Displaying title 49, up to date as of 3/02/2023. 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. TP8 A portable tank having a minimum test pressure of 1.5 bar (150 kPa) may be used when the flash point of the hazardous material transported is greater than 0 C (32 F). A9 For combination packagings, if plastic bags are used, they must be packed in tightly closed metal receptacles before packing in outer packagings. 49 U.S.C. A60 Sterilization devices, when containing less than 30 mL per inner packaging with not more than 150 mL per outer packaging, may be transported in accordance with the provisions in 173.4a, irrespective of 173.4a(b), provided such packagings were first subjected to comparative fire testing. 157 When transported as a limited quantity or a consumer commodity, the maximum net capacity specified in 173.151(b)(1)(i) of this subchapter for inner packagings may be increased to 5 kg (11 pounds). The table follows: [Portable tank codes T1-T22 apply to liquid and solid hazardous materials of Classes 3 through 9 which are transported in portable tanks.]. 347 Effective July 1, 2011, for transportation by aircraft, this entry may only be used if the results of Test series 6(d) of Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter) have demonstrated that any hazardous effects from accidental functioning are confined to within the package. The receptacles must be constructed with glass double walls having the space between the walls vacuum insulated and each receptacle must be transported in an outer packaging with sufficient cushioning and absorbent materials to protect the receptacle from damage. Dry sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide is also permitted in siftproof, water-resistant, fiberboard IBCs when transported in closed freight containers or transport vehicles. These requirements must be met in addition to the design and construction specifications in part 178 of this subchapter. If you would like to comment on the current content, please use the 'Content Feedback' button below for instructions on contacting the issuing agency. N5 Glass materials of construction are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. B82 Cargo tanks and portable tanks are not authorized. 139 Use of the special arrangement proper shipping names for international shipments must be made under an IAEA Certificate of Competent Authority issued by the Associate Administrator in accordance with the requirements in 173.471, 173.472, or 173.473 of this subchapter. TP20 This hazardous material must only be transported in insulated tanks under a nitrogen blanket. (6) A code containing the letter R refers to a special provision which applies only to transportation by rail. TP37 IM portable tanks are only authorized for the shipment of hydrogen peroxide solutions in water containing 72% or less hydrogen peroxide by weight. The battery has been tested as a primary lithium battery; and. [Amdt. formatting. 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. (2) To the extent a special provision imposes limitations or additional requirements on the packaging provisions set forth in column 8 of the 172.101 table, packagings must conform to the requirements of the special provision. With less than 10 percent formaldehyde, are not subject to this subchapter. c. Self-propelled vehicles or equipment that also contain an internal combustion engine must be described using the entries Engine, internal combustion, flammable gas powered or Engine, internal combustion, flammable liquid powered or Vehicle, flammable gas powered or Vehicle, flammable liquid powered, as appropriate. Heater pipes must be of welded construction designed for a test pressure of 500 psig. B132 Except for transportation by aircraft, UN2813, Water reactive solid, n.o.s. The shipper must ensure that all applicable requirements of 173.185 of this subchapter are met. Subscribe to: Changes in Title 49 :: Subtitle B :: Chapter I :: Subchapter C :: Part 172 :: Subpart B :: Section 172.102. An installed inflation cylinder that requires recharging must be filled in accordance with 173.301(l). The requirements of 173.24(g)(1) and 173.27(c) do not apply. When column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101) includes a special provision code for an entry in the table, the requirement of that code or codes, there may be several of them is in addition to the generalpackaging requirements of173.24and any other applicable packaging requirements in Part 173. However this examination is required when the conditions of 180.605(f) are met. Each tank car must have a reclosing pressure relief device having a start-to-discharge pressure of 10.34 Bar (150 psig). Thickness of stainless steel for tank shell and heads for cargo tanks and portable tanks must be the greater of 7.62 mm (0.300 inch) or the thickness required for a tank with a design pressure at least equal to 1.5 times the vapor pressure of the lading at 46 C (115 F). Lighter refills offered for transportation under this entry may not exceed 4 fluid ounces capacity (7.22 cubic inches) or contain more than 65 grams of fuel. Components classed as Division 6.1, Packing Group I, or Class 8, Packing Group I, must not be offered for transportation and transported under this description. A105 a. b. No outage is required for helium. 