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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Bromine pentafluoride and bromine trifluoride are authorized in packagings as follows:
(1) Specification 3A150, 3AA150, 3B240, 3BN150, 4B240, 4BA240, 4BW240, and 3E1800 cylinders.
(2) UN cylinders as specified in part 178 of this subchapter, except acetylene cylinders and non-refillable cylinders, with a minimum test pressure of 10 bar and a minimum outage of 8 percent by volume. The use of UN tubes and MEGCs is not authorized.
(3) The use of a pressure relief device is not authorized.
(b) A material in Hazard Zone A must be transported in a seamless specification cylinder conforming to the requirements of § 173.40. However, a welded cylinder filled before October 1, 2002, in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter in effect at the time of filling, may be transported for reprocessing or disposal of the cylinder's contents until December 31, 2003. No cylinder may be equipped with a pressure relief device.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 49. Transportation § 49.173.228 Bromine pentafluoride or bromine trifluoride - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-49-transportation/cfr-sect-49-173-228/
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