DOT and IATA

INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
and DRY ICE

v22.0
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 DOT & IATA - DIVISION 6.2 & DRY ICE

➢ Part 1 - General Awareness / Applicability

➢Part 2 – Infectious substances: Category A and
Category B

➢Part 3 - Regulated Wastes

➢Part 4 - Dry Ice

 GENERAL AWARENESS / APPLICABILITY
Overview
Who should attend hazardous materials training?
• Shipping personnel
• Receiving personnel
• Hazardous waste workers
• Truck drivers
• Lab personnel
• Department supervisors
• Tank Truck and Tank Car (loading / unloading personnel)

Anyone who is involved with a shipment of

a hazardous material needs to be trained
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Purpose
Training is designed to provide hazmat employees the tools to:
• Recognize and identify hazardous materials
• Heighten their awareness of hazards associated with the materials they
handle
• Properly package hazardous materials to prevent release from their
packagings
• Properly communicate the hazards hidden within the packages
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Who regulates hazardous materials?
Department of Transportation (DOT)
DOT regulations:
• 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
• Sections 171–180
• www.ecfr.gov

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA regulations:
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• 63rd edition - 2022
• www.iata.org
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Key terms
Hazmat employee is a person:
• Employed by a hazmat employer; and
• Whose job responsibilities directly affect hazardous materials
transportation safety
Offeror is a person:
• Who performs or is responsible for performing a pre-transportation
function required for transporting a hazardous material in commerce; or
• Who makes a hazardous material available for transporting in
commerce
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Key terms (cont.)
Exceptions – provisions within the regulations which exclude a specific item of
dangerous good from the requirements that normally apply to that item
Freight forwarder – a person or organization who offers the service of
arranging the transport of cargo
Limitations – restrictions placed on shipments
Net quantity – the volume or weight of the substance or article described by
the proper shipping name without its packagings
Operator – the person, organization, or enterprise engaged in or offering to
engage in an aircraft operation; often referred to as the carrier
Shipper – one who offers goods for transport by any form of conveyance;
coordinates the pre-transportation functions related to the transport of
Dangerous Goods in Commerce. Functions include but are not limited to
packaging, marking, labeling and preparing Dangerous Goods Declarations
State – the country of origin, of transit, overflight or of destination
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Objective of transportation regulations
• Eliminate incidents that result in a spill, leak, fire or explosion

• Move Hazardous Materials from Point A to Point B SAFELY

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Pre-transportation functions
A pre-transportation function means a function specified in the 49 CFR that
is required in order to assure the safe transportation of hazardous materials in
commerce. Pre-transportation functions include:
• Determining the hazard class
• Selecting the proper packaging
• Filling the packaging (non-bulk and bulk)
• Securing the closures of the packagings
• Marking the package
• Labeling the package
• Preparing the shipping papers
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Pre-transportation functions (cont.)
Offeror’s/Shipper’s responsibilities:
• Provide and maintain emergency response information
• Review shipping papers to verify compliance with the HMR or
international equivalents
• Provide complete and accurate information to a parent or sister
company outside the USA on the proper methods for shipping
hazardous materials into the USA
• Certify the hazardous material is in proper condition for transportation
in conformance with the requirements of the HMR
• Properly load, block and brace hazardous material packages in a
freight container or transport vehicle
• Segregate a hazardous materials package in a freight container or
transport vehicle from incompatible cargo
• Select, provide or affix placards for a freight container or transport
vehicle to indicate that it contains a hazardous material
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Transportation functions
Transportation of a hazardous material in commerce:
Begins when a carrier takes physical possession of the hazardous
material for the purpose of transporting it
Continues until the hazardous material is delivered to the destination
indicated on a shipping document, package marking or other medium
• In the case of a rail car, continues until the car is delivered to a private
track or siding
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DOT Training requirements
Initial training for an employee new to a pre-transportation function he or she
will perform must be completed within 90 days:
• Prior to being trained may perform those duties under direct
supervision of a trained and knowledgeable person
• Required training:
➢ General awareness
➢ Function specific
➢ Safety
➢ Security awareness
Refresher training:
• Every three years
• Change in job assignment (new functions not included in prior training)
• Change in hazardous materials regulations
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IATA Training requirements
Personnel must be trained and tested in the regulations equivalent to their
responsibilities and must be trained prior to performing those duties.
• Training must include:
➢ General awareness
➢ Function specific
➢ Safety
• Refresher training:
➢ Every 24 months
➢ Change in job assignment (new functions not included in prior
training)
January 1, 2023 training changes:
• Competency-based approach to training and assessment
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IATA - 1.5 Competency-Based Training & Assessment
Competency-based approach to training and assessment beginning
January 1, 2023.
• Programs designed to ensue personnel are competent to perform
functions for which they are responsible and incorporate four
competency factors:
➢ Knowledge
➢ Skills
➢ Attitudes
➢ Experience
• Achieve desired level of proficiency
• Guidance provided in Appendix H

Note: Contact us at 724 899-4100 with questions or for additional

information
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Recordkeeping
Each hazmat employer must create for each employee and retain for a
minimum of 36 months from most recent training and must make the
employees’ current records available to an authorized official upon request.

