Ask X3What does 49 CFR 177.841 (Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) materials) require?
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Short answer
49 CFR 177.841 requires specific handling and transportation procedures for Division 6.1 (poisonous) materials and Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) materials, including loading and unloading procedures, packaging requirements, and segregation from other materials.
The rule says
Arsenical compounds in bulk... shall be loaded into sift-proof, steel hopper-type or dump-type motor-vehicle bodies equipped with water-proof, dust-proof covers well secured in place on all openings.. — 49 CFR 177.841(a).
"The transportation of a Division 2.3 (poisonous gas) or Division 6.1 (poisonous) material is not permitted if there is any interconnection between packagings." (49 CFR 177.841(c))
A motor carrier may not transport a package... bearing or required to bear a POISON or POISON INHALATION HAZARD label or placard in the same motor vehicle with material that is marked as or known to be foodstuffs, feed or edible material intended for consumption by humans or animals.. — 49 CFR 177.841(e).
In plain English
When transporting poisonous materials, carriers must take extra precautions to prevent leakage or contamination. This includes using specialized packaging and equipment, such as sift-proof containers and waterproof covers, to minimize the risk of exposure. Additionally, poisonous materials must be segregated from other materials, such as foodstuffs, to prevent cross-contamination. Carriers must also ensure that packages are properly labeled and placarded to alert handlers and emergency responders to the potential hazards.
What to do
- Use sift-proof, steel hopper-type or dump-type motor-vehicle bodies with waterproof, dust-proof covers when transporting arsenical compounds in bulk.
- Ensure that there are no interconnections between packagings when transporting Division 2.3 or Division 6.1 materials.
- Segregate poisonous materials from foodstuffs, feed, or edible materials intended for human or animal consumption.
- Properly label and placard packages containing poisonous materials to alert handlers and emergency responders to the potential hazards.