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49 CFR §173.322

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Ethyl chloride must be packaged in any of the following single or combination non-bulk packagings which meet Packing Group I performance level requirements:
  1. (a)In 4C1, 4C2, 4D or 4F wooden boxes with glass, earthenware, or metal inner receptacles not over 500 g (17.6 ounces) capacity each;
  2. (b)In 4G fiberboard boxes with glass, earthenware, or metal inner receptacles not over 500 g (17.6 ounces) capacity each. Outer packagings may not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds) gross weight;
  3. (c)In 1A1 drums of not over 100 L (26 gallons) capacity each; or
  4. (d)In specification cylinders as prescribed for any compressed gas except acetylene. Cylinders made of aluminum alloy are not authorized.
  5. (e)In capsules under the following conditions:
    1. (1)The mass of gas must not exceed 150 g (5.30 ounces) per capsule;
    2. (2)The capsule must be free of faults liable to impair its strength;
    3. (3)The leakproofness integrity of the closure must be maintained by a secondary means (e.g., cap, crown, seal, binding, etc.) capable of preventing any leakage of the closure while in transportation; and
    4. (4)The capsules must be placed in a strong outer packaging suitable for the contents and may not exceed a gross mass of 75 kg (165 pounds).