The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1972 - Administrative law
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

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Page 54 - Either the number of packages or pieces, or the quantity, or weight, as the case may be, as furnished in writing by the shipper. (c) The apparent order and condition of the goods.
Page 108 - For the purpose of the regulations in this subchapter an explosive is defined as any chemical compound, mixture, or device, the primary or common purpose of which is to function by explosion, ie, with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat, unless such compound, mixture, or device is otherwise specifically classified in the regulations in this part.
Page 117 - Should any package of high explosive when offered for shipment show excessive dampness or be moldy or show outward signs of any oily stain or other indication that absorption of the liquid part of the explosive is not perfect, or that the amount of the liquid part is greater than the absorbent can carry, the package must be refused in every instance.
Page 336 - Solid, flammable means a solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive as defined in §1910.109(a), that is liable to cause fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, or which can be Ignited readily and when ignited burns so vigorously and persistently as to create a serious hazard.
Page 608 - ... vapor, mist., or dust, provided such concentration is likely to be encountered by man when the chemical product is used in any reasonable foreseeable manner.
Page 190 - A combustible liquid is defined for the purpose of the regulations in this subchapter as any liquid which gives off inflammable (flammable) vapors (as determined by flash point from Tagliabue's open-cup tester as used for test of burning oils) at or below a temperature of 150° P. and above 80° P.
Page 826 - Members of the crew of the vessel and other persons permitted on board the vessel to aid and assist in loading or unloading explosives, shall not be permitted to have or carry on their persons, firearms, matches, bale hooks or metallic tools.
Page 574 - Flame Projection Apparatus (see Note 1), the flame projects more than 18 inches beyond the Ignition source with valve opened fully, or, the flame flashes back and burns at the valve with any degree of valve opening. (3) Using the Bureau of Explosives' Open Drum Apparatus (see Note 1), there is any significant propagation of flame away from the ignition source.
Page 67 - The senior deck officer shall see that tests of the carbon monoxide content of the atmosphere are made as frequently as conditions require to insure that dangerous concentrations do not develop.
Page 824 - oil" means oil of any kind or in any form, including fuel oil, oil sludge, and oil refuse; (b) The term "person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association; any owner, master, officer or employee of a vessel; and any officer, agent, or employee of the United States...

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