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49 CFR Ch. I (10–1–18 Edition) 

§ 172.102 

conditions of incipient opening, with the 
portable tank in a level attitude. No outage 
is required for helium. 

TP6

The tank must be equipped with a 

pressure release device which prevent a tank 
from bursting under fire engulfment condi-
tions (the conditions prescribed in CGA pam-
phlet S–1.2 (see § 171.7 of this subchapter) or 
alternative conditions approved by the Asso-
ciate Administrator may be used to consider 
the fire engulfment condition), taking into 
account the properties of the hazardous ma-
terial to be transported. 

TP7

The vapor space must be purged of 

air by nitrogen or other means. 

TP8

A portable tank having a minimum 

test pressure of 1.5 bar (150 kPa) may be used 
when the flash point of the hazardous mate-
rial transported is greater than 0 

°

C (32 

°

F). 

TP9

A hazardous material assigned to 

special provision TP9 in Column (7) of the 
§ 172.101 Table may only be transported in a 
portable tank if approved by the Associate 
Administrator. 

TP10

The portable tank must be fitted 

with a lead lining at least 5 mm (0.2 inches) 
thick. The lead lining must be tested annu-
ally to ensure that it is intact and func-
tional. Another suitable lining material may 
be used if approved by the Associate Admin-
istrator. 

TP12

This material is considered highly 

corrosive to steel. 

TP13

Self-contained breathing apparatus 

must be provided when this hazardous mate-
rial is transported by sea. 

TP16

The portable tank must be pro-

tected against over and under pressurization 
which may be experienced during transpor-
tation. The means of protection must be ap-
proved by the approval agency designated to 
approve the portable tank in accordance 
with the procedures in part 107, subpart E, of 
this subchapter. The pressure relief device 
must be preceded by a frangible disk in ac-
cordance with the requirements in 
§ 178.275(g)(3) of this subchapter to prevent 
crystallization of the product in the pressure 
relief device. 

TP17

Only inorganic non-combustible ma-

terials may be used for thermal insulation of 
the tank. 

TP18

The temperature of this material 

must be maintained between 18 

°

C (64.4 

°

F) 

and 40 

°

C (104 

°

F) while in transportation. 

Portable tanks containing solidified meth-
acrylic acid must not be reheated during 
transportation. 

TP19

The calculated wall thickness must 

be increased by 3 mm at the time of con-
struction. Wall thickness must be verified 
ultrasonically at intervals midway between 
periodic hydraulic tests (every 2.5 years). 
The portable tank must not be used if the 
wall thickness is less than that prescribed by 
the applicable T code in Column (7) of the 
Table for this material. 

TP20

This hazardous material must only 

be transported in insulated tanks under a ni-
trogen blanket. 

TP21

The wall thickness must not be less 

than 8 mm. Portable tanks must be hydrau-
lically tested and internally inspected at in-
tervals not exceeding 2.5 years. 

TP22

Lubricants for portable tank fit-

tings (for example, gaskets, shut-off valves, 
flanges) must be oxygen compatible. 

TP24

The portable tank may be fitted 

with a device to prevent the build up of ex-
cess pressure due to the slow decomposition 
of the hazardous material being transported. 
The device must be in the vapor space when 
the tank is filled under maximum filling 
conditions. This device must also prevent an 
unacceptable amount of leakage of liquid in 
the case of overturning. 

TP25

Sulphur trioxide 99.95% pure and 

above may be transported in tanks without 
an inhibitor provided that it is maintained 
at a temperature equal to or above 32.5 

°

(90.5 

°

F). 

TP26

The heating device must be exterior 

to the shell. For UN 3176, this requirement 
only applies when the hazardous material re-
acts dangerously with water. 

TP27

A portable tank having a minimum 

test pressure of 4 bar (400 kPa) may be used 
provided the calculated test pressure is 4 bar 
or less based on the MAWP of the hazardous 
material, as defined in § 178.275 of this sub-
chapter, where the test pressure is 1.5 times 
the MAWP. 

TP28

A portable tank having a minimum 

test pressure of 2.65 bar (265 kPa) may be 
used provided the calculated test pressure is 
2.65 bar or less based on the MAWP of the 
hazardous material, as defined in § 178.275 of 
this subchapter, where the test pressure is 
1.5 times the MAWP. 

TP29

A portable tank having a minimum 

test pressure of 1.5 bar (150.0 kPa) may be 
used provided the calculated test pressure is 
1.5 bar or less based on the MAWP of the haz-
ardous materials, as defined in § 178.275 of 
this subchapter, where the test pressure is 
1.5 times the MAWP. 

TP30

This hazardous material may only 

be transported in insulated tanks. 

TP31

This hazardous material may only 

be transported in tanks in the solid state. 

TP32

Portable tanks may be used subject 

to the following conditions: 

a. Each portable tank constructed of metal 

must be fitted with a pressure-relief device 
consisting of a reclosing spring loaded type, 
a frangible disc or a fusible element. The set 
to discharge for the spring loaded pressure 
relief device and the burst pressure for the 
frangible disc, as applicable, must not be 
greater than 2.65 bar for portable tanks with 
minimum test pressures greater than 4 bar; 

b. The suitability for transport in tanks 

must be demonstrated using test 8(d) in Test 

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