(a) Motion-picture film and X-ray Alm (nitrocellulose base) (exposed) must be packed in specification containers as follows:

(1) Spec. 32A or 32B (§§ 178.146 or 178.147 of this chapter). Metal cases.

(2) Spec. 15A, 15B, or 15C (§§ 178.168, 178.169, or 178.170 of this chapter). Wooden boxes with each reel in a tightly closed metal can, or strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper; gross weight not over 200 pounds.

(3) Spec. 12B (§ 178.206 of this chapter). Fiberboard boxes complying with § 178.205-22 (a) (1) of this chapter; authorized for a single tightly closed inside metal can or strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper, not over 2,000 feet of film. Taped closure authorized.

(4) Spec. 12B (§ 178.205 of this chapter). One-piece fiberboard boxes complying with § 178.205-22 (a) (2) of this chapter; authorized only when each film is in a tightly closed metal film-reel can or strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper containing not over 2,000 feet (approximately) of film; cans or boxes to be adequately braced in center of box by fiberboard, at least 175-pound test, extending full depth of box. Gross weight not over 65 pounds. Closing of box must be effected by coating entire contact surfaces of flaps with efficient adhesive; stitched closure not authorized. Boxes that have been filled, shipped, and opened, are not authorized for reuse.

NOTE: Because of the present emergency and until further order of the Department. containers authorized under § 173.180 (a) (2) may be reused provided original shipment consisted of unexposed motion-picture film In carload or truckload quantities and that boxes were crated and had closing flaps held in place by paper tape.

(5) Spec. 32C (§ 178.148 of this chapter). Trunks with each film in standard metal film-reel can or strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper. Trunks to contain no material other than films in cans or boxes and projecting apparatus.

The apparatus, as packed, must not be capable of creating an electric current.

(6) Spec. 12B (§ 178.205 of this chapter). Fiberboard boxes complying with § 178.205-27 of this chapter; authorized only for not more than two square inside metal cans containing not over 200 feet (approx.) of film each; gross weight not over 15 pounds. Taped closure authorized.

(b) Advertising matter must not be attached to outside of container. Slow burning (nonflammable) motion-picture film is exempt (§ 173.181(a) (1)), but when packed with flammable film all requirements must be complied with as if all contents were flammable film. § 173.178 Motion-picture film, old and worn out (not scrap).

(a) Motion-picture film, old and worn out (not scrap), when shipped, must be no longer exhibitable (with value only for reclamation of material) and must be packed in specification containers as follows: (See § 173.195 and 173.196 for film scrap.)

(1) Spec. 15A (§ 178.168 of this chapter). Wooden boxes lined, spec. 2F (§ 178.25 of this chapter), or 2M (§ 178.31 of this chapter); gross weight not over 450 pounds.

(2) Spec. 15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, or 19A (§§ 178.168, 178.169, 178.170, 178.185, or 178.190 of this chapter). Wooden boxes with inside metal cans containing not over 1,000 feet of film; the cover of each can must fit tightly; gross weight not over 450 pounds.

(3) Spec. 32A or 32B (§§ 178.146 or 178.147 of this chapter). Metal boxes. (4) Spec. 32D (§ 178.149 of this chapter). Metal boxes. Net weight of film not over 250 pounds.

(5) Spec. 6A, 6B, 6C, or 6J; also 37A or 37B (single-trip containers) §§ 178.97, 178.98. 178.99. 178.100. 178.131. or § 178.132 of this chapter). Metal barrels or drums.

(6) Spec. 21C (§ 178.224 of this chapter). Fiber drums. Authorized net weight not over 225 pounds.

§ 173.179 Motion-picture film, toy.

(a) Motion-picture film, toy, of standard width (1%"), on metal reels, each containing 200 feet or less of film, when shipped must be inclosed in spark-proof metal cans packed in outside specification containers as follows:

(1) Spec. 15A, 15B, or 15C (§§ 178.168. 178.169, or 178.170 of this chapter).

Wooden boxes; maximum gross weight 250 pounds. (See § 173.181 (a) (3) for toy motion-picture film pieces.)

§ 173.180 Motion-picture film, and Xray film, unexposed.