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). However, sediments remaining in the tank that meet the definition for a hazardous material are subject to the applicable regulations of this subchapter. (eg: N76 For materials of not more than 25 percent active ingredient by weight, packages consisting of inner metal packagings not greater than 250 mL (8 ounces) capacity each, packed in strong outer packagings together with sufficient absorbent material to completely absorb the liquid contents are authorized and need not conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. Overcharge of the rechargeable lithium ion cells is precluded by design; iii. B33 MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, MC 306, and DOT 406 cargo tanks equipped with a 1 psig normal vent used to transport gasoline must conform to Table I of this Special Provision. See UN1210, UN1263, UN1266, UN3066, UN3469, and UN3470. The following provisions also apply: a. Energy storage capacity means the energy stored in a capacitor, as calculated according to the following equation. Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, these special provisions do not apply to UN, IM Specification portable tanks or IBCs. a. These entries include hybrid electric vehicles powered by both an internal combustion engine and batteries. Title 49 was last amended 2/03/2023. B10 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. Choosing an item from (Toy caps), 1.4S or NA0337, Toy caps, 1.4S are not subject to the subpart E (labeling) requirements of this part when offered for transportation by motor vehicle, rail freight, cargo vessel, and cargo aircraft and, notwithstanding the packing method assigned in 173.62 of this subchapter, in conformance with the following conditions: a. This device must also prevent an unacceptable amount of leakage of liquid in the case of overturning. guide. 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 letter codes are placed in front of the number codes (for example, "A29"). We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. 6 This material is poisonous-by-inhalation and must be described as an inhalation hazard under the provisions of this subchapter. A lighter refill exceeding 4 fluid ounces capacity (7.22 cubic inches) or containing more than 65 grams of fuel must be classed as a Division 2.1 material, described with the proper shipping name appropriate for the material, and packaged in the packaging specified in part 173 of this subchapter for the flammable gas contained therein. Each inner packaging contains not more than 30 mL; b. Those "other methods" for determining authorized packaging are identified at 173.24 (c) (1) (ii). When column 7 of the 172.101 table refers to a special provision for a hazardous material, the meaning and requirements of that provision are as set forth in this section. developer resources. 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. 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. d. The proper shipping name Printing ink related material may be used for consignments of packages containing Printing ink and Printing ink related material in the same package. Test of type 3(c) is not required. B35 Tank cars containing hydrogen cyanide may be alternatively marked Hydrocyanic acid, liquefied if otherwise conforming to marking requirements in subpart D of this part. 350 Ammonium bromate, ammonium bromate aqueous solutions, and mixtures of a bromate with an ammonium salt are forbidden for transport. The chemical under pressure must be classed based on the hazard characteristics of the components in the propellant; the liquid; or the solid. not more than 0.1 mL/hour per 30 mL inner packaging at 20 C (68 F) produced from gradual decomposition. Have accident damage protection which conforms with 178.345-8 of this subchapter; c. Have a MAWP or design pressure of at least 87 psig: and. These packagings are not required to: (1.) The manufacturer must provide such information to a representative of the Department upon request. A4 Liquids having an inhalation toxicity of Packing Group I are not permitted on aircraft. 