. Training records must include:

• Hazmat employee’s name
• Most recent training completion date
• Description, copy, or the location of the training
materials used
• Name and address of the trainer
• Certification that shows the employee was
trained and tested
• Evidence a test was successfully completed
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Hazard classification
Hazardous materials are materials which meet the criteria of one or more
hazard classes or divisions.
• Hazard classes and divisions relate to the type of hazard
• 9 hazard classes
A packing group is assigned to a substance in hazard classes 3, 4, 8 and 9 and
Divisions 5.1, 6.1
• Packing groups relate to the degree of hazard
• 3 packing groups designated by roman numerals I, II or III

Packing Group Degree of Danger

I High Danger
II Medium Danger
III Low Danger
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Hazard classes and divisions

Class 1 - Explosives
1.1 Mass explosion hazard
1.2 Projectile but no mass explosion hazard
1.3 Fire hazard and either minor blast hazard
or minor projection hazard or both, but
not mass explosion
1.4 Minor explosion hazard and largely
confined to the package
1.5 Very insensitive explosives
1.6 Extremely insensitive articles with no
mass explosion hazard

Note: Unless specifically provided an exception, no person may offer for

transportation or transport an explosive unless it has been tested and classed
and approved by the Associate Administrator
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Hazard classes and divisions

Class 2 - Gases
2.1 Flammable gas
2.2 Nonflammable gas
2.3 Poison gas

Class 3 - Flammable Liquids

3 Flammable liquids
Combustible liquids
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Hazard classes and divisions

Class 4 - Flammable solids

4.1 Flammable solid
4.2 Spontaneously combustible
material
4.3 Dangerous when wet
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Hazard classes and divisions

Class 5 - Oxidizing Substances

5.1 Oxidizer
5.2 Organic peroxide

Class 6 - Poisons
6.1 Toxics (Poisons)
6.2 Medical Waste
Infectious or Biological
Substances
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Hazard classes and divisions

Class 7 - Radioactive
7 Radioactive

Class 8 - Corrosive
8 Corrosive materials

Class 9 - Miscellaneous materials

9 Miscellaneous hazardous materials
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IATA - State and Operator Variations
States and operators further restrict air transport of dangerous goods by
establishing variations to the IATA regulations.
• States variations
➢ Identified by a three-letter code plus variation number
✓ Two letters represent the country, followed by a “G”
✓ Two-digit number identifies the variation
➢ Listed alphabetically by country-code in section 2.8.2
Examples: United States - USG-01 Japan - JPG-26
• Operators variations
➢ Identified by two-character alpha-numeric or letter combination plus
variation number
✓ Two-digit number identifies the variation
➢ Listed alphabetically by operator code in section 2.8.3
Examples: FedEx - FX-01 United Parcel Service - 5X-08
• An IATA regulation that is stricter than a variation must be followed
• A variation that is stricter than the IATA regulation must be followed
 DOT & IATA - DIVISION 6.2 & DRY ICE

➢Part 1 - General Awareness / Applicability

➢ Part 2 – Infectious substances: Category A

and Category B

➢Part 3 - Regulated Wastes

➢Part 4 - Dry Ice

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49 CFR – §172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
8 Packaging (§ 173.***)
Symbol

Hazardous Hazard Identification PG Label Special Exceptions Non- Bulk

Materials Class or Number Code Provisions Bulk
Description and Division §172.102
Proper
Shipping Name
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8A) (8B) (8C)
Biological 6.2 UN3373 A82 134 199 None
substance,
Category B
G Infectious 6.2 UN2900 6.2 A82 134 196 None
substances,
affecting animals
only
G Infectious 6.2 UN2814 6.2 A82 134 196 None
substances,
affecting humans

Column 1- “G” - Technical name(s) required in parentheses following the proper shipping name
Column 7- details for the special provisions assigned to an entry are in §172.102
Column 8A- exceptions to the standard non-bulk packaging requirements (least restrictive)
Column 8B- location of packaging requirements for non-bulk packagings
Column 8C- location of packaging requirements for bulk packagings
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49 CFR – §172.102 Special provisions
Apply to air transport only:
A82 The quantity limits when transporting by aircraft do not apply to human or
animal body parts, whole organs or whole bodies known to contain or
suspected of containing an infectious substance.
Apply to all modes of transport:
When a letter does not proceed a special provision number it applies
regardless of the mode of transport or the packing group assigned unless the
content of the provision states otherwise.
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IATA – List of Dangerous Goods
Cargo Aircraft
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Only
Class Ltd Qty
or
Div. EQ S.P.
UN/ ID Proper Shipping (Sub. Hazard P See Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net See ERG
No Name/Description Risk) Label G 2.6 Inst Qty/Pkg Inst Qty/Pkg Inst Qty/Pkg 4.4 Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
3373 Biological substance, 6.2 E0 Forbidden See 650 See 650 11L
Category B
2900 Infectious substance, 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 620 50 mL 620 4L A81 11Y
affecting animals  substance A140
only (liquid)
2900 Infectious substance, 6.2 Infectious E0 620 50 g 620 4 kg A81 11Y
Forbidden
affecting animals  substance A140
only (solid)
2814 Infectious substance, 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 620 50 mL 620 4L A81 11Y
affecting humans  substance A140
(liquid)
2814 Infectious substance, 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 620 50 g 620 4 kg A81 11Y
affecting humans  substance A140
(solid)

