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49 U.S.C. 5101-5128, 44701; 49 CFR 1.81, 1.96 and 1.97.
29 FR 18668, Dec. 29, 1964, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 32 FR 5606, Apr. 5, 1967.
Amdt. 173-224, 55 FR 52643, Dec. 21, 1990, unless otherwise noted.
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Nomenclature changes to part 173 appear at 70 FR 56098, Sept. 23, 2005.
Packagings for pyrophoric solids, metals, or alloys, n.o.s. must conform to the requirements of part 178 of this subchapter at the packing group performance level specified in the § 172.101 Table. These materials must be packaged as follows:
(a) In steel, aluminum or other metal boxes (4A, 4B or 4N) and contain no more than 15 kg (33 pounds) each.
(b) In wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F) with inner metal receptacles that have threaded closures or alternate closures physically held in place by a means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure due to conditions normally incident to transportation (e.g., impact, vibration, etc.). Each inner metal receptacle must not contain more than 15 kg (33 pounds).
(c) In fiberboard boxes (4G) with inner metal receptacles that have threaded closures or alternate closures physically held in place by a means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure due to conditions normally incident to transportation (e.g., impact, vibration, etc.). Each inner metal receptacle must not contain more than 7.5 kg (17 pounds).
(d) In steel, aluminum or other metal drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2) with a gross mass not exceeding 150 kg (331 pounds) per drum.
(e) In plywood drums (1D) with inner metal receptacles that have threaded closures or alternate closures physically held in place by a means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure due to conditions normally incident to transportation (e.g., impact, vibration, etc.). Each inner metal receptacle must not contain more than 15 kg (33 pounds).
(f) In fiberboard drums (1G) with inner metal receptacles that have threaded closures or alternate closures physically held in place by a means capable of preventing back-off or loosening of the closure due to conditions normally incident to transportation (e.g., impact, vibration, etc.) Each inner metal receptacle must not contain more than 15 kg (33 pounds).
(g) In specification cylinders, as prescribed for any compressed gas, except for Specifications 8 and 3HT.
[71 FR 78632, Dec. 29, 2006, as amended at 78 FR 1088, Jan. 7, 2013; 87 FR 44994, July 26, 2022]