(a) Motion-picture film, and X-ray film, unexposed (nitrocellulose base), when offered for transportation by rail express or by carrier by water must bear the flammable solid label described in § 173.410 and must be packaged in specification packagings as follows:

(1) Spec. 15A, 15B, 15C, or 16A (§§ 178.168, 178.169, 178.170, or 178.185 of this chapter). Wooden boxes, provided it is in tight rolls of not over 3,000 feet; each roll must be in a tightly closed metal can with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper, or each roll must be in a strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover held in place by adhesive tape or paper. Gross weight not over 250 pounds.

(2) Spec. 12B (§ 178.205 of this chapter). One-piece fiberboard boxes complying with § 178.205-22(a) (2) of this chapter; authorized only when each film is in a tightly closed metal can or in a strong cardboard or fiberboard box with cover of can or box held in place by adhesive tape or paper and containing not over 2,000 feet (approx.) of film; interior packing required, of double-wall corrugated fiberboard pads at least 275pound test, so arranged as to prevent can or box from touching the 6 faces of the outside box. Gross weight not over 75 pounds. Boxes that have been filled shipped and opened are not authorized for reuse.

(b) Motion-picture film and X-ray film. unexposed (nitrocellulose base) when offered for transportation by rail freight and highway are exempt from specification packaging, marking other than name of contents. and labeling requirements. Shipments for transportation by highway carriers are exempt also from Part 177 of this chapter, except § 177.817, and Part 397 of this title. [29 FR 18709, Dec. 29, 1964. Redesignated, 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967 and amended by Amdt. 173-70, 38 FR 5309, Feb. 27, 1973] § 173.181 Motion-picture film: exemp

tions.

(a) Motion-picture film as follows is exempt from specification packaging, marking, and labeling requirements, except that marking name of contents on outside container is required

for shipments via carrier by water. Shipments for transportation by highway carriers are exempt also from Part 177 of this chapter, except § 177.817, and Part 397 of this title.

(1) Motion-picture film and X-ray film, slow-burning (nonflammable) and old and wornout motion-picture film. slow-burning (nonflammable).

(2) Motion-picture film scrap and X-ray film scrap, slow-burning (nonflammable).

(3) Motion-picture film, toy pieces of. exposed, of approximately 3/4 inch by 1% inches in size and not to exceed 1,000 such pieces inclosed in a tightly closed metal box and packed with other articles.

(4) Motion-picture outfits, toy. consisting of one projecting apparatus and not to exceed one roll of motion-picture film 12 feet or less in length, may be accepted without further restrictions, provided the film is packed in a securely closed metal can or box, this inclosed in a wooden box and packed with the projection apparatus in an outside fiberboard, corrugated strawboard, or wooden box.

§ 173.182

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Nitrates.

(a) Aluminum nitrate, ammonium nitrate (no organic coating), ammonium nitrate (organic coating), ammonium nitrate-carbonate mixture, ammonium nitrate-phosphate, ammonium nitrate fertilizer (containing no more than 0.2 percent carbon), ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer, barium nitrate, calcium nitrate, guanidine nitrate, lead nitrate, magnesium nitrate, nitrates, n.o.s., nitrate of soda and potash, nitro carbo nitrate (see Note 1), potassium nitrate, silver nitrate, sodium nitrate, and strontium nitrate, when offered for transportation by rail freight, rail express, highway, or carriers by water must be packed in containers as follows:

(1) Wooden or fiberboard boxes with glass, metal, or other strong inside containers; in metal or fiber drums: in kegs or barrels; or in strong metal cans When so packed, they are exempt from specification packaging, marking other than name of contents, and labeling requirements when for transportation by rail or highway. Ammonium nitratecarbonate mixtures, nitrocarbonitrate and ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizers

1 Applies only to materials classed as dangerous under definition in § 173.150.

so packed are exempt from labeling requirements when for transportation by water carrier. Shipments for transportation by highway carriers are exempt also from Part 177 of this chapter, except § 177.817, and Part 397 of this title.