Column B- - Technical name(s) required in parentheses following the proper shipping name
Columns I & K- locations of packing instructions
Column M- details for the special provisions assigned to an entry are in 4.4
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IATA – 4.4 Special provisions
A81 The quantity limits shown in Columns J and L do not apply to body
parts, organs or whole bodies.
• Transport according to A81 must be noted on the Shipper’s
Declaration for Dangerous Goods when applying this special
provision.
Note: Blood, urine and other body fluids are not considered “body parts” for
the purpose of this special provision
A140 Eliminates the need to provide technical names with the proper
shipping name on the package
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Key terms – Division 6.2 Infectious substances
Infectious substances – a material known or reasonably expected to contain
a pathogen
Pathogen - a micro-organism that can cause disease in humans or animals
(bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, or other agents such as a prions)
Biological products – according to transportation regulations are either:
• Those derived from living organisms used either to prevent, treat or
diagnosis disease in humans or animals, or used in associated
development, experimental or investigative processes
➢ Manufactured and distributed according to national authority
requirements (in U.S. according to 42 U.S.C. 262 or 21 U.S.C. 151-159);
or
• Those known or reasonably expected to contain Category A or
Category B infectious substances, but which do not meet the conditions
of the previous group
➢ Classified according to transportation regulations as UN2814,
UN2900 or UN3373
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Class 6, Division 6.2 - Infectious substance
Infectious substances must be classified in Division 6.2 and assigned to the
appropriate category.
• Category A (includes a Division 6.1 plant, animal or bacterial toxin
when it contains or is contained in an infectious substance)
➢ UN2814
➢ UN2900
• Category B
➢ UN3373

Note: A genetically modified material that does not meet the definition of a
toxic or infectious substance must be assigned to UN3245
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What is a Category A infectious substance?
An infectious substance transported in a form capable of causing permanent
disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or
animals when exposed to it.
• Poses a higher degree of risk than Category B
• Must be assigned either:
➢ UN2814, Infectious substances, affecting humans
✓ Humans or both humans and animals
➢ UN2900, Infectious substances, affecting animals only
✓ Only animals
• Classification is based on:
➢ Known medical history or symptoms of the source patient or
animal
➢ Professional judgment regarding the individual circumstances of
the source human or animal
➢ Infections unique to the geographic area
Note: See TABLE 3.6.D for examples of Category A Infectious Substances
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - general requirements
Shippers are responsible for ensuring that packages of infectious substances
are prepared in a manner that:
• Prevents risk to persons or animals during transport
• Ensures packages arrive at their destination in good condition
Packagings:
• UN performance-oriented packaging:
➢ Successfully tested to its standard
➢ Must bear UN performance markings
• Must be filled and closed to prevent loss of contents
• Primary receptacles or secondary packaging must be able to withstand
without leakage:
➢ Pressure differential ≥ 95 kPa (0.95 bar)
➢ Temperatures in the range of -40°C to 55°C
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging
Packaging must include:
• Leak-proof primary receptacle(s)
• Leak-proof secondary packaging:
➢ Multiple fragile primary receptacles individually wrapped or
separated to prevent contact between them when packed in a single
secondary packaging
➢ Sufficient absorbent material to absorb entire liquid contents:
✓ Placed between primary receptacle(s) and secondary packaging
• Itemized list of contents placed between secondary and outer packaging
• Rigid outer packaging:
➢ Smallest external dimension not less than 100 mm

Passenger & Cargo Cargo Aircraft Only

Infectious substance, Category A
Max Net Qty/Pkg Max Net Qty/Pkg
liquid 50 mL 4L
solid 50 g 4 kg
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging (cont.)
Additional requirements:
• Inner packagings of infectious substances may not be consolidated
with inner packagings of unrelated types of goods
• Packages may not contain other dangerous goods unless used to
maintain viability, or stability, prevent degradation of or neutralize the
infectious substance
➢ 30 mL or less of Class 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary
receptacle when the material is permitted as Excepted Quantities
• Infectious substances suspected of meeting Category A criteria must
show “(Suspected Category A Infectious Substance)” following the
proper shipping name on the itemized list of contents
• Name and telephone number of a person responsible must be marked
on each package
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging (cont.)
Requirements when offering for transportation at ambient or higher
temperatures:
• Primary receptacles:
➢ Glass
➢ Metal
➢ Plastic
• Positive means of ensuring a leak-proof seal, such as heat seal,
skirted stopper or metal crimp seal
➢ Screw caps must be secured by a positive means, such as tape,
paraffin, sealing tape or locking closures
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging (cont.)
Requirements when offering for transportation at refrigerated or frozen
temperatures:
• Ice, dry ice or other refrigerants when used:
➢ Must be placed around the secondary packaging; or
➢ In an overpack with one or more packages bearing the appropriate
Class 6.2 UN Specification markings
➢ Outer packaging or overpack containing ice must be leak-proof
➢ Outer packaging or overpack containing dry ice must permit
release of carbon dioxide
➢ Check §173.196 and PI 620 details when using liquid nitrogen
➢ Integrity of all packagings must be maintained
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging (cont.)
Empty packagings that contained an infectious substance may not be
transported until:
• Disinfected or sterilized to nullify any hazard
• Infectious substance labels and markings are removed
or obliterated
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - packaging (cont.)
Category A infectious substances require UN specification packaging that
bears UN specification packaging marks.
- United Nations packaging symbol
4 - box
G - fiberboard
Class 6.2
19 - year box was manufactured
USA - country’s code
VA642 - manufacturer

Note: The packaging manufacturer’s

packaging and closure instructions
must be followed
4G/CLASS 6.2
19USA/VA642
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - marks and labels
Packages must display:
• UN number
• Proper shipping name (DOT requires technical name(s))
• Net quantity and unit of measure
• Names and addresses of shipper and consignee
• Name and number of a person responsible (IATA)
• Package orientation label when liquids (on two opposite vertical sides)
• Division 6.2 Infectious substance label
• Cargo Aircraft Only label (when > 50mL for liquids | > 50g for solids)

