Title 49

SECTION 173.225

173.225 Packaging requirements and other provisions for organic peroxides.

§ 173.225 Packaging requirements and other provisions for organic peroxides.

(a) General. When the § 172.101 table specifies that an organic peroxide must be packaged under this section, the organic peroxide must be packaged and offered for transportation in accordance with the provisions of this section. Each packaging must conform to the general requirements of subpart B of part 173 and to the applicable requirements of part 178 of this subchapter. Non-bulk packagings must meet Packing Group II performance levels. To avoid unnecessary confinement, metallic non-bulk packagings meeting Packing Group I are not authorized. No used material, other than production residues or regrind from the same production process, may be used in plastic packagings. Organic peroxides that require temperature control are subject to the provisions of § 173.21(f). When an IBC or bulk packaging is authorized and meets the requirements of paragraph (f) or (h) of this section, respectively, lower control temperatures than those specified for non-bulk packaging may be required. An organic peroxide not identified in paragraph (c), (e), or (g) of this section by technical name, or not assigned to a generic type in accordance with the provisions in paragraph (b)(3) of this section, must conform to the provisions of paragraph (c) of § 173.128.

(b) New organic peroxides, formulations and samples. (1) Except as provided for samples in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, no person may offer for transportation an organic peroxide that is not identified by technical name in the Organic Peroxides Table, Organic Peroxide IBC Table, or the Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table of this section, or a formulation of one or more organic peroxides that are identified by technical name in one of those tables, unless the organic peroxide is assigned a generic type and shipping description and is approved by the Associate Administrator under the provisions of § 173.128(d) of this subchapter.

(2) Samples. Samples of new organic peroxides or new formulations of organic peroxides identified in the Organic Peroxides Table in paragraph (c) of this section, for which complete test data are not available, and that are to be transported for further testing or product evaluation, may be assigned an appropriate shipping description for organic peroxide Type C, packaged and offered for transportation, under the following conditions:

(i) Data available to the person offering the material for transportation must indicate that the sample would pose a level of hazard no greater than that of an organic peroxide Type B and that the control temperature, if any, is sufficiently low to prevent any dangerous decomposition and sufficiently high to prevent any dangerous phase separation;

(ii) The sample must be packaged in accordance with packing method OP2, for a liquid or solid, respectively;

(iii) Packages of the organic peroxide may be offered for transportation and transported in a quantity not to exceed 10 kg (22 pounds) per transport vehicle; and

(iv) One of the following shipping descriptions must be assigned:

(A) Organic peroxide Type C, liquid, 5.2, UN 3103;

(B) Organic peroxide Type C, solid, 5.2, UN 3104;

(C) Organic peroxide Type C, liquid, temperature controlled, 5.2, UN 3113; or

(D) Organic peroxide Type C, solid, temperature controlled, 5.2, UN 3114.

(3) Mixtures. Mixtures of organic peroxides individually identified in the Organic Peroxides Table in paragraph (c) of this section may be classified as the same type of organic peroxide as that of the most dangerous component and be transported under the conditions for transportation given for this type. If the stable components form a thermally less stable mixture, the SADT of the mixture must be determined and the new control and emergency temperature derived under the provisions of § 173.21(f).

(c) Organic peroxides table. The following Organic Peroxides Table specifies by technical name those organic peroxides that are authorized for transportation and not subject to the approval provisions of § 173.128 of this part. An organic peroxide identified by technical name in the following table is authorized for transportation only if it conforms to all applicable provisions of the table. The column headings of the Organic Peroxides Table are as follows:

(1) Technical name. The first column specifies the technical name.

(2) ID number. The second column specifies the identification (ID) number which is used to identify the proper shipping name in the § 172.101 table. The word “EXEMPT” appearing in the column denotes that the material is not regulated as an organic peroxide.

(3) Concentration of organic peroxide. The third column specifies concentration (mass percent) limitations, if any, in mixtures or solutions for the organic peroxide. Limitations are given as minimums, maximums, or a range, as appropriate. A range includes the lower and upper limits (i.e., “53-100” means from, and including, 53% to, and including 100%). See introductory paragraph of § 172.203(k) of this subchapter for additional description requirements for an organic peroxide that may qualify for more than one generic listing, depending on its concentration.

(4) Concentration of diluents. The fourth column specifies the type and concentration (mass percent) of diluent or inert solid, when required. Other types and concentrations of diluents may be used if approved by the Associate Administrator.

(i) The required mass percent of “Diluent type A” is specified in column 4a. A diluent type A is an organic liquid that does not detrimentally affect the thermal stability or increase the hazard of the organic peroxide and with a boiling point not less than 150 °C at atmospheric pressure. Type A diluents may be used for desensitizing all organic peroxides.

(ii) The required mass percent of “Diluent type B” is specified in column 4b. A diluent type B is an organic liquid which is compatible with the organic peroxide and which has a boiling point, at atmospheric pressure, of less than 150 °C (302 °F) but at least 60 °C (140 °F), and a flash point greater than 5 °C (41 °F). Type B diluents may be used for desensitizing all organic peroxides, when specified in the organic peroxide tables, provided that the boiling point is at least 60 °C (140 °F) above the SADT of the peroxide in a 50 kg (110 lbs) package. A type A diluent may be used to replace a type B diluent in equal concentration.

