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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |
| • Standard Number: | 1910.119 |
| • Status: | Archived |
| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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September 11, 1995
Mr. Jeffrey O. Brown Dear Mr. Brown: This is in response to your March 20, 1995 letter requesting an interpretation regarding the applicability of Process Safety Management standard, 29 CFR 1910.119, to a 50% solution of Hydroxylamine (CAS #7803-49-8). The substances listed in Appendix A of the standard without specified concentration limits, such as Hydroxylamine, are intended to be covered by the PSM standard at commercial grade percentages. OSHA defines "commercial grade" as a typical maximum concentration of the chemical that is commercially available and shipped. Hydroxylamine comes as both a liquid and a solid. Assuming the commercial grade of the liquid form is near a 99% concentration, a 50% solution would not be covered by the standard. However, if your company receives a commercial grade concentration, either liquid or solid, and dilutes the chemical on-site, the undiluted quantity would be subject to the PSM standard should the 2,500 pound threshold quantity be available. We appreciate your interest in occupational safety and health. If we can be of further assistance, please contact Ron Davies at (202)219-8041.
Sincerely,
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| NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. |
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Standard Interpretations - (Archived) Table of Contents |