NOTE 1. Nitro carbo nitrate is a mixture consisting substantially of inorganic nitrates and carbonaceous materials, in which none of the ingredients are explosive as defined in this part and which as packaged for shipment cannot be detonated by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap as described herein. (A No. 8 test blasting cap is one containing two grams of a mixture of 80 percent mercury fulminate and 20 percent potassium chlorate or a cap of equivalent strength.)

(b) Aluminum nitrate, ammonium nitrate (no organic coating), ammonium nitrate-carbonate mixture, ammonium nitrate-phosphate, ammonium nitrate fertilizer (containing no more than 0.2 percent carbon), ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer, barium nitrate, calcium nitrate, guanidine nitrate, nitrate of soda and potash, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, and strontium nitrate, when offered for transportation by rail freight, rail express, highway, or carriers by water, in addition to packagings prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section, may be packed as follows:

(1) In bulk in tight closed freight cars. (See § 174.532 (k) of this chapter for loading requirements.)

(2) In bulk in sift proof closed or open type motor vehicles. (See § 177.838 (f) of this chapter for loading requirements.)

(3) In bulk on cargo vessels subject to the regulations in Subchapter NDangerous Cargoes, 46 CFR Part 146, prescribed by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.

(4) Burlap bag made water-resistant and tight against sifting, and of not less than 72 ounce burlap. Authorized net weight not over 200 pounds. Ammonium nitrate-carbonate mixtures, calcium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nitrate of soda and potash, or strontium nitrate when so packed are exempt from labeling requirements and § 177.823 of this subchapter. For water shipments see Subchapter N-Dangerous Cargoes, 46 CFR Part 146, for the regulations prescribed by Commandant, U.S. Coast

1 Applies only to materials tested in accordance with and meeting the definition in The Fertilizer Institute's publication "Definition and Test Procedures for Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer" dated May 7, 1971.

Guard. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements.)

(5) Multiple-wall paper bags. Each bag filled to weight with product and closed for shipment must be capable of withstanding three 4-foot drops on face or back onto solid concrete without rupture and must be constructed as follows:

(i) Multiple-wall paper bag made of at least four plies. Authorized net weight not over 110 pounds. Each bag must include a moisture barrier ply and be made tight against sifting. Ammonium nitrate-carbonate mixtures, calcium nitrate, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, nitrate of soda and potash, or strontium nitrate when so packed are exempt from labeling requirements and § 177.823 of this subchapter. For water shipments see Subchapter N-Dangerous Cargoes, 46 CFR Part 146, for the regulations prescribed by Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements); or

(ii) Multiple-wall paper bag made of at least three plies of extensible kraft paper having a minimum total basis weight of 180 pounds. Authorized net weight not over 80 pounds. Each bag must have the innermost ply coated with polyethylene to provide a moisture barrier. Authorized only for ammonium nitrate (no organic coating), ammonium nitrate fetilizer, and ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements.)

(6) Plastic bags constructed as follows: (i) Specification 44P (§ 178.241 of this subchapter). All plastic bag. Authorized net weight not over 81 pounds. Authorized only for ammonium nitrate fertilizer and ammonium nitrate mixed fertilizer. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements); or

(ii) Polypropylene bag made of 9 denier polypropylene fibers spun continuously to form a sheet weighing at least 31⁄2 ounces per square yard. Authorized net weight not over 100 pounds. Each bag must have an inner liner of polyethylene not less than 4 mils thick. Each bag filled to weight with product and closed for shipment must be capable of withstanding three 4-foot drops on face or back onto solid concrete without rupture. Authorized only for ammonium nitrate (no organic coating) and ammonium nitrate fertilizer. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements); or

(iii) Polyethylene bag made of two plies of high-density polyethylene film laminated together so that the orientation of each ply of film is at right angles to the other. Authorized net weight not exceeding 100 pounds. For a net weight not exceeding 50 pounds, the thickness of each bag must be at least 2.5 mils. For a net weight not exceeding 100 pounds, the thickness of each bag must be at least 4 mils. Each bag must be capable of withstanding the test requirements of § 178.241-4 and each bag must be in compliance with the requirements of § 178.241-3 of this subchapter for bag closures. Authorized only for ammonium nitrate (no organic coating), ammonium nitrate fertilizer, and sodium nitrate. Sodium nitrate when so packed is exempt from labeling requirements. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this subchapter for loading requirements.)