59 Ferrocerium, stabilized against corrosion, with a minimum iron content of 10 percent is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter. Table I - Maximum Ambient Temperature - Gasoline. b. 5. (3) Damage to terminals. B115 Rail cars, highway trailers, roll-on/roll-off bins, or other non-specification bulk packagings are authorized. Wall thickness must be verified ultrasonically at intervals midway between periodic hydraulic tests (every 2.5 years). (i) Tests must be performed on each type and size of bottle, for each manufacturing location. However, the design stress limits may not exceed 25 percent of the stress for 0 temper at the maximum design temperature of the cargo tank, as specified in the Aluminum Association's Aluminum Standards and Data (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). For UN identification numbers 1327, 1363, 1364, 1365, 1386, 1408, 1841, 2211, 2217, 2793 and 3314, IBCs are not required to meet the IBC performance tests specified in part 178, subpart N, of this subchapter. Samples taken at random must withstand the prescribed tests without breakage or leakage. If you have questions or comments regarding a published document please is the mean coefficient of cubical expansion of the liquid between the mean temperature of the liquid during filling (tf) and the maximum mean bulk temperature during transportation (tr) both in degrees celsius. B44 All parts of valves and safety relief devices in contact with lading must be of a material which will not cause formation of acetylides. Refrigerated liquefied gases that are authorized to be transported in portable tanks are specified in tank instruction T75. For example, nickel-metal hydride batteries transported by vessel in certain quantities are covered by another entry (see Batteries, nickel-metal hydride, UN3496). Molten sulfur must be marked as required by 172.325 of this subchapter. An unused lighter or a lighter that is cleaned of residue and purged of vapors is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter. A copy of the approval must accompany each shipment. A112 Notwithstanding the quantity limits shown in Column (9A) and (9B) for this entry, the following IBCs are authorized for transportation aboard passenger and cargo-only aircraft. 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. (iv) T75. 430 This entry shall only be used for solid medical waste of Category A transported for disposal. This entry may not be used for solids containing a Packing Group I liquid. N89 When steel UN pressure receptacles are used, only those bearing the H mark are authorized. Column 7 of the 172.101 Hazmat Table lists the special provisions that apply to an individual proper shipping name. Thickness of stainless steel for tank shell and heads must be the greater of 7.62 mm (0.300 inch) or the thickness required for a portable tank with a design pressure at least equal to 1.5 times the vapor pressure of the hazardous material at 46 C (115 F). Packagings may include a vent to permit the slow escape of gas (i.e. Transportation of these packages also requires the door of each van trailer to be marked with Warning trailer may contain chemical vapor. Lead-free Solder Figure 3: Engineer soldering a microcircuit Note, Tin here is the primary metal. N32 Aluminum materials of construction are not authorized for single packagings. Energy storage capacity means the energy held by a capacitor, as calculated using the nominal voltage and capacitance. (iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped. Lithium ion cells and batteries at a state of charge greater than 30 percent of their rated capacity may only be transported under conditions approved by the Associate Administrator in accordance with the requirements in 49 CFR part 107, subpart H. Guidance and methodology for determining the rated capacity can be found in sub-section 38.3.2.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). Packagings must be so constructed that explosion is not possible by reason of increased internal pressure. 66 Formulations of these substances containing not less than 30 percent non-volatile, non-flammable phlegmatizer are not subject to this subchapter. 149 When transported as a limited quantity or a consumer commodity, the maximum net capacity specified in 173.150(b)(2) of this subchapter for inner packagings may be increased to 5 L (1.3 gallons). Unlined tanks must be passivated before being placed in service. Each IBC may not exceed a maximum net quantity of 1,000 kg: a. 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. B131 When transported by highway, rail, or cargo vessel, waste Paint and Paint related material (UN1263; PG II and PG III), when in plastic or metal inner packagings of not more than 26.5 L (7 gallons), are excepted from the marking requirements in 172.301(a) and (c) and the labeling requirements in 172.400(a), when further packed in the following specification and non-specification bulk outer packagings and under the following conditions: a. N4 For combination or composite packagings, glass inner packagings, other than ampoules, are not permitted.
Determining Authorized Packaging for the Transportation of a Hazardous Column 7: Special Provisions - Specifies codes for special provisions applicable to some hazardous materials. Capacitors with an energy storage capacity of 0.3 Wh or less are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter. 422 When labelling is required, the label to be used must be the label shown in 172.447.
