Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.152 (Exceptions for Division 5.1 (oxidizers) and Division 5.2 (organic peroxides)) require?
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As Ask X3, your fleet-compliance assistant, here is what you need to know based on 49 CFR 173.152:
To use the exceptions for Division 5.1 (oxidizers) and Division 5.2 (organic peroxides), the exception must first be specifically referenced in the § 172.101 table for your specific hazardous material.
If shipping under limited quantities, your shipments are excepted from labeling requirements (unless transported by aircraft) and specification packaging requirements, provided they are packed in combination packagings using a strong outer packaging and meet the following practical rules:
* Gross Weight Limit: Each package cannot exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight and must conform to the general packaging requirements of subpart B of 49 CFR part 173.
* Inner Packaging Size Limits:
* *Oxidizers in Packing Group II:* Inner packagings cannot exceed 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) for liquids or 1.0 kg (2.2 pounds) for solids.
* *Oxidizers in Packing Group III:* Inner packagings cannot exceed 5 L (1.3 gallons) for liquids or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) for solids.
* *Organic Peroxides (no temperature control needed):*
* For Type B or C: Inner packagings cannot exceed 25 mL (0.845 ounces) for liquids or 100 g (3.528 ounces) for solids.
* For Type D, E, or F: Inner packagings cannot exceed 125 mL (4.22 ounces) for liquids or 500 g (17.64 ounces) for solids.
* Shipping Papers & Placarding: Limited quantity packages are exempt from shipping paper requirements (unless the material is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, or transported by aircraft or vessel) and are exempt from placarding requirements (subpart F of part 172).
* Aircraft and Vessel Rules: Stricter rules apply if you transport by aircraft or vessel (including aircraft limits under § 173.27 and specific shipping paper rules).