[pct-l] stove confusion

[Bill Burge]

But I have canisters with GREATER than 4 fl oz that have DOT exception labeling AND the Snow Peak exception again references a "1 liter" limit to the exception, echoing the conditions of the USPS regulations.  They are Snow Peak, Brunton and Coleman; all isobutane canisters.

Can you provide the link for your Title 49 content?  I'm not finding that, except under the issue of "Aerosols" (which is not applicable to this discussion).

Also, the base issue (on the pct-l discussion) was whether a shipment (package) could contain more than 4 fl oz TOTAL.  The answer to that is YES.  

Bill Burge
bill at burge.com



On Mar 26, 2012, at 12:31 AM, Lance Marshall wrote:

> In Column 8A for both isobutane and propane, is the 306 designation which
> indicates that exemptions are possible.
> 
> Bill, I think we're on the same page.  I agree that compressed stove gas
> canisters can be shipped via UPS, FedEx, etc but only with proper labeling,
> documentation and fees.  The exception you refer to above is the 4 fluid
> ounce limit.
> 
> 
> Current Title 49, Part 173.306 Limited quantities of compressed gases.
> (a)         Limited quantites of compressed gases.... are excepted from
> labeling, except when.... transported by air ....
> (1)         When in containers of not more than 4 fluid ounces capacity or
> less....
> 
> 
> I scanned the material you linked to and couldn't find any other exceptions.
> I hope this is the same conclusion you came to.
> 
> 
> 
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