Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.308 (Lighters) require?
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As a motor-carrier owner, to transport lighters containing a Division 2.1 flammable gas, you must ensure they meet the following specific requirements outlined in 49 CFR 173.308:
* Capacity and Gas Limits: Each lighter must have a fuel reservoir of no more than 4 fluid ounces (7.22 cubic inches) and contain no more than 10 grams (0.35 ounce) of flammable gas.
* Filling Density: The maximum filling density cannot exceed 85 percent of the volumetric capacity of each fluid reservoir at 15 °C (59 °F).
* Pressure Resistance: Every lighter design and its closures must withstand an internal pressure of at least two times the pressure of the flammable gas at 55 °C (131 °F) without leaking or rupturing.
* Testing and Examination: Each lighter design must be successfully examined and tested by an authorized testing agency approved by the Associate Administrator.
* Packaging: Lighters must be packed in an inner packaging designed to prevent shifting, inadvertent ignition, or leakage.