(iii) The required mass percent of “Inert solid” is specified in column 4c. An inert solid is a solid that does not detrimentally affect the thermal stability or hazard of the organic peroxide.

(5) Concentration of water. Column 5 specifies, in mass percent, the minimum amount of water, if any, which must be in formulation.

(6) Packing method. Column 6 specifies the highest packing method (largest packaging capacity) authorized for the organic peroxide. Lower numbered packing methods (smaller packaging capacities) are also authorized. For example, if OP3 is specified, then OP2 and OP1 are also authorized. The Table of Packing Methods in paragraph (d) of this section defines the non-bulk packing methods.

(7) Temperatures. Column 7a specifies the control temperature. Column 7b specifies the emergency temperature. Temperatures are specified only when temperature controls are required. (See § 173.21(f)).

(8) Notes. Column 8 specifies other applicable provisions, as set forth in notes following the table.

Table to Paragraph (c): Organic Peroxide Table

Technical name ID No. Concentration (mass %) Diluent (mass %) Water (mass %) Packing method Temperature ( °C) Notes
A B I Control Emergency
(1) (2) (3) (4a) (4b) (4c) (5) (6) (7a) (7b) (8)
Acetyl acetone peroxide UN3105 ≤42 ≥48 ≥8 OP7 2
Acetyl acetone peroxide [as a paste] UN3106 ≤32 OP7 21
Acetyl cyclohexanesulfonyl peroxide UN3112 ≤82 ≥12 OP4 −10 0
Acetyl cyclohexanesulfonyl peroxide UN3115 ≤32 ≥68 OP7 −10 0
tert-Amyl hydroperoxide UN3107 ≤88 ≥6 ≥6 OP8
tert-Amyl peroxyacetate UN3105 ≤62 ≥38 OP7
tert-Amyl peroxybenzoate UN3103 ≤100 OP5
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3115 ≤100 OP7 20 25
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexyl carbonate UN3105 ≤100 OP7
tert-Amyl peroxy isopropyl carbonate UN3103 ≤77 ≥23 OP5
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 0 10
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3119 ≤47 ≥53 OP8 0 10
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate UN3113 ≤77 ≥23 OP5 10 15
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate UN3119 ≤32 ≥68 OP8 10 15
tert-Amyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate UN3105 ≤100 OP7
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide UN3109 >42−100 OP8 9
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide UN3108 ≤52 ≥48 OP8 9
n-Butyl-4,4-di-(tert-butylperoxy)valerate UN3103 >52−100 OP5
n-Butyl-4,4-di-(tert-butylperoxy)valerate UN3108 ≤52 ≥48 OP8
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide UN3103 >79−90 ≥10 OP5 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide UN3105 ≤80 ≥20 OP7 4, 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide UN3107 ≤79 >14 OP8 13, 16
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤72 ≥28 OP8 13
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide [and] Di-tert-butylperoxide UN3103 <82 + >9 ≥7 OP5 13
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate UN3102 >52−100 OP5
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate UN3103 ≤52 ≥48 OP6
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate UN3108 ≤52 ≥48 OP8
tert-Butyl monoperoxymaleate [as a paste] UN3108 ≤52 OP8
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate UN3101 >52−77 ≥23 OP5
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate UN3103 >32−52 ≥48 OP6
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate UN3109 ≤32 ≥68 OP8
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate UN3103 >77−100 OP5
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate UN3105 >52−77 ≥23 OP7 1
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate UN3106 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate UN3109 ≤32 ≥68 OP8
tert-Butyl peroxybutyl fumarate UN3105 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxycrotonate UN3105 ≤77 ≥23 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxydiethylacetate UN3113 ≤100 OP5 20 25
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3113 >52−100 OP6 20 25
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3117 >32−52 ≥48 OP8 30 35
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3118 ≤52 ≥48 OP8 20 25
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3119 ≤32 ≥68 OP8 40 45
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate [and] 2,2-di-(tert-Butylperoxy)butane UN3106 ≤12 + ≤14 ≥14 ≥60 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate [and] 2,2-di-(tert-Butylperoxy)butane UN3115 ≤31 + ≤36 ≥33 OP7 35 40
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate UN3105 ≤100 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate UN3111 >52−77 ≥23 OP5 15 20
tert-Butyl peroxyisobutyrate UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 15 20
tert-Butylperoxy isopropylcarbonate UN3103 ≤77 ≥23 OP5
1-(2-tert-Butylperoxy isopropyl)-3-isopropenylbenzene UN3105 ≤77 ≥23 OP7
1-(2-tert-Butylperoxy isopropyl)-3-isopropenylbenzene UN3108 ≤42 ≥58 OP8
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-methylbenzoate UN3103 ≤100 OP5
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 >77−100 OP7 −5 5
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable dispersion in water (frozen)] UN3118 ≤42 OP8 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3119 ≤32 ≥68 OP8 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxyneoheptanoate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3117 ≤42 OP8 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate UN3113 >67−77 ≥23 OP5 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate UN3115 >27−67 ≥33 OP7 0 10
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate UN3119 ≤27 ≥73 OP8 30 35
tert-Butylperoxy stearylcarbonate UN3106 ≤100 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate UN3105 >37−100 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethlyhexanoate UN3106 ≤42 ≥58 OP7
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate UN3109 ≤37 ≥63 OP8
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid UN3102 >57−86 ≥14 OP1
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid UN3106 ≤57 ≥3 ≥40 OP7
3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid UN3106 ≤77 ≥6 ≥17 OP7
Cumyl hydroperoxide UN3107 >90−98 ≤10 OP8 13
Cumyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤90 ≥10 OP8 13, 15
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤87 ≥13 OP7 −10 0
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 −10 0
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 −10 0
Cumyl peroxyneoheptanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 −10 0
