Istruzione di imballaggio P.I. 650 IATA Show PACKING INSTRUCTION 650 STATE VARIATIONS: BHG-02 CAG-05 DQG-03 GBG-05 VCG-04 This instruction applies to UN 3373 on passenger and cargo aircraft and Cargo Aircraft Only. The packaging must consist of three components: Primary receptacles must be packed in secondary packagings in such a way that, under normal conditions of transport, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents into the secondary packaging. Secondary packagings must be secured in outer packagings with suitable cushioning material. Any leakage of the contents must not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material or of the outer packaging. Packages must be prepared as follows: (a) For liquid substances: 1. The primary
receptacle(s) must be leakproof and must not contain more than 1 L;
Note: 1. The primary receptacle(s) must be siftproof and must not exceed the outer packaging weight
limit; An itemized list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging. Unless all package markings are clearly visible, the
following conditions apply when packages are placed in an overpack: A Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required. Alternative packagings for the transport of animal material may be authorized by the competent authority in Specific Requirements - When dry ice or liquid nitrogen is used to keep specimens cold, all applicable requirements of these - The primary receptacle and the secondary packaging must maintain their integrity at the temperature of the refrigerant used as well as the temperatures and the pressures, which could result if refrigeration were to be lost. Infectious substances assigned to UN
3373 which are packed and marked in accordance with this packing (a) the name and address of the shipper and of the consignee must be provided on each package; Note: Passengers and crew members are prohibited from transporting infectious substances as or in carry-on If an Air Waybill is used, the “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box must show “UN 3373”, the text “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” and the number of packages. Clear instructions on filling and closing such packages must be provided by packaging manufacturers and Other dangerous goods must not be packed in the same packaging as Division 6.2 Infectious Substances unless they are necessary for maintaining the viability, stabilizing or preventing degradation or neutralizing the hazards of the infectious substances. A quantity of 30 mL or less of dangerous goods included in Classes 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary receptacle containing infectious substances provided these substances meet the requirements of 2.6. When these small quantities of dangerous goods are packed with infectious substances in accordance with this packing instruction, no other requirements in these Regulations need be met. What packing instruction is used for Category A packaging?Category A infectious substances must be tripled packaged and compliant with IATA Packing Instruction 602 diagrammed below. The maximum quantity of Category A infectious substance that can be shipped by air in one package is 4 L or 4 kg. The maximum allowable quantity on passenger aircraft is 50 ml or 50 g.
What are the minimum dimensions for one surface of the outer packaging of a category B package?At least one surface of the outer packaging must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm by 100 mm (3.9 inches).
What is packing instructions 620?Before an empty packaging is returned to the consignor, or sent elsewhere, it must be disinfected or sterilized to nullify any hazard and any label or marking indicating that it contained an infectious substance must be removed or obliterated.
When shipping a 6.2 infectious material what is required to be placed between the inner and outer container?Place an international biohazard symbol on any inner packaging that contains blood or is contaminated with human blood. Additionally, affix the label to all secondary containers of packages being transported by U.S. Mail. 1. 3.
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