Each 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 -
(1) Self-heating;
(2) Depletion of oxygen in the cargo space;
(3) Dust explosion; and
(4) Liquefaction.
(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).