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  1. Special Provisions

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  2. 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provisions
  3. B-Codes
  4. B59
B59B-Codes

Excerpts from 49 CFR §172.102. Verify against the current official rule text before relying on them.

Provision text

Water-tight, sift-proof, closed-top, metal-covered hopper cars are also authorized provided that the lading is covered with a nitrogen blanket.

Materials referencing this code

  • UN 1402 - Calcium carbide
  • UN 1340 - Phosphorus pentasulfide, free from yellow or white phosphorus

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