Cumyl peroxypivalate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 −5 5
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s) UN3104 ≤91 ≥9 OP6 13
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s) UN3105 ≤72 ≥28 OP7 5
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s) [as a paste] UN3106 ≤72 OP7 5, 21
Cyclohexanone peroxide(s) Exempt ≤32 >68 Exempt 29
Diacetone alcohol peroxides UN3115 ≤57 ≥26 ≥8 OP7 40 45 5
Diacetyl peroxide UN3115 ≤27 ≥73 OP7 20 25 8,13
Di-tert-amyl peroxide UN3107 ≤100 OP8
([3R- (3R, 5aS, 6S, 8aS, 9R, 10R, 12S, 12aR**)]-Decahydro-10-methoxy-3, 6, 9-trimethyl-3, 12-epoxy-12H-pyrano [4, 3- j]-1, 2-benzodioxepin) UN3106 ≤100 OP7
2,2-Di-(tert-amylperoxy)-butane UN3105 ≤57 ≥43 OP7
1,1-Di-(tert-amylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3103 ≤82 ≥18 OP6
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3102 >52−100 ≤48 OP2 3
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3102 >77−94 ≥6 OP4 3
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3104 ≤77 ≥23 OP6
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3106 ≤62 ≥28 ≥10 OP7
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste] UN3106 >52−62 OP7 21
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3106 >35−52 ≥48 OP7
Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3107 >36−42 ≥18 ≤40 OP8
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste] UN3108 ≤56.5 ≥15 OP8
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a paste] UN3108 ≤52 OP8 21
Dibenzoyl peroxide [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3109 ≤42 OP8
Dibenzoyl peroxide Exempt ≤35 ≥65 Exempt 29
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate UN3114 ≤100 OP6 30 35
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤42 OP8 30 35
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl)peroxydicarbonate [as a paste] UN3116 ≤42 OP7 35 40
Di-tert-butyl peroxide UN3107 >52−100 OP8
Di-tert-butyl peroxide UN3109 ≤52 ≥48 OP8 24
Di-tert-butyl peroxyazelate UN3105 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)butane UN3103 ≤52 ≥48 OP6
1,6-Di-(tert-butylperoxycarbonyloxy)hexane UN3103 ≤72 ≥28 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3101 >80−100 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3103 >52−80 ≥20 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-cyclohexane UN3103 ≤72 ≥28 OP5 30
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3105 >42−52 ≥48 OP7
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3106 ≤42 ≥13 ≥45 OP7
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3107 ≤27 ≥25 OP8 22
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3109 ≤42 ≥58 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-Butylperoxy) cyclohexane UN3109 ≤37 ≥63 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3109 ≤25 ≥25 ≥50 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane UN3109 ≤13 ≥13 ≥74 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexane + tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3105 ≤43 + ≤16 ≥41 OP7
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate UN3115 >27−52 ≥48 OP7 −15 −5
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate UN3117 ≤27 ≥73 OP8 −10 0
Di-n-butyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water (frozen)] UN3118 ≤42 OP8 −15 −5
Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate UN3113 >52−100 OP4 −20 −10 6
Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 −15 −5
Di-(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) benzene(s) UN3106 >42−100 ≤57 OP7 1, 9
Di-(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl) benzene(s) Exempt ≤42 ≥58 Exempt
Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate UN3105 >42−52 ≥48 OP7
Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate [as a paste] UN3106 ≤52 OP7 21
Di-(tert-butylperoxy)phthalate UN3107 ≤42 ≥58 OP8
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)propane UN3105 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
2,2-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)propane UN3106 ≤42 ≥13 ≥45 OP7
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3101 >90−100 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3103 >57−90 ≥10 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3103 ≤77 ≥23 OP5
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3103 ≤90 ≥10 OP5 30
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3110 ≤57 ≥43 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3107 ≤57 ≥43 OP8
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane UN3107 ≤32 ≥26 ≥42 OP8
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate UN3120 ≤100 OP8 30 35
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤42 OP8 30 35
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide UN3102 ≤77 ≥23 OP5
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide Exempt ≤32 ≥68 Exempt 29
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide [as a paste] UN3118 ≤52 OP8 20 25
Di-4-chlorobenzoyl peroxide [as a paste] UN3106 ≤52 OP7 21
Dicumyl peroxide UN3110 >52−100 ≤48 OP8 9
Dicumyl peroxide Exempt ≤52 ≥48 Exempt 29
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate UN3112 >91−100 OP3 10 15
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate UN3114 ≤91 ≥9 OP5 10 15
Dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤42 OP8 15 20
Didecanoyl peroxide UN3114 ≤100 OP6 30 35
2,2-Di-(4,4-di(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexyl)propane UN3106 ≤42 ≥58 OP7
2,2-Di-(4,4-di(tert-butylperoxy)cyclohexyl)propane UN3107 ≤22 ≥78 OP8
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide UN3102 ≤77 ≥23 OP5
Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide [as a paste with silicone oil] UN3106 ≤52 OP7
Di-(2-ethoxyethyl) peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 −10 0
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate UN3113 >77−100 OP5 −20 −10
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 −15 −5
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤62 OP8 −15 −5
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 −15 −5
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water (frozen)] UN3120 ≤52 OP8 −15 −5
2,2-Dihydroperoxypropane UN3102 ≤27 ≥73 OP5
Di-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)peroxide UN3106 ≤100 OP7
Diisobutyryl peroxide UN3111 >32−52 ≥48 OP5 −20 −10
Diisobutyryl peroxide [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤42 OP8 −20 −10
Diisobutyryl peroxide UN3115 ≤32 ≥68 OP7 −20 −10
Diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide UN3106 ≤82 ≥5 ≥5 OP7 17