UN2814 Infectious Note: The name and phone

substances, affecting
humans (Junin virus) number of a person responsible
60 ml
must be shown on the package
Shipper: unless shown on the air waybill
Consignee:
4G/CLASS 6.2/19
USA/VA642 Jane Doe (123) 456-7890
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UN2814 and UN2900 Category A - overpacks
Unless all package markings representing the hazards are clearly visible when
placed in an overpack, the package markings must be reproduced on the
outside of the overpack and the word “OVERPACK” must be displayed.
• Packages within the overpack must be properly packed, marked,
labeled and in proper condition according to the regulations
• UN Specification packaging marks not required on the overpack
• “Overpack” (must be a minimum of 12 mm high letters)

UN2814 Infectious substances, affecting

humans (Ebola virus) 60 ml
UN2900 Infectious substances,
affecting animals (Rinderpest virus)
25 ml
Shipper
Consignee:
Jane Doe (123) 456-7890
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Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods

[shipper’s name
[shipper’s and address]
name and address]
[1]
[1] [1]
[1]

[consignee’s namename
[consignee’s and address]
and address]

XXXXXX
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

UN2814 Infectious substance affecting 6.2 3 Fibreboard boxes x 25g 620

humans (Polio virus culture)

Chemtrec:
Chemtrec:
1-800-424-9300 (USA)
1-800-424-9300 (USA)
1-703-527-3887 (International)
[Name
[Name]
[Date]
1-703-527-3887 xxxxxx
Contract Number:
[Date] (International)
[Signature]
[Signature] Contract Number: xxxxxx
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Shipper’s Declaration – Overpack

[shipper’s name and address]

[1] [1]

[consignee’s name and address]

XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX

UN2814 Infectious substance affecting 6.2 1 Fibreboard box x 60 ml 620

humans (Ebola virus)
UN2900 Infectious substances, affecting 6.2 1 Fibreboard box x 25 ml 620
animals (Rinderpest virus) Overpack used

Chemtrec:
1-800-424-9300 (USA)
[Name] 1-703-527-3887
[Date] (International)
[Signature] Contract Number: xxxxxx
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Shipper’s Declaration – Multiple Overpacks
• Each overpack entry of a consignment with multiple overpacks must include:
➢ A unique alpha-numeric identifier (any format) in association with the
words “Overpack used”
➢ Total quantity and unit of measure of dangerous goods in the overpack
• The alpha-numeric identifier and total quantity must also be marked on the
overpacks and match those on the Shipper’s Declaration
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Dangerous Goods Identification

UN or Class or Packing
Packing Quantity and type of packing Authorization
ID No. Proper Shipping Name Div. (sub. Instr.
Group
hazard)

UN2814 Infectious
UN substance
Flammable affecting
liquid, n.o.s., 6.2 4 50
Fibreboard
Fibreboardboxes 355 620
boxesxx 60 ml
3 III
humans
1993 (EbolaXXXXXXX
virus)
(petroleum naphtha, xylene) Overpack
50 L. used
OP1 - 240 ml
XXXXXXXXXXXX
UN2900 Infectious substances, affecting 6.2 2 Fibreboard boxes x 50 g 620
animals (Rinderpest virus)

UN1845 Dry ice 9 10 kg 954

Overpack used X 2
OP2 & OP3
Total quantity each - 15.05 kg
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What is a Category B infectious substance?
An infectious substance that is not in a form generally capable of causing
permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy
humans or animals when exposed to it:
• Does not meet the criteria of Category A
• Must be assigned to:
➢ UN3373 Biological substance, Category B
Examples: Measles, hepatitis B, chicken pox
• Does not include regulated medical waste
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UN3373 Category B - general requirements
Shippers are responsible for ensuring that packages of infectious substances
are prepared in a manner that:
• Prevents risk to persons or animals during transport
• Ensures packages arrive at their destination in good condition
Packagings:
• Must be good quality, strong enough to withstand shocks normally
encountered during transportation and trans-shipment loading and
unloading by manual or mechanical handling
• Must be designed, constructed, filled and closed to prevent loss of
contents caused by vibration or changes in temperature, humidity or
pressure
• When transported by aircraft, primary receptacles or secondary
packaging must be able to withstand without leakage:
➢ Pressure differential ≥ 95 kPa (0.95 bar)
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UN3373 Category B - packaging for liquids
Packaging for liquids must include:
• Leak-proof primary receptacle(s)
• Leak-proof secondary packaging:
➢ Multiple fragile primary receptacles individually wrapped or
separated to prevent contact between them when packed in a single
secondary packaging
➢ Sufficient absorbent material to absorb entire liquid contents:
✓ Placed between primary receptacle(s) and secondary
packaging
• Itemized list of contents between secondary and outer packaging
• Rigid outer packaging:
➢ One surface must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm
• When transported by aircraft:
➢ Each primary receptacle limited to 1 L
➢ Outer packaging limited to 4 L
✓ Excludes ice, dry ice, or liquid nitrogen when used
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UN3373 Category B - packaging for solids
Packaging for solids must include:
• Sift-proof primary receptacle(s)
➢ Must not exceed outer packaging’s weight limit
• Sift-proof secondary packaging
➢ Multiple fragile primary receptacles individually wrapped or separated
to prevent contact between them when packed in a single secondary
packaging
• Itemized list of contents between secondary and outer packaging
• Rigid outer packaging:
➢ One surface must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm
• When transported by aircraft:
➢ Outer packaging limited to 4 kg
✓ Does not apply to packages containing body parts, organs or
whole bodies
✓ Excludes ice, dry ice, or liquid nitrogen used as refrigerant
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UN3373 Category B – packages
Completed packages:
• May not contain other dangerous goods unless used to maintain
viability, or stability, prevent degradation of or neutralize the infectious
substance
➢ 30 mL or less of class 3, 8 or 9 may be packed in each primary
receptacle when the material is permitted in Excepted Quantities
• Must be capable of successfully passing the 1.2-meter drop test
• May be placed in overpacks