What does the sign in column 1 of the hazardous materials Table mean Lead compounds that have a solubility of 5% or less in accordance with this special provision are not subject to the requirements of this subchapter that pertain to Marine Pollutants. When no IB code is assigned in the 172.101 Table for a specific proper shipping name, or in 173.185 or 173.225(e) Organic Peroxide Table for Type F organic peroxides, use of an IBC or Large Packaging for the material may be authorized when approved by the Associate Administrator. 387 When materials are stabilized by temperature control, the provisions of 173.21(f) of this subchapter apply. Amdt. A56 Radioactive material with a subsidiary hazard of Division 4.2, Packing Group I, must be transported in Type B packages when offered for transportation by aircraft. 135 Internal combustion engines installed in a vehicle must be described using Vehicle, flammable gas powered or Vehicle, flammable liquid powered, as appropriate. 119 This substance, when in quantities of not more than 11.5 kg (25.3 pounds), with not less than 10 percent water, by mass, also may be classed as Division 4.1, provided a negative test result is obtained when tested in accordance with test series 6(c) of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). For vessel transport, the palletized loads, pallet boxes or unit load devices must be firmly packed and secured in closed cargo transport units; or. N40 This material is not authorized in the following packagings: a. 61 A chemical oxygen generator is spent if its means of ignition and all or a part of its chemical contents have been expended. 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. These provisions apply only to transportation by water: W1 This substance in a non friable prill or granule form is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Test and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter) and is found to not meet the definition or criteria for inclusion in Division 5.1. result, it may not include the most recent changes applied to the CFR. Column 7 of the HMT specifies codes for special provisions applicable to packaging, packaging requirements, certification, and marking or labeling for a hazardous material. N95 UN1075, Liquefied petroleum gas and UN1978, Propane authorized for transport in DOT 4BA240 cylinders is not subject to the UN identification number and proper shipping name marking or the label requirements of this part subject to the following conditions: a. 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. 114 Jet perforating guns, charged, oil well, without detonator may be reclassed to Division 1.4 Compatibility Group D (1.4D) if the following conditions are met: a. Each tank must be equipped with pressure relief devices conforming to the following requirements: 1 Total venting capacity in standard cubic feet hour (S.C.F.H.) B70 If DOT 103ANW tank car tank is used: All cast metal in contact with the lading must have 96.7 percent nickel content; and the lading must be anhydrous and free from any impurities. Packages containing mixtures with not less than 90% by mass, of phlegmatizer need not bear a POISON subsidiary risk label. TP16 The portable tank must be protected against over and under pressurization which may be experienced during transportation. If the material has a flash point of less than 38 C (100 F), then the bulk packaging requirements of 173.242 of this subchapter are applicable. 150 This description may only be used for ammonium nitrate-based fertilizers. Thickness of stainless steel for tank shell and heads for cargo tanks and portable tanks must be the greater of 6.35 mm (0.250 inch) or the thickness required for a tank with a design pressure at least equal to 1.3 times the vapor pressure of the lading at 46 C (115 F). This provision may be used for both domestic and international shipments. 340 This entry applies only to the vessel transportation of nickel-metal hydride batteries as cargo. N88 Any metal part of a UN pressure receptacle in contact with the contents may not contain more than 65% copper, with a tolerance of 1%. This training must be documented in training records required by 172.704(d). Column 1 uses six symbols to identify hazardous materials with special shipping conditions such as restrictions for air, domestic, international, or water vessel transport. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97. When chemical stabilization is employed, the person offering the material for transport shall ensure that the level of stabilization is sufficient to prevent the material as packaged from dangerous polymerization at 50 C (122 F). The unintended errors are summarized below. 132 This description may only be used for ammonium nitrate-based compound fertilizers. 164 Substances must not be transported under this entry unless approved by the Associate Administrator on the basis of the results of appropriate tests according to Part I of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see 171.7 of this subchapter). TP33 The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. c. Completed neutron radiation detection systems containing detectors meeting the conditions of paragraph a of this special provision must be transported as follows: (1) The detectors must be contained in a strong sealed outer casing; (2) The casing must contain include sufficient absorbent or adsorbent material to absorb or adsorb the entire gas contents; (3) The completed system must be packed in strong outer packagings capable of withstanding a 1.8 meter (5.9 feet) drop test without leakage unless a system's outer casing affords equivalent protection. For the purpose of this special provision, vehicles are self-propelled apparatus designed to carry one or more persons or goods.