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate UN3112 >52−100 OP2 −15 −5
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 −20 −10
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤32 ≥68 OP7 −15 −5
Dilauroyl peroxide UN3106 ≤100 OP7
Dilauroyl peroxide [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3109 ≤42 OP8
Di-(3-methoxybutyl) peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 −5 5
Di-(2-methylbenzoyl)peroxide UN3112 ≤87 ≥13 OP5 30 35
Di-(4-methylbenzoyl)peroxide [as a paste with silicone oil] UN3106 ≤52 OP7
Di-(3-methylbenzoyl) peroxide + Benzoyl (3-methylbenzoyl) peroxide + Dibenzoyl peroxide UN3115 ≤20 + ≤18 + ≤4 ≥58 OP7 35 40
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(benzoylperoxy)hexane UN3102 >82−100 OP5
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(benzoylperoxy)hexane UN3106 ≤82 ≥18 OP7
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(benzoylperoxy)hexane UN3104 ≤82 ≥18 OP5
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane UN3103 >90−100 OP5
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane UN3105 >52 - 90 ≥10 OP7
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane UN3108 ≤77 ≥23 OP8
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane UN3109 ≤52 ≥48 OP8
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane [as a paste] UN3108 ≤47 OP8
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 UN3101 >86−100 OP5
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 UN3103 >52−86 ≥14 OP5
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 UN3106 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)hexane UN3113 ≤100 OP5 20 25
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroperoxyhexane UN3104 ≤82 ≥18 OP6
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoylperoxy)hexane UN3105 ≤77 ≥23 OP7
1,1-Dimethyl-3-hydroxybutylperoxyneoheptanoate UN3117 ≤52 ≥48 OP8 0 10
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate UN3116 ≤100 OP7 20 25
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤42 OP8 20 25
Di-(2-neodecanoylperoxyisopropyl)benzene UN3115 ≤52 ≥48 OP7 −10 0
Di-(2-neodecanoyl-peroxyisopropyl) benzene, as stable dispersion in water UN3119 ≤42 OP8 −15 −5
Di-n-nonanoyl peroxide UN3116 ≤100 OP7 0 10
Di-n-octanoyl peroxide UN3114 ≤100 OP5 10 15
Di-(2-phenoxyethyl)peroxydicarbonate UN3102 >85−100 OP5
Di-(2-phenoxyethyl)peroxydicarbonate UN3106 ≤85 ≥15 OP7
Dipropionyl peroxide UN3117 ≤27 ≥73 OP8 15 20
Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate UN3113 ≤100 OP3 −25 −15
Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate UN3113 ≤77 ≥23 OP5 −20 −10
Disuccinic acid peroxide UN3102 >72−100 OP4 18
Disuccinic acid peroxide UN3116 ≤72 ≥28 OP7 10 15
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide UN3115 >52−82 ≥18 OP7 0 10
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 10 15
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide UN3119 >38−52 ≥48 OP8 10 15
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl)peroxide UN3119 ≤38 ≥62 OP8 20 25
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert-amylperoxy)butyrate UN3105 ≤67 ≥33 OP7
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert-butylperoxy)butyrate UN3103 >77−100 OP5
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert-butylperoxy)butyrate UN3105 ≤77 ≥23 OP7
Ethyl 3,3-di-(tert-butylperoxy)butyrate UN3106 ≤52 ≥48 OP7
1-(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)-1,3-Dimethylbutyl peroxypivalate UN3115 ≤52 ≥45 ≥10 OP7 −20 −10
tert-Hexyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤71 ≥29 OP7 0 10
tert-Hexyl peroxypivalate UN3115 ≤72 ≥28 OP7 10 15
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 −5 5
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 −5 5
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3117 ≤52 ≥48 OP8 −5 5
Isopropyl sec-butyl peroxydicarbonat + Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate + Di-isopropyl peroxydicarbonate UN3111 ≤52 + ≤28 + ≤22 OP5 −20 −10
Isopropyl sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate + Di-sec-butyl peroxydicarbonate + Di-isopropyl peroxydicarbonate UN3115 ≤32 + ≤15 −18 + ≤12 −15 ≥38 OP7 −20 −10
Isopropylcumyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤72 ≥28 OP8 13
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide UN3105 >72−100 OP7 13
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤72 ≥28 OP8
Methylcyclohexanone peroxide(s) UN3115 ≤67 ≥33 OP7 35 40
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s) UN3101 ≤52 ≥48 OP5 5, 13
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s) UN3105 ≤45 ≥55 OP7 5
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide(s) UN3107 ≤40 ≥60 OP8 7
Methyl isobutyl ketone peroxide(s) UN3105 ≤62 ≥19 OP7 5, 23
Methyl isopropyl ketone peroxide(s) UN3109 (See remark 31) ≥70 OP8 31
Organic peroxide, liquid, sample UN3103 OP2 12
Organic peroxide, liquid, sample, temperature controlled UN3113 OP2 12
Organic peroxide, solid, sample UN3104 OP2 12
Organic peroxide, solid, sample, temperature controlled UN3114 OP2 12
3,3,5,7,7-Pentamethyl-1,2,4-Trioxepane UN3107 ≤100 OP8
Peroxyacetic acid, type D, stabilized UN3105 ≤43 OP7 13, 20
Peroxyacetic acid, type E, stabilized UN3107 ≤43 OP8 13, 20
Peroxyacetic acid, type F, stabilized UN3109 ≤43 OP8 13, 20, 28
Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid [with not more than 7% hydrogen peroxide] UN3107 ≤36 ≥15 OP8 13, 20, 28
Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid [with not more than 20% hydrogen peroxide] Exempt ≤6 ≥60 Exempt 28
Peroxyacetic acid or peracetic acid [with not more than 26% hydrogen peroxide] UN3109 ≤17 OP8 13, 20, 28
Peroxylauric acid UN3118 ≤100 OP8 35 40
1-Phenylethyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤38 ≥62 OP8
Pinanyl hydroperoxide UN3105 >56−100 OP7 13
Pinanyl hydroperoxide UN3109 ≤56 ≥44 OP8
Polyether poly-tert-butylperoxycarbonate UN3107 ≤52 ≥48 OP8
Tetrahydronaphthyl hydroperoxide UN3106 ≤100 OP7
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl hydroperoxide UN3105 ≤100 OP7
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate UN3115 ≤100 OP7 15 20
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate UN3115 ≤72 ≥28 OP7 −5 5
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate [as a stable dispersion in water] UN3119 ≤52 OP8 −5 5
1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl peroxypivalate UN3115 ≤77 ≥23 OP7 0 10
3,6,9-Triethyl-3,6,9-trimethyl-1,4,7-triperoxonane UN3110 ≤17 ≥18 ≥65 OP8
3,6,9-Triethyl-3,6,9-trimethyl-1,4,7-triperoxonane UN3105 ≤42 ≥58 OP7 26

