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Shipping, Labeling, Handling, and Storage
Shipping
DOT Classification and Regulations*
According to Department of Transportation regulations, epichlorohydrin is
classified as a Flammable Liquid. Each package must bear the DOT "POISON"
label as well as the "FLAMMABLE LIQUID" label. The DOT proper shipping
name is EPICHLOROHYDRIN. Shipments must be made
in specification containers when transported by rail, water, highway or
air. All pertinent Federal regulation regarding loading, handling,
container, type, size, marking, and labeling must be followed.
*DOT regulations are published in Title 49 CFR, Parts 170-189, Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
In addition to being classed as DOT Hazardous Material, epichlorohydrin is
listed as a Hazardous Substance and has a Reportable Quantity (RQ) of 1000
pounds. If any one shipping package (drum, tank truck, etc.) contains 1000
pounds or more, the letters RQ must be entered on the shipping papers. See
paragraph 172.202.
The DOT Identification Number (ID) is UN 2023. The ID number must be
displayed on placards for tank cars, cargo tanks (tank trucks) and portable
tanks as specified in 172.332. Packages of 110 gallons or less must
display the ID number by July 1, 1983 (see 172.301).
Usual Shipping Containers - Type and Size
Authorized containers for surface shipment of epichlorohydrin are indicated in DOT paragraph 173.119. Most commonly used containers for this commodity are:
- Specification DOT 103W, 104W, 111A60W-1 and 111A100W-1 tank cars.
- Specification MC 306 or 307 Tank Motor Vehicles, excluding those with aluminum tanks may be used. Proper outages must be allowed as required by loading temperature and type of container, see 173.116.
- Specification 17C, 17E, 5 or 5A Steel drums. Shell uses sturdier 17 C drum with reinforced bottom chine. Only unphosphatized or iron phosphatized drums and unplated fittings should be used.
Labeling
DOT Requirements
Each Package must bear the DOT "Poison" label as well as the "Flammable Liquid" label.
The DOT proper shipping name is EPICHLOROHYDRIN NOS.
For required DOT hazard labels per container, see 172.419 and 172.430.
For required DOT "Flammable" placard for motor vehicle, tank cars, or boxcars, see 172.521 and 172.542.
Required DOT marking of "THIS SIDE UP" for hazardous liquids. 172.312.
Required DOT "Empty" Placard. 172.525.
Precautionary Labeling
All containers of epichlorohydrin should bear a precautionary label. The text on the label should be designed for the product as shipped for industrial use. It should be used in addition to or in combination with any specific wording required by law. Such laws include the Federal Hazardous Substances Labeling Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and similar state and municipal legislation.
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