Note: Liquid packaging requirements must be followed when any possibility

exists for residual liquid to be present in a primary receptacle
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UN3373 Category B – specific requirements
Requirements when offering for transportation at refrigerated or frozen
temperatures:
• Ice, dry ice or other refrigerant when used:
➢ Must be placed around the secondary packaging; or
➢ In an overpack with one or more packages bearing the appropriate
Class 6.2 UN Specification markings
➢ Outer packaging or overpack containing ice must be leak-proof
➢ Outer packaging or overpack containing dry ice must permit the
release of carbon dioxide
➢ Integrity of all packagings must be maintained
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UN3373 Category B - marks
Packages must display:
• UN3373 mark (entire mark must be on the same surface)
➢ Minimum 50 mm x 50 mm square set at 45° angle
➢ Minimum width of outside line is 2 mm
➢ Minimum 6 mm high letters and numbers
• Proper shipping name
➢ Adjacent to the UN3373 mark
➢ Minimum 6 mm high letters
• Names and addresses of the shipper and consignee
• Name and telephone number of a person responsible

Shipper: Note: The name and phone

number of a person responsible
Consignee:
must be shown on the package
unless shown on the air waybill
Jane Doe – 123 456-7890
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UN3373 Category B - overpacks
Unless all package markings are clearly visible when placed in an overpack,
the package markings must be reproduced on the outside of the overpack and
the word “OVERPACK” (12 mm high) must be displayed

Shipper:
Consignee:
Jane Doe
123 456-7890
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
UN3373 Category B –documentation
• A Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required.
• When an Air Waybill is used, the “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box
must show:
➢ UN3373
➢ Biological substance, Category B
➢ Number of packages
➢ The name and telephone number of a person responsible when
not on the package
• Shipments are subject to:
➢ 9.6.1 operator incident reporting requirements
➢ 9.6.2 operator undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods
incidents
• Each person who offers or transports a Category B biological
substance under the provisions of Packing Instruction 650 must be
instructed on the requirements of Category B
 Infectious Substances

Category A Category B

Substances capable of
Specimens or cultures
causing permanent disability,
containing pathogens not
life-threatening or fatal
expected to permanently
disease in otherwise healthy
harm humans and animals
humans or animals

Class 6.2 Class 6.2

UN2814 or UN2900 UN3373
Infectious substance Biological substance
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
DOT – Non-regulated biological products
The following substances and materials are not subject to 49 CFR when they
meet the conditions stated below and do not meet the criteria of another hazard
class.
• Patient samples containing Division 6.2 material (other than category A)
or a biological product when both:
➢ Transported for research, diagnosis, investigational activities, or
disease treatment or prevention; and
➢ Transported by a private or contract carrier in a motor vehicle used
exclusively to transport such materials
• Human or animal samples transported for routine or diagnostic testing
for non-infectious diseases
• Experimental or investigational products or product components subject
to Federal approval, permit, review or licensing
• Laundry or medical equipment conforming to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
and intended for use, cleaning, or refurbishment (excludes for disposal)
• Waste or recyclable material (except regulated medical waste)
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
DOT – Non-regulated biological products (cont.)
• Corpses, remains, and anatomical parts intended for interment, cremation, or
medical research at a college, hospital, or laboratory
• Agricultural products and food defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetics Act (21 U.S.C. 332 et seq.)
• Forensic material transported on behalf of a US governmental or Indian tribal
government agency
➢ Materials containing or suspected of containing Category A, or listed as
a select agent in 42 CFR part 73
✓ Must be transported in packaging capable of meeting the test
standards in §178.609
✓ Secondary packagings must be marked with a BIOHAZARD
symbol
✓ An itemized list of contents must be enclosed between the
secondary packaging and the outer packaging.
➢ Materials containing or suspected of containing Category B
✓ Must be transported in packaging conforming to §173.24
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
DOT – Non-regulated biological products (cont.)
• Used health care products not conforming to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
when being returned to the manufacturer or their designee:
➢ Each person who offers or transports a used health care product must
know these provisions
➢ A product qualifies as a used health care product when:
✓ Removed from its original packaging; and
✓ Not contaminated with Category A material
➢ Products capable of penetrating skin or packaging must be in a non-
penetrable primary container
➢ Free liquid must be drained
➢ Each product must be placed in a watertight primary container capable
of withstanding rigors normal to transporting
➢ Each primary container must be placed inside a watertight secondary
container capable of withstanding rigors normal to transporting
➢ Each primary and secondary container must be marked with a
BIOHAZARD marking
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
DOT – Non-regulated biological products (cont.)
➢ Each secondary container must be placed inside an outer
packaging
✓ Requires sufficient cushioning material to prevent movement
➢ Required between secondary container and outside packaging:
✓ Itemized list of the primary container’s contents
✓ Information concerning possible Division 6.2 contamination
and where on the product it is contaminated
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
DOT and IATA – Non-regulated biological products
A substance or material listed below that does not, or no longer poses a health
risk to humans or animals is not subject to 49 CFR and IATA regulations
unless they meet the criteria of another hazard class.
• Non-infectious biological material from human, animal or plant
• Non-pathogenic micro-organisms
• Neutralized or inactive pathogens
• Low probability of containing an infectious substance, or a concentration
of infectious substance at a level naturally occurring in the environment:
➢ Foodstuffs
➢ Environmental samples (water, dust, molds)
➢ Substances neutralized or deactivated through treatment
➢ Transfusion and transplantation related biological products:
✓ Collection and preparation of blood, blood components and
products, tissues, organs and related samples
• Dried blood spots or fecal occult blood screening specimens when
applied to absorbent material during collection
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
IATA – Non-regulated biological products
Biological products are not regulated by IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
when both the following conditions are met:
1. Manufactured and packaged according to the requirements of
appropriate national authorities and when transported for the purpose
of final packaging or distribution for personal health care by medical
professionals or healthcare individuals
2. Does not contain or is not reasonably expected to contain Category A
or Category B infectious substances