Notes:

1. For domestic shipments, OP8 is authorized.

2. Available oxygen must be <4.7%.

3. For concentrations <80% OP5 is allowed. For concentrations of at least 80% but <85%, OP4 is allowed. For concentrations of at least 85%, maximum package size is OP2.

4. The diluent may be replaced by di-tert-butyl peroxide.

5. Available oxygen must be ≤9% with or without water.

6. For domestic shipments, OP5 is authorized.

7. Available oxygen must be ≤8.2% with or without water.

8. Only non-metallic packagings are authorized.

9. For domestic shipments this material may be transported under the provisions of paragraph (h)(3)(xii) of this section.

10. [Reserved]

11. [Reserved]

12. Samples may only be offered for transportation under the provisions of paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

13. “Corrosive” subsidiary risk label is required.

14. [Reserved]

15. No “Corrosive” subsidiary risk label is required for concentrations below 80%.

16. With <6% di-tert-butyl peroxide.

17. With ≤8% 1-isopropylhydroperoxy-4-isopropylhydroxybenzene.

18. Addition of water to this organic peroxide will decrease its thermal stability.

19. [Reserved]

20. Mixtures with hydrogen peroxide, water and acid(s).

21. With diluent type A, with or without water.

22. With ≥36% diluent type A by mass, and in addition ethylbenzene.

23. With ≥19% diluent type A by mass, and in addition methyl isobutyl ketone.

24. Diluent type B with boiling point >100 C.

25. No “Corrosive” subsidiary risk label is required for concentrations below 56%.

26. Available oxygen must be ≤7.6%.

27. Formulations derived from distillation of peroxyacetic acid originating from peroxyacetic acid in a concentration of not more than 41% with water, total active oxygen less than or equal to 9.5% (peroxyacetic acid plus hydrogen peroxide).