eCFR :: 49 CFR 172.101 -- Purpose and use of hazardous materials table. The HMT provides the basic information necessary to ship a hazardous material safely. TP6 The tank must be equipped with a pressure release device which prevent a tank from bursting under fire engulfment conditions (the conditions prescribed in CGA pamphlet S-1.2 (see 171.7 of this subchapter) or alternative conditions approved by the Associate Administrator may be used to consider the fire engulfment condition), taking into account the properties of the hazardous material to be transported. N12 Plastic packagings are not authorized. 380 For transportation by private carrier in a motor carrier only, this material is not subject to the segregation requirements of 177.848(d) of this subchapter under the following conditions: a. If a package contains both lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries packed with and contained in equipment, then the shipping paper must indicate both UN 3091 Lithium metal batteries packed with equipment and UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries packed with equipment.. Column 7: Special provisions. 130 Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s., commonly referred to as dry batteries, are hermetically sealed and generally utilize metals (other than lead) and/or carbon as electrodes. Radiation detection systems containing such detectors are not subject to any other requirements of this subchapter provided they are packed in accordance with paragraph c of this special provision. Table 1 authorizes IBCs for specific proper shipping names through the use of IB Codes assigned in the 172.101 table of this subchapter. "Published Edition".
49 CFR 172.101 - Purpose and use of hazardous materials table. Special provisions contain packaging provisions, prohibitions, exceptions from requirements for particular quantities or forms of materials and requirements or prohibitions applicable to specific modes of transportation, as follows: (1) A code consisting only of numbers (for example, 11) is multi-modal in application and may apply to bulk and non-bulk packagings. 53 Packages of these materials must bear the subsidiary risk label, EXPLOSIVE, and the subsidiary hazard class/division must be entered in parentheses immediately following the primary hazard class in the shipping description, unless otherwise provided in this subchapter or through an approval issued by the Associate Administrator, or the competent authority of the country of origin. Primary receptacles must be further packed in non-specification bulk outer packagings such as cubic yard boxes, plastic rigid-wall bulk containers, dump trailers, and roll-off containers. The presence of a Class 8 hazard must be communicated as required by this part for subsidiary hazards. Each empty bottle must have a minimum weight of not less than 140 grams and a minimum wall thickness of not less than 0.020 inch (0.508 mm). N80 Packages consisting of one inner metal can, not over 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds) capacity, packed in an outer wooden or fiberboard box, or a wooden barrel, are authorized and need not conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. It may be transported on cargo aircraft only with the prior approval of the Associate Administrator. (6) R codes. The HMT consists of 10 columns and provides information for each hazardous material listed.
If you have questions for the Agency that issued the current document please contact the agency directly. The material is packaged in a DOT Specification 4BW240 cylinder, or in a DOT-51 portable tank. 369 In the case of non-fissile or fissile-excepted uranium hexafluoride, the material must be classified under UN 2978. b. In addition, there are over 300 numeric codes provisions. 362 This entry applies to liquids, pastes or powders, pressurized with a propellant that meets the definition of a gas in 173.115. A210 This substance is forbidden for transport by air. W9 When offered for transportation by water, the following Specification packagings are not authorized unless approved by the Associate Administrator: woven plastic bags, plastic film bags, textile bags, paper bags, IBCs and bulk packagings. For transportation by aircraft, as an inner packaging of a combination packaging with a maximum gross mass of 30 kg when packaged as a limited quantity in accordance with 173.27(f). switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. 37 Unless it can be demonstrated by testing that the sensitivity of the substance in its frozen state is no greater than in its liquid state, the substance must remain liquid during normal transport conditions. A11 For combination packagings, when metal inner packagings are permitted, only specification cylinders constructed of metals which are compatible with the hazardous material may be used. iv. Non-specification bulk bins are authorized. b. b. B65 Tank cars constructed before March 16, 2009, must have a test pressure of 34.47 Bar (500 psig) or greater and conform to Class 105A. (1) Numeric provisions. Ammonia solutions may be transported in rigid or composite plastic IBCs (31H1, 31H2 and 31HZ1) that have successfully passed, without leakage or permanent deformation, the hydrostatic test specified in. N34 Aluminum construction materials are not authorized for any part of a packaging which is normally in contact with the hazardous material. 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.