(7) Specification 53 or 56 (§§ 178.251, 178.252 of this subchapter). Portable tank. Authorized only for sodium nitrate.

(c) Nitro carbo nitrate, in addition to the containers prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section, may be packed as follows:

(1) In burlap bags not exceeding 100 pounds net weight, water-resistant, made tight against sifting, and made of not less than 72-ounce burlap. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this chapter for loading requirements.)

(2) In multiwall paper bags not exceeding 100 pounds net weight, made of at least 4-ply construction including moisture-barrier ply, and made tight against sifting. Completed package. filled to weight with product and closed as for shipment, must be capable of withstanding three 4-foot drops on the face or back onto solid concrete without rupture. (See §§ 174.532 and 177.838 of this chapter for loading requirements. [29 F.R. 18709, Dec. 29, 1964, as amended by Order 71, 31 FR 9070, July 1, 1966; Amdt. 173-79, 39 FR 12751, Apr. 8, 1974]

§ 173.183 Potassium nitrate mixed (fused) with sodium nitrite.

(a) Potassium nitrate mixed (fused) with sodium nitrite must be packed in containers as follows:

(1) In containers as prescribed in § 173.182 (a).

(2) Spec. 103-W (§§ 179.200 and 179.201 of this chapter). Tank cars specially

2 Use of existing tanks authorized. Construction not authorized after May 31, 1972.

designed, equipped and approved for this service without bottom discharge outlet and with heavier plate thicknesses than the minimum prescribed for cars built under this specification. For specification 103-W tank cars made of plates having the minimum prescribed thicknesses, internal reinforcement of the upper sheets of tank in the region of the dome and reinforcing plates attached to the bottom sheet of the tank which rests on bolsters is required, and these tanks must be equipped with baffle plates. Heater pipes must be of welded construction designed for a test pressure of 500 pounds per square inch. A 1-inch woven asbestos lining must be placed between bolster slabbing and bottom of tank to prevent heat transmission. Safety vents of the frangible disc type may be used and if used the frangible discs must be perforated with 1⁄2 inch hole. If safety valves are used, a vacuum relief valve must be installed on the dome. Tanks must be stenciled on both sides "Fused Potassium Nitrate and Sodium Nitrite Only".

§ 173.184 Nitrocellulose or collodion cotton, wet, or nitrocellulose, colloided, granular, or flake, wet, or nitrostarch, wet, or nitroguanidine, wet. (a) Nitrocellulose or collodion cotton. wet, or nitrocellulose, colloided, granular, or flake, wet, or nitrostarch, wet, or nitroguanidine, wet, must be uniformly wet with at least 20 pounds of water to 80 pounds of dry material and must be packed in specification containers as follows:

(1) [Reserved]

(2) Spec. 14, 15A, or 15B (§ 178.165. § 178.168, or § 178.169 of this chapter) Wooden boxes lined, spec. 2M (§ 178.31 of this chapter).

(3) Spec. 6A, 6B, 6C, or 6J (§ 178.97, $178.98, § 178.99, or § 178.100 of this chapter). Metal barrels or drums not over 55 gallons capacity. Spec. 6J ($178.100 of this chapter) drums must have removable heads of 14 gauge metal or 16 gauge metal with one or more corrugations near the periphery and heads most have a minimum convexity of inch; each drum must have three rolled or swedged-in hoops, one of which shall be in the body near the top curl.

(4) Spec. 37A or 37B (§ 178.131 or $178.132 of this chapter). Metal drums (single-trip) not over 5 gallons capacity. Welded side seams required.

(5) Spec. 17E or 17H (§§ 178.116 or 178.118 of this chapter). Metal drums (single-trip).

(6) Spec. 42 F (§ 178.110 of this chapter). Aluminum barrels or drums. (b) Gross weight of any container must not exceed 490 pounds.

[29 FR 18709, Dec. 29, 1964. Redesignated, 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967 and amended by Amdt. 173-81, 39 FR 17317, May 15, 1974]

§ 173.185 Paper stock, wel.