28. For the purposes of this section, the names “Peroxyacetic acid” and “Peracetic acid” are synonymous.

29. Not subject to the requirements of this subchapter for Division 5.2.

30. Diluent type B with boiling point >130 °C (266 °F).

31. Available oxygen ≤6.7%.

(d) Packing Method Table. Packagings for organic peroxides and self-reactive substances are listed in the Maximum Quantity per Packing Method Table. The packing methods are designated OP1 to OP8. The quantities specified for each packing method represent the maximum that is authorized.

(1) The following types of packagings are authorized:

(i) Drums: 1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1D, 1G, 1H1, 1H2;

(ii) Jerricans: 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3H1, 3H2;

(iii) Boxes: 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2, 4A, 4B; or

(iv) Composite packagings with a plastic inner receptacle: 6HA1, 6HA2, 6HB1, 6HB2, 6HC, 6HD1, 6HD2, 6HG1, 6HG2, 6HH1, 6HH2.

(2) Metal packaging (including inner packagings of combination packagings and outer packagings of combination or composite packagings) are used only for packing methods OP7 and OP8.

(3) In combination packagings, glass receptacles are used only as inner packagings with a maximum content of 0.5 kg for solids or 0.5 L for liquids.

(4) The maximum quantity per packaging or package for Packing Methods OP1-OP8 must be as follows:

Table to Paragraph (d): Maximum Quantity per Packaging/Package

[For packing methods OP1 to OP8]

Maximum quantity Packing method
OP1 OP2 1 OP3 OP4 1 OP5 OP6 OP7 OP8
Solids and combination packagings (liquid and solid) (kg) 0.5 0.5/10 5 5/25 25 50 50 2 400
Liquids (L) 0.5 5 30 60 60 3 225

1 If two values are given, the first applies to the maximum net mass per inner packaging and the second to the maximum net mass of the complete package.

2 60 kg for jerricans/200 kg for boxes and, for solids, 400 kg in combination packagings with outer packagings comprising boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, and 4H2) and with inner packagings of plastics or fiber with a maximum net mass of 25 kg.

3 60 L for jerricans.

(e) Organic Peroxide IBC Table. The following Organic Peroxide IBC Table specifies, by technical name, those organic peroxides that are authorized for transportation in certain IBCs and not subject to the approval provisions of § 173.128 of this part. The formulations listed below may also be transported packed in accordance with packing method OP8 of this section, with the same control and emergency temperatures, if applicable. Additional requirements for authorized IBCs are found in paragraph (f) of this section.

Table to Paragraph (e): Organic Peroxide IBC Table

UN No. Organic peroxide Type of
IBC		 Maximum
quantity
(liters)		 Control
temperature		 Emergency
temperature
3109 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID:
tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide 31HA1 1000
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% with water 31A 1250
31HA1 1000
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, not more than 32% in diluent type A 31A 1250
31HA1 1000
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate, not more than 32% in diluent type A 31A 1250
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate, not more than 37% in diluent type A 31A 1250
31HA1 1000
Cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 90% in diluent type A 31HA1 1250
Dibenzoyl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion 31H1 1000
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane, not more than 52% in diluent type A 31HA1 1000
Di-tert-butyl peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type B 31A 1250
31HA1 1000
1,1-Di-(tert-Butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 37% in diluent type A 31A 1250
1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 42% in diluent type A 31H1 1000
Dicumyl peroxide, less than or equal to 100% 31A 1250
31HA1 1000
Dilauroyl peroxide, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water 31HA1 1000
Isopropyl cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A 31HA1 1250
p-Menthyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A 31HA1 1250
Peroxyacetic acid, stabilized, not more than 17% 31A 1500
31H1 1500
31H2 1500
31HA1 1500
Peroxyacetic acid, not more than 26% hydrogen peroxide 31A 1500
31HA1 1500
Peroxyacetic acid, type F, stabilized 31A 1500
31HA1 1500
3,6,9-Triethyl-3,6,9-trimethyl-1,4,7-triperoxonane not more than 27% diluent type A 31HA1 1000
3110 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE F, SOLID:
Dicumyl peroxide, less than or equal to 100% 31A 2000
31H1
31HA1
3119 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED:
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 62% in a diluent type A 31HA1 1000 +15 °C +20 °C
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, not more than 32% in diluent type A 31A 1250 +10 °C +15 °C
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type B 31HA1 1000 +30 °C +35 °C
31A 1250 +30 °C +35 °C
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type A 31A 1250 0 °C +10 °C
tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −5 °C +5 °C
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, not more than 27% in diluent type B 31HA1 1000 +10 °C +15 °C
31A 1250 +10 °C +15 °C
Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −15 °C −5 °C
Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water 31HA1 1000 +30 °C +35 °C
Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water 31HA1 1000 +30 °C +35 °C
Dicyclohexylperoxydicarbonate, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 +10 °C +15 °C
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 62%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −20 °C −10 °C
31HA1 1000 −20 °C −10 °C
Diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 28% as a stable dispersion in water 31HA1 1000 −20 °C −10 °C
31A 1250 −20 °C −10 °C
Diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion in water 31HA1 1000 −25 °C −15 °C
31A 1250 −25 °C −15 °C
Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water 31HA1 1000 +15 °C +20 °C
Di-(2-neodecanoylperoxyisopropyl) benzene, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −15 °C −5 °C
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type A 31HA1 1000 +10 °C +15 °C
31A 1250 +10 °C +15 °C
Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 +10 °C +15 °C
3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxy-neodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −15 °C −5 °C
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 67%, in diluent type A 31HA1 1000 +15 °C +20 °C
1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water 31A 1250 −5 °C +5 °C
31HA1 1000 −5 °C +5 °C

