john in la
Well-known Member
A few days ago someone was asking about different cans to carry gasoline in. Some of the responders were recommending using large cans or even gas tanks out of old junk cars.
My response was…..
Some of you guys better learn haz-mat rules if you are going to recommend portable tanks over 8 gallons for gasoline.
Just cause you did it and got away with it does not make it legal.
Bret4207 replied to me but I did not see it. He said…….
Not sure I follow you on that John. Could you clear it up? Last I knew HazMat didn't start until a lot more than 8 gallons.
Since the thread is buried back several pages here is my response Bret.
Haz-Mat starts at one ounce or even smaller. From there you are given exemptions for things like “Materials of Trade”.
Diesel fuel has a exemption for containers less than 119 gallons that is why you can have truck bed equipment fuel tanks to carry diesel.
But gasoline is a whole different ball game. It is true you can haul gasoline without a CDL or placards in amounts up to 1000 lbs but you still need to consider things like package labels and MSDS rules. Haz-mat is a lot more involved than just placard rules.
Quote from one states handbook but all are the same....
Transporting hazardous materials: If you transport gasoline, alcohol, starting fluid, acetylene, oxygen or other hazardous material, you are subject to the Hazardous Materials regulations. If the hazardous materials you transport are used in your business you may qualify for the “Materials of Trade” exception. To qualify for this exception certain conditions must be adhered to including:
• Containers used to transport gasoline must be marked with “gasoline” on the container and be DOT or OSHA approved.
• Containers cannot be greater than 8 gallons.
• Cylinders must be labeled as required by the hazardous material regulations.
• Aggregate gross weight of all “Materials of Trade” cannot exceed 440 pounds. (Nine 8 gallon cans of gasoline @ 6 lbs/gal. = 432 lbs.)
• All containers must be secured against movement or damage and closed to prevent leakage during transportation.
Now look at interstate. If you haul a 5 gallon can of gas over state lines you better be ready.
Quote.....
Interstate transportation of hazardous materials in any quantity requires a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance.
TRANSPORTING CLASS 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
My response was…..
Some of you guys better learn haz-mat rules if you are going to recommend portable tanks over 8 gallons for gasoline.
Just cause you did it and got away with it does not make it legal.
Bret4207 replied to me but I did not see it. He said…….
Not sure I follow you on that John. Could you clear it up? Last I knew HazMat didn't start until a lot more than 8 gallons.
Since the thread is buried back several pages here is my response Bret.
Haz-Mat starts at one ounce or even smaller. From there you are given exemptions for things like “Materials of Trade”.
Diesel fuel has a exemption for containers less than 119 gallons that is why you can have truck bed equipment fuel tanks to carry diesel.
But gasoline is a whole different ball game. It is true you can haul gasoline without a CDL or placards in amounts up to 1000 lbs but you still need to consider things like package labels and MSDS rules. Haz-mat is a lot more involved than just placard rules.
Quote from one states handbook but all are the same....
Transporting hazardous materials: If you transport gasoline, alcohol, starting fluid, acetylene, oxygen or other hazardous material, you are subject to the Hazardous Materials regulations. If the hazardous materials you transport are used in your business you may qualify for the “Materials of Trade” exception. To qualify for this exception certain conditions must be adhered to including:
• Containers used to transport gasoline must be marked with “gasoline” on the container and be DOT or OSHA approved.
• Containers cannot be greater than 8 gallons.
• Cylinders must be labeled as required by the hazardous material regulations.
• Aggregate gross weight of all “Materials of Trade” cannot exceed 440 pounds. (Nine 8 gallon cans of gasoline @ 6 lbs/gal. = 432 lbs.)
• All containers must be secured against movement or damage and closed to prevent leakage during transportation.
Now look at interstate. If you haul a 5 gallon can of gas over state lines you better be ready.
Quote.....
Interstate transportation of hazardous materials in any quantity requires a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance.
TRANSPORTING CLASS 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS