Section 148.21 - Necessary informationEach petition for a special permit must contain at least the following:
(a) A description of the material, including, if a hazardous material- (1) The proper shipping name from the table in 49 CFR 172.101 ;(2) The hazard class and division of the material; and(3) The identification number of the material.(b) A material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the material or- (1) The chemical name and any trade names or common names of the material;(2) The composition of the material, including the weight percent of each constituent;(3) Physical data, including color, odor, appearance, melting point, and solubility;(4) Fire and explosion data, including auto-ignition temperature, any unusual fire or explosion hazards, and any special fire fighting procedures;(5) Health hazards, including any dust inhalation hazards and any chronic health effects;(6) The threshold limit value (TLV) of the material or its major constituents, if available, and any relevant toxicity data;(7) Reactivity data, including any hazardous decomposition products and any incompatible materials; and(8) Special protection information, including ventilation requirements and personal protection equipment required.(c) Other potentially dangerous characteristics of the material not covered by paragraph (b) of this section, including-(2) Depletion of oxygen in the cargo space;(d) A detailed description of the proposed transportation operation, including- (1) The type of vessel proposed for water movements;(2) The expected loading and discharge ports, if known;(3) Procedures to be used for loading and unloading the material;(4) Precautions to be taken when handling the material; and(5) The expected temperature of the material at the time it will be loaded on the vessel.(e) Test results (if required under Subpart E of this part).(f) Previous approvals or permits.(g) Any relevant shipping or accident experience (or any other relevant transportation history by any mode of transport).