Note: Additional restrictions or requirements may be imposed by the

competent authority in certain parts of the world where a licensed biological
product presents a biohazard
 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
IATA – Non-regulated biological products (cont.)
• Patient specimens when minimal likelihood that pathogens are
present are not further regulated when packaged as stated below:
➢ Leak-proof primary receptacle(s)
✓ Multiple fragile primary receptacles packed in a single
secondary packaging must be individually wrapped or
separated to prevent contact between them
➢ Leak-proof secondary packaging
➢ Absorbent material (for liquids)
✓ Sufficient to absorb entire contents
✓ Placed between primary receptacle(s) and secondary
packaging
➢ Outer packaging
✓ Adequate strength for its weight and intended use
✓ One surface must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm
 REGULATED WASTES
IATA – Non-regulated biological products
• Additional requirements for refrigerated or frozen patient specimens:
➢ Dry ice when used:
✓ Must be placed between secondary and outer packaging
✓ Interior supports must secure secondary packaging in its
original position after the dry ice or ice dissipates
✓ Applicable dry ice regulations must be met
➢ Ice when used:
✓ Must be placed between secondary and outer packaging
✓ Interior supports must secure secondary packaging in its
original position after the dry ice or ice dissipates
✓ Outside packaging must be leakproof
➢ The primary and secondary packagings must maintain their integrity
both at the temperature of the refrigerant and at the temperature
and pressure which could result if refrigeration were lost
 DOT & IATA - DIVISION 6.2 & DRY ICE

➢Part 1 - General Awareness / Applicability

➢Part 2 - Infectious Substances: Category A and
Category B

➢Part 3 - Regulated Wastes

➢Part 4 - Dry Ice

 REGULATED WASTES
DOT - §172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
8 Packaging (§ 173.***)
Hazardous Materials Hazard Identification PG Label Special Exceptions Non- Bulk
Symbol

Description and Proper Class or Number Code Provisions Bulk

Shipping Name Division §172.102

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8A) (8B) (8C)
G Regulated medical waste, 6.2 UN3291 II 6.2 41, A13, 337 134 197 197
n.o.s.,
(Bio) Medical waste, n.o.s.,
Biomedical, waste, n.o.s,
Clinical waste,
unspecified, n.o.s.,
Medical waste, n.o.s.,