(a) Paper stock, wet must be packed in hermetically sealed metal-lined wooden boxes or air-tight metal containers.

(b) Paper stock, wet, must not be offered for transportation by rail express. § 173.186 Paper waste, wet.

(a) Paper waste, wet, must be packed in hermetically sealed metal-lined wooden boxes or air-tight metal containers.

NOTE 1: Because of the present emergency and until further order of the Department, paper waste, wet, free from oil or other for. eign matter liable to cause spontaneous ignition may be shipped in bales.

(b) Paper waste, wet, must not be offered for transportation by rail express. § 173.187 Peroxide of sodium.

(a) Peroxide of sodium must be packed in specification containers as follows:

(1) Specification 15A, 15B, 15C, 16A, or 19A (§§ 178.168, 178.169, 178.170, 178.185, 178.190 of this subchapter). Wooden boxes with inside containers which must be air-tight metal cans.

(2) Spec. 6A, 6B, or 6C (§§ 178.97, 178.98, or 178.99 of this chapter). Metal barrels or drums.

(3) Spec. 17E, 17, 37A, or 37B (§§ 178.116, 178.118, 178.131, or § 178.132 of this chapter). Metal drums (singletrip).

(4) Spec. 12A or 12B (8 178.210 or $178.205 of this chaper). Fiberboard boxes with inside air-tight metal cans not over 5 pounds capacity each.

[29 FR 18709, Dec. 29, 1964. Redesignated, 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967 and amended by Amdt. 173-81, 39 FR 17317, May 15, 1974] § 173.188 Phosphoric anhydride.

(a) Phosphoric anhydride must be packed in specification containers as follows:

(1) Specification 15A, 15B, or 15C (§§ 178.168, 178.169, 178.190 of this subchapter). Wooden boxes with inside containers which must be tightly stoppered glass bottles not over 1 pound capacity

each; or metal cans, not over 3 pounds capacity each, hermetically sealed (soldered) or closed with cork securely held in place by metal strap soldered in position. All inside containers must be cushioned with elastic incombustible packing materials.

NOTE 1: Because of the present emergency and until further order of the Department metal cans not over 6 pounds capacity each are authorized.

(2) Spec. 6A, 6B, or 6C (§§ 178.97, 178.98 or 178.99 of this chapter). Metal barrels or drums.

(3) Spec. 17E. 17H, 37A, or 37B (§§ 178.116, 178.118, 178.131, or § 178.132 of this chapter). Metal drums (singletrip).

(4) Specification 6K (§ 178.101 of this chapter). Metal drums. Authorized only for carload or truckload shipments by rail freight or highway and must be loaded by the shipper and unloaded by the consignee or his duly authorized agent. Authorized net weight not over 600 pounds. If the gross weight is more than 480 pounds, the shipper must have established that the drums meet the drop test requirements prescribed in 8178.101-11 of this chapter at 600 pounds gross weight.

(5) Spec. 12A (§ 178.210 of this chapter). Fiberboard boxes with inside glass bottles not over 1 pound capacity each. Not more than 12 bottles shall be packed in one outside box. Shipper must have established that completed package meets test requirements prescribed by § 178.210-10 of this chapter.

(6) Spec. 12A (§ 178.210 of this chapter). Fiberboard boxes with inside glass bottles of one-third fluid ounce capacity each. Each bottle shall be packed in a heat-sealed polyethylene or other suitable plastic bag of equal efficiency and not more than 75 such units shall be packed in a heat-sealed polyethylene or other suitable plastic bag of equal efficiency, which shall be placed in a securely closed metal can. Not more than 1 can shall be packed in one outside box. [29 F.R. 18709, Dec. 29, 1964, as amended by Amdt. 173-6, 34 FR 7161, May 1, 1969; Amdt. 173-81, 39 FR 17317, May 15, 1974]

§ 173.189 Phosphorus, amorphous, red.

(a) Phosphorus, amorphous, red, must be packed in specification containers as follows:

(1) Spec. 15A or 15B (§§ 178.168 or 178.169 of this chapter). Wooden boxes,