transportation, these substances must be shaded from direct sunlight and all sources of heat and be placed in adequately ventilated areas. They must be classified in accordance with the procedure as set out in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, part III, section 39 (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). Use the above summary to assist you in reviewing the special provisions applicable to the HazMat you offer for transportation. Column 7 of the HMT specifies codes for special provisions applicable to packaging, packaging requirements, certification, and marking or labeling for a hazardous material. 389 This entry only applies to lithium ion batteries or lithium metal batteries installed in a cargo transport unit and designed only to provide power external to the cargo transport unit. b. 15, 1976, unless otherwise noted. 64 The group of alkali metals includes lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and caesium. Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, these special provisions do not apply to UN portable tanks or IBCs: B1 If the material has a flash point at or above 38 C (100 F) and below 93 C (200 F), then the bulk packaging requirements of 173.241 of this subchapter are applicable. The maximum degree of filling must not exceed the degree of filling determined by the following: tr is the maximum mean bulk temperature during transport, tf is the temperature in degrees celsius of the liquid during filling, and. The components may be placed in the same outer packaging provided they will not interact dangerously in the event of leakage. Tank car tanks must have a test pressure rating of 1,379 kPa (200 psig). This is in response to your November 18, 2015 e-mail and subsequent conversations with members of my staff requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) applicable to the selection of a . Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent: (2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods: (i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material; (ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or, (iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and. Such packages must be transported on cargo aircraft only. Heater pipes must be of welded construction designed for a test pressure of 500 psig. If you work for a Federal agency, use this drafting 382 Packages containing toy plastic or paper caps for toy pistols described as UN0349, Articles, explosive, n.o.s. Furthermore, lithium batteries installed in a cargo transport unit, designed only to provide power external to the transport unit must be described using the proper shipping name Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit found in the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. TABLE 2 lists . Amdt. 237 Batteries, dry, containing potassium hydroxide solid, electric storage must be prepared and packaged in accordance with the requirements of 173.159(a) and (c). Table I - Maximum Ambient Temperature - Gasoline. formatting. TP20 This hazardous material must only be transported in insulated tanks under a nitrogen blanket. These provisions are multi-modal and apply to bulk and non-bulk packagings: 1 This material is poisonous by inhalation (see 171.8 of this subchapter) in Hazard Zone A (see 173.116(a) or 173.133(a) of this subchapter), and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter. No Class 7 label is required to be displayed. Liquefied compressed gases are assigned to portable tank instruction T50. N85 Packagings certified at the Packing Group I performance level may not be used. With less than 25 percent but not less than 10 percent formaldehyde, must be described as UN3334, Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. A 25 mm (1 inch) woven lining of asbestos or other approved material must be placed between the bolster slabbing and the bottom of the tank. The manufacturer must produce technical documentation of the design type, manufacture as well as the tests and their results. Lithium batteries installed in a cargo transport unit, designed only to provide power external to the transport unit must use the proper shipping name Lithium batteries installed in cargo transport unit found in the 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. However, the hazard label corresponding to the hazard class or division may be substituted for the marking. TP28 A portable tank having a minimum test pressure of 2.65 bar (265 kPa) may be used provided the calculated test pressure is 2.65 bar or less based on the MAWP of the hazardous material, as defined in 178.275 of this subchapter, where the test pressure is 1.5 times the MAWP. Multiple provisions can be listed in this column. Do not enter until vapors have dissipated. The driver of the transport vehicle and the consignee(s) must be trained not to enter the transport vehicle until the ammonia vapors have dissipated, and the emergency response information on the shipping paper must indicate that the vehicle contains ammonia vapors. N8 Nitroglycerin solution in alcohol may be transported under this entry only when the solution is packed in metal cans of not more than 1 L capacity each, overpacked in a wooden box containing not more than 5 L. Metal cans must be completely surrounded with absorbent cushioning material. learn more about the process here. Limited propagation means that if one booster near the center of the package is exploded, the aggregate weight of explosives, excluding ignition and delay charges, in this and all additional boosters in the outside packaging that explode may not exceed 25 g. 116 Fuzes, detonating may be classed in Division 1.4 if the fuzes do not contain more than 25 g of explosive per fuze and are made and packaged so that they will not cause functioning of other fuzes, explosives or other explosive devices if one of the fuzes detonates in a shipping packaging or in adjacent packages. b. A single packaging of a 4C2 sift-proof, natural wood box; or. 198 Nitrocellulose solutions containing not more than 20% nitrocellulose may be transported as paint, perfumery products, or printing ink, as applicable, provided the nitrocellulose contains no more 12.6% nitrogen (by dry mass). The material may only be loaded with Class 3, Class 8, and Division 4.1 materials in Packing Group II or III. The official, published CFR, is updated annually and available below under A3 For combination packagings, if glass inner packagings (including ampoules) are used, they must be packed with absorbent material in tightly closed rigid and leakproof receptacles before packing in outer packagings. For UN 3176, this requirement only applies when the hazardous material reacts dangerously with water. D. Class 5 materials 163 Substances must satisfactorily pass Test Series 8 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part I, Section 18 (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). The lithium batteries must meet the requirements of 173.185(a) and contain the necessary systems to prevent overcharge and over discharge between the batteries. PDF 172.101 App A Appendix A to 172.101 - Pipeline and Hazardous A35 This includes any material which is not covered by any of the other classes but which has an anesthetic, narcotic, noxious or other similar properties such that, in the event of spillage or leakage on an aircraft, extreme annoyance or discomfort could be caused to crew members so as to prevent the correct performance of assigned duties. 200 Division 1.4G consumer fireworks may be certified for transportation by a DOT-approved Fireworks Certification Agency in accordance with the provisions of 173.65 of this subchapter. B25 Packagings must be made from monel or nickel or monel-lined or nickel-lined steel. Hazardous materials shipped under this entry are excepted from the labeling requirements of this subchapter unless offered for transportation or transported by aircraft and are not subject to the placarding requirements of subpart F of this part. N65 Outage must be sufficient to prevent cylinders or spheres from becoming liquid full at 55 C (130 F). Tanks containing solidified methacrylic acid must not be reheated during transport. B13 A nonspecification cargo tank motor vehicle authorized in 173.247 of this subchapter must be at least equivalent in design and in construction to a DOT 406 cargo tank or MC 306 cargo tank (if constructed before August 31, 1995), except as follows: a. Packagings equivalent to MC 306 cargo tanks are excepted from the certification, venting, and emergency flow requirements of the MC 306 specification.