Column 1- “G” - Technical name(s) required in parentheses following the proper shipping name
Column 7- details for the special provisions assigned to an entry are in §172.102
Column 8A- exceptions to the standard non-bulk packaging requirements (least restrictive)
Column 8B- location of packaging requirements for non-bulk packagings
Column 8C- location of packaging requirements for bulk packagings
 REGULATED WASTES
DOT - §172.102 Special provisions
Apply to all modes of transport:
41 Regulated medical waste material at the Packing Group II hazard criteria level
may be transported in Large Packagings.
337 Authorizes the use of regulated waste containers manufactured prior to
October 1, 2006 to be marked with the alternative shipping name of Regulated
medical waste, UN3291 and arrows that deviate as prescribed in §172.312(a)(2) in
that they may be black or white
Apply to air transport only:
A13 Bulk packagings are not authorized for transportation by aircraft.
 REGULATED WASTES
IATA – List of Dangerous Goods
Cargo Aircraft
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Only
Class Ltd Qty
or Max
Div. EQ Net S.P.
UN/ Proper Shipping (Sub. Hazard P See Pkg Qty/Pk Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net See ERG
ID No Name/Description Risk) Label G 2.6 Inst g Inst Qty/Pkg Inst Qty/Pkg 4.4 Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
3291 Biomedical waste, 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 621 no limit 621 no limit A117 11L
n.o.s. substance
3291 Clinical waste, 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 621 no limit 621 no limit A117 11L
unspecified, n.o.s. substance
3291 Medical waste, n.o.s. 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 621 no limit 621 no limit A117 11L
substance
3549 Medical waste, 6.2 Forbidden Forbidden Forbidden A2 11L
Category A, affecting A218
animals only solid
3549 Medical waste, 6.2 Forbidden Forbidden Forbidden A2 11L
Category A, affecting A218
humans solid
3291 Regulated medical 6.2 Infectious E0 Forbidden 621 no limit 621 no limit A117 11L
waste, n.o.s. substance
 REGULATED WASTES
IATA – 4.4 Special provisions
A2 This article or substance may be transported on cargo aircraft, only with
prior approval of and written conditions established by the appropriate
authority of the State of origin and the State of the operator.
• Prior approval of and written conditions established by States of
transit, overflight and destination must be obtained when required
• In each case, a copy of the document(s) of approval, showing the
quantity limitations and packaging requirements, must accompany the
consignment
A117 Wastes containing Category A infectious substances must be assigned
to UN2814 or UN2900, and wastes containing infectious substances
Category B or that have a low probability of containing infectious substances
assigned to UN3291
A218 This entry (UN3549) must only be used for solid medical waste of
Category A transported for disposal
 REGULATED WASTES
What is regulated medical, clinical or biomedical waste?
UN3291 regulated medical, clinical or (bio)medical waste means a waste or
reusable material derived from the medical treatment of a human, an animal or
from biomedical research.
• May not contain Category A infectious substance
• May contain Category B infectious substance
• Medical or clinical waste reasonably believed to have a low probability
of containing an infectious substance
➢ Hypodermic needles or other sharps contaminated with a
pathogen
➢ 6.1 Toxins from a plant, animal, or bacterial source
➢ Used health care products- medical, diagnostic or research
devices, equipment or personal care products contaminated with
potentially infectious body fluids or materials
➢ Patient specimens not permitted unless non-regulated biological
product
 REGULATED WASTES
Class 6, Division 6.2 – Regulated Wastes
Medical or clinical wastes are wastes derived from the veterinary treatment of
animals, the medical treatment of humans or from bio-research.
• Must be classified in Division 6.2 and assigned to the appropriate UN
number:
➢ UN3291 – Category B waste and waste that does not contain or
has low probability of containing infectious substance
✓ Biomedical waste, n.o.s.
✓ Clinical waste, unspecified, n.o.s.
✓ Medical waste, n.o.s.
✓ Regulated medical waste, n.o.s.
➢ UN3549 (IATA only) – Solid medical waste containing Category A
infectious substance transported for disposal
✓ Medical waste, Category A, affecting animals; or
✓ Medical waste, Category A, affecting human.
✓ Approvals and documentation requiried
 REGULATED WASTES
§173.134(c) - Exceptions for regulated medical waste
Two 49 CFR exceptions from UN specification packaging when the waste
is not a hazardous substance, a hazardous waste or a marine pollutant.
1. When transported by a private or contract carrier:
• Package may display a “BIOHAZARD” marking (OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1030) or an “INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE” label (49 CFR)
• Rigid non-bulk packaging - designed, constructed, maintained,
filled, contents limited, closed and secured according to 49 CFR
§173.24 and §173.24(a) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030:
➢ May not include an infectious substance waste concentrated
stock culture
➢ Sharps containers must be securely closed to prevent leaks
or punctures
UN3291 UN3291
Clinical waste, Clinical waste,
unspecified n.o.s. unspecified n.o.s.
(forensic) (forensic)
Shipper Shipper
or or
Consignee: Consignee:
 REGULATED WASTES
Exceptions for regulated medical waste (cont.)
2. When transported by private or contract carrier in a vehicle used
exclusively to transport regulated medical waste:
• Rigid non-bulk packaging - designed, constructed, maintained,
filled, contents limited, closed and secured according to 49 CFR
§§173.24 and 173.24(a) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030
• Waste may include:
➢ Waste stock or culture of a Category B infectious substance
➢ Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulated wastes
➢ Waste pharmaceutical materials
➢ Laboratory and recyclable wastes
➢ Infectious substances treated to eliminate or neutralize
pathogens
➢ Forensic materials being transported for final destruction
➢ Rejected or recalled health care products
 REGULATED WASTES
Exceptions for regulated medical waste (cont.)
➢ Documents for destruction according to Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)1996 requirements
➢ Medical or clinical equipment and laboratory products properly
packaged and secured against exposure or contamination
➢ Sharp containers securely closed to prevent leaks or punctures:
✓ Maximum capacity - 18 gallons
✓ Registered under the Medical Device Regulations of FDA
✓ ASTM Standard F2132-01 puncture resistant plastic
✓ Securely fitted and held in upright position in wheeled racks:
• Must contain full rows of sharps containers secured in
place by a moveable bar
• Securely held in place on the motor vehicle by straps or
UN3291 Clinical waste, load bars
unspecified, n.o.s.
(recyclable)
• Rack’s shelf may not exceed recommended capacity
Shipper
or
Consignee:
 REGULATED WASTES
UN3291 Regulated waste label & Biohazard labels
 REGULATED WASTES
DOT & IATA - Fully regulated waste packaging
Consignments must be packed so that they arrive at their destination in good
condition and present no hazard to persons or animals during transport.
• A UN specification packaging shown in the table is required:
➢ Packing Group II performance standard (X or Y)
➢ Packaging certified for solids is permitted for liquids when:
✓ Capable of retaining liquids; and
✓ Packed with sufficient absorbent material to absorb all liquid
➢ Packagings containing sharp objects must be:
✓ Resistant to puncture; and
✓ Retain liquids under the performance test conditions

OUTER PACKAGINGS
Steel Aluminum Plywood Fibre Plastic Other Wood Reconstituted Fibreboard
metal Wood
Drums 1A2 1B2 1D 1G 1H2 1N2
Jerricans 3A2 3B2 3H2
Boxes 4A 4B 4D 4G 4H1, 4H2 4N 4C1, 4C2 4F 4G
 REGULATED WASTES
DOT & IATA - Fully regulated waste marks and label
Outer packagings must display:
• UN Specification packaging mark
• UN number
• Proper shipping name
➢ DOT requires technical name(s)
• Names and addresses of shipper and consignee
➢ Shipper or consignee (DOT)
• Package orientation label on two opposite vertical sides (for liquids)
• Division 6.2 infectious substance label

UN3291 Clinical waste, Note: DOT requires a biohazard

unspecified, n.o.s.
(recyclable) symbol on each inner packaging
Shipper: that contains blood or that is
Consignee: contaminated with human blood
4G/Y/40/S/SP9989-ERIKSSON
 REGULATED WASTES
DOT – Non-Bulk Shipment

