The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) warns of unauthorized cylinders being sold online. These cylinders may lack required DOT or UN markings and do not comply with hazardous materials regulations (HMR; 49 CFR parts 171-180). Filling, requalifying, or transporting these cylinders can put you at risk.
What to Know:
Only use cylinders marked with a DOT or UN certification.
Avoid purchasing, filling, requalifying, or transporting cylinders without proper markings.
Improper cylinders pose serious safety risks.
For full details, see the PHMSA’s Safety Advisory linked below.
Review full safety advisory at https://bit.ly/phmsacylinderadvisory
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