(f) IBCs. IBCs are authorized subject to the conditions and limitations of this section if the IBC type is authorized according to paragraph (e) of this section, as applicable, and the IBC conforms to the requirements in subpart O of part 178 of this subchapter at the Packing Group II performance level. Type F organic peroxides or self-reactive substances are not authorized for transportation in IBCs other than those specified, unless approved by the Associate Administrator.

(1) IBCs shall be provided with a device to allow venting during transportation. The inlet to the pressure relief device shall be sited in the vapor space of the IBC under maximum filling conditions during transportation.

(2) To prevent explosive rupture of metal IBCs or composite IBCs with a complete metal casing, the emergency-relief devices shall be designed to vent all the decomposition products and vapors evolved during self-accelerating decomposition or during a period of not less than one hour of complete fire-engulfment as calculated by the formula in paragraph (h)(3)(v) of this section. The control and emergency temperatures specified in the Organic Peroxide IBC Table are based on a non-insulated IBC.

(g) Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table. The following Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table provides certain portable tank requirements and identifies, by technical name, those organic peroxides that are authorized for transportation in the bulk packagings listed in paragraph (h) of this section. Organic peroxides listed in this table, provided they meet the specific packaging requirements found in paragraph (h) of this section, are not subject to the approval provisions of § 173.128 of this part. In addition, the formulations listed below may also be transported packed in accordance with packing method OP8 of this section, with the same control and emergency temperatures, if applicable.

Table to Paragraph (g): Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table

UN No. Hazardous material Minimum test pressure (bar) Minimum shell thickness (mm-reference steel)
See. . .		 Bottom opening requirements
See. . .		 Pressure-relief requirements See. . . Filling limits Control temperature Emergency temperature
3109 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% with water
*Provided that steps have been taken to achieve the safety equivalence of 65% tert-Butyl hydroperoxide and 35% water		 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
Cumyl hydro-peroxide, not more than 90% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
Di-tert-butyl peroxide, not more 32% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
Dicumyl peroxide, less than or equal to 100% in diluent type B 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
Isopropyl cumyl hydro-peroxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
p-Menthyl hydro-peroxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
Pinanyl hydro-peroxide, not more than 56% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
3110 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, SOLID
Dicumyl peroxide less than or equal to 100% with inert solids
*Maximum quantity per portable tank 2,000 kg		 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C)
3119 ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 47% in diluent type A 4 § 178.274 (d)(2) § 178.275 (d)(3) § 178.275 (g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) −10 °C −5 °C.
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, not more than 32% in diluent type B 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) + 30 °C + 35 °C
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 32% in diluent B 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) + 15 °C + 20 °C
tert-Butylperoxypivalate, not more than 27% in diluent type B 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) + 5 °C + 10 °C
tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethyl-hexanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type B 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) + 35 °C + 40 °C
Di-(3,5,5-trimethyl-hexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 38% in diluent type A or type B 4 § 178.274 (d)(2) § 178.275 (d)(3) § 178.275 (g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) 0 °C + 5 °C.
Peroxyacetic acid, distilled, stabilized, not more than 41%. 1 4 § 178.274(d)(2) § 178.275(d)(3) § 178.275(g)(1) Not more than 90% at 59 °F (15 °C) + 30 °C + 35 °C

Note: 1. “Corrosive” subsidiary risk placard is required.

(h) Bulk packagings other than IBCs. The following bulk packagings are authorized, subject to the conditions and limitations of this section, if the organic peroxide is listed in the Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table and bulk packagings are authorized, or if the organic peroxide is specifically authorized for transport in a bulk packaging by this paragraph (h), and the bulk packaging conforms to the requirements of this subchapter:

(1) Rail cars. Class DOT 103, 104, 105, 109, 111, 112, 114, 115, or 120 fusion-weld tank car tanks are authorized. DOT 103W, 111A60F1 and 111A60W1 tank car tanks must have bottom outlets effectively sealed from inside. Gauging devices are required on DOT 103W tank car tanks. Riveted tank car tanks are not authorized.

