MCR Oil Tools Announces Safe Shipment Approval for Thermite Tools by PHMSA
MCR Oil Tools Secures Safe Shipping Approval for Thermite Tools
MCR Oil Tools has announced a significant milestone in their operations. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has granted the company approval to classify their Thermite-based radial cutting torches (RCTs) as non-hazardous materials. This classification is crucial as it allows MCR to ship their tools without the stringent regulations associated with hazardous materials, streamlining processes for all parties involved.
Background of the Approval
As early as July 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that PHMSA had previously categorized MCR's RCTs as