(2) Cargo tanks. Specification MC 307, MC 310, MC 311, MC 312, DOT 407, and DOT 412 cargo tank motor vehicles with a tank design pressure of at least 172 kPa (25 psig) are authorized.

(3) Portable tanks. The following requirements apply to portable tanks intended for the transport of organic peroxides or self-reactive substances. DOT 51, 57, IM 101 portable tanks, and UN portable tanks that conform to the requirements of paragraph (g) of this section, are authorized. Type F organic peroxide or self-reactive substance formulations other than those indicated in the Organic Peroxide Portable Tank Table may be transported in portable tanks if approved by the Associate Administrator. The following conditions also apply:

(i) The portable tank must be designed for a test pressure of at least 0.4 MPa (4 bar).

(ii) The portable tank must be fitted with temperature-sensing devices.

(iii) The portable tank must be fitted with pressure relief devices and emergency-relief devices. Vacuum-relief devices may also be used. Pressure relief devices must operate at pressures determined according to both the properties of the hazardous material and the construction characteristics of the portable tank. Fusible elements are not allowed in the shell.

(iv) The pressure relief devices must consist of reclosing devices fitted to prevent significant build-up within the portable tank of the decomposition products and vapors released at a temperature of 50 °C (122 °F). The capacity and start-to-discharge pressure of the relief devices must be in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter specified for the portable tank. The pressure relief devices must not allow liquid to escape in the event the portable tank is overturned in a loaded condition.

(v)(A) The emergency-relief devices may be of the reclosing or frangible types, or a combination of the two, designed to vent all the decomposition products and vapors evolved during a period of not less than one hour of complete fire engulfment as calculated by the following formula:

Where: q = heat absorption (W) A = wetted area (m 2) F = insulation factor (−)

(B) Insulation factor (F) in the formula in paragraph (h)(3)(v)(A) of this section equals 1 for non-insulated vessels and for insulated vessels F is calculated using the following formula:

Where: U = K/L = heat transfer coefficient of the insulation (W·m−2·K−1); where K = heat conductivity of insulation layer (W·m−1·K−1), and L = thickness of insulation layer (m). TPO = temperature of material at relieving conditions (K).

(vi) The start-to-discharge pressure of emergency-relief devices must be higher than that specified for the pressure relief devices in paragraph (h)(3)(iv) of this section. The emergency-relief devices must be sized and designed in such a way that the maximum pressure in the shell never exceeds the test pressure of the portable tank.

Note to paragraph (h)(3)(vi):

An example of a method to determine the size of emergency-relief devices is given in Appendix 5 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter). A second example of a test method for venting sizing is given in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Safety Progress Journal, June 2002 issue (Vol. 21, No. 2) (Informational materials not requiring incorporation by reference, see § 171.7(b)).

(vii) For insulated portable tanks, the capacity and setting of emergency-relief devices must be determined assuming a loss of insulation from 1% of the surface area.

(viii) Vacuum-relief devices and reclosing devices on portable tanks used for flammable hazardous materials must be provided with flame arresters. Any reduction of the relief capacity caused by the flame arrester must be taken into account and the appropriate relief capacity must be provided.

(ix) Service equipment such as devices and external piping must be designed and constructed so that no hazardous material remains in them after filling the portable tank.

(x) Portable tanks may be either insulated or protected by a sun-shield. If the SADT of the hazardous material in the portable tank is 55 °C (131 °F) or less, the portable tank must be completely insulated. The outer surface must be finished in white or bright metal.

(xi) The degree of filling must not exceed 90% at 15 °C (59 °F).

(xii) DOT 57 metal portable tanks are authorized only for those materials or mixtures of two or more materials that are provided with a reference to Note 9 in Column 8 of the Organic Peroxide Table, found in paragraph (c) of this section. DOT 57 portable tanks must conform to the venting requirements of paragraph (f) of this section. These portable tanks are not subject to any other requirements of paragraph (h) of this section.

(4) For tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), each tank car, cargo tank or portable tank must contain 7.6 cm (3.0 inches) low density polyethylene (PE) saddles having a melt index of at least 0.2 grams per 10 minutes (for example see, ASTM D1238, condition E) as part of the lading, with a ratio of PE to TBHP over a range of 0.008 to 0.012 by mass. Alternatively, plastic or metal containers equipped with fusible plugs having a melting point between 69 °C (156 °F) and 71 °C (160 °F) and filled with a sufficient quantity of water to dilute the TBHP to 65% or less by mass may be used. The PE saddles must be visually inspected after each trip and, at a minimum, once every 12 months, and replaced when discoloration, fracture, severe deformation, or other indication of change is noted.

[69 FR 76159, Dec. 20, 2004, as amended at 70 FR 34398, June 14, 2005; 72 FR 55693, Oct. 1, 2007; 74 FR 2260, Jan. 14, 2009; 78 FR 1089, Jan. 7, 2013; 78 FR 65482, Oct. 31, 2013; 80 FR 1160, Jan. 8, 2015; 81 FR 35542, June 2, 2016; 82 FR 15884, Mar. 30, 2017; 85 FR 27889, May 11, 2020]