1 X UN3291 Clinical waste, BOX 25 lbs.

unspecified, n.o.s.
(recyclable), 6.2, II

Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300 Contract: xxxxxx

Name or signature
 REGULATED WASTES
IATA – Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods

[shipper’s name
[shipper’s and address]
name and address]
[1]
[1] [1]
[1]

[consignee’s namename
[consignee’s and address]
and address]

XXXXXX
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

UN3291 Clinical waste, unspecified, n.o.s. 6.2 1 Fibreboard box x 12.4 kg 621

Chemtrec:
Chemtrec:
1-800-424-9300 (USA)
1-800-424-9300(International)
1-703-527-3887 (USA)
[Name
[Name]
[Date]
1-703-527-3887 xxxxxx
Contract Number:
[Date] (International)
[Signature]
[Signature] Contract Number: xxxxxx
 DOT & IATA - DIVISION 6.2 & DRY ICE

➢Part 1 - General Awareness / Applicability

➢Part 2 - Infectious substances: Category A and
Category B

➢Part 3 - Regulated Wastes

➢Part 4 - Dry Ice

 DRY ICE
What is dry ice?
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide
• Has no liquid state
➢ Changes directly from a solid to a gas in normal atmospheric
conditions without going through a liquid state
• Colorless, odorless, non-flammable, and slightly acidic
• Extremely cold:
➢ Particularly useful for freezing and keeping things frozen
➢ Frequently packed with biological samples
 DRY ICE
Dry ice hazards
• Explosion hazard- Dry ice when changing solid to gaseous state
releases a large volume of carbon dioxide gas which can explode when
permitted to accumulate in an enclosed space
• Asphyxiation hazard- Carbon dioxide when released in a confined
space can produce an oxygen-deficient environment in which
accidental suffocation can occur
• Contact hazard- The surface temperature of dry ice is -78.5°C /
-109.3°F which without protective gloves can cause tissue damage
 DRY ICE
DOT – §172.101 Hazardous Materials Table
8 Packaging (§ 173.***)

Identification

Label Code
Hazardous Materials

Number
Description and Hazard Special Ex-
Symbol

Proper Shipping Class or Provisions cep- Non-

Name Division PG §172.102 tions Bulk Bulk
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8A) (8B) (8C)
A W Carbon dioxide, solid, 9 UN1845 None 217 217 240
or Dry ice

Column (1)- Symbol

A- Subject to 49 CFR the regulations only when offered or intended for aircraft
transportation, unless the material is a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste
W- Subject to 49 CFR regulations only when offered or intended for vessel transportation,
unless the material is a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste
 DRY ICE
§173.217- Domestic vessel shipments
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) when transported by water must be packed in
good quality packagings designed and constructed to permit the release of
carbon dioxide gas.
• Specification packaging is not required
• Must conform to the general packaging requirements
➢ Capable of withstanding normal transportation and loading and
unloading operations
➢ Closed and secured to prevent loss of contents
• Transport vehicles and freight containers must be conspicuously
marked on two sides “WARNING CO2 SOLID (DRY ICE)”
• Packagings must be marked “CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID—DO NOT
STOW BELOW DECKS”
 DRY ICE
§173.217- Domestic air shipment general requirements
In addition to the standard package marks the net mass of dry ice must be
marked on each package and on a unit load device when the unit load device
contains dry ice and is considered the packaging.
• Dry ice quantity per package limits (§172.101 Hazardous Materials
Table columns 9A and 9B) do not apply when used as refrigerant for
non-regulated goods loaded in a unit load device:
➢ Unit load devices must permit venting and must be identified to the
operator
• Shipping paper is not required when the following information is
supplied to the operator on alternate written documentation:
➢ UN1845, Dry Ice or Carbon dioxide, Class 9
➢ Number of packages and net quantity of dry ice in each package
included with the description of the goods
• Shipper must arrange with the operator for each shipment
containing dry ice, to ensure proper ventilation during transport
 DRY ICE
§173.217- Domestic air shipment exceptions
1. Dry ice when used to refrigerate UN3373 Biological substances being
transported for diagnostic or treatment purposes (e.g. frozen medical
specimens) is excepted from the shipping paper and certification requirements
when the following conditions are met:
• Packed in good quality packaging designed and constructed to permit
the release of carbon dioxide gas
• Package must display:
➢ “Carbon dioxide, solid” or “Dry ice”
➢ An indication that the refrigerated materials being transported are
for diagnostic or treatment purposes
 DRY ICE
§173.217- Domestic air shipment exceptions (cont.)
2. Packages containing 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) or less dry ice used as a refrigerant for
the contents of a package need only meet the following conditions:
• Packed in good quality packaging designed and constructed to permit
the release of carbon dioxide gas
• Package must display:
➢ “Carbon dioxide, solid” or “Dry ice”
➢ Description of the materials being refrigerated
➢ Net weight of dry ice or an indication the net weight is 2.5 kg
(5.5 lbs.) or less

FROZEN FISH
DRY ICE - 4 lbs.
 DRY ICE
IATA – 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods
Cargo Aircraft
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft
Only
Ltd Qty
Class Max
or Div. EQ Net S.P.
UN/ ID Proper Shipping (Sub. Hazard P see Pkg Qty/Pk Pkg Max Net Pkg Max Net see ERG
No Name/Description Risk) Label G 2.6 Inst g Inst Qty/Pkg Inst Qty/Pkg 4.4 Code
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
1845 Carbon dioxide, solid † 9 Misc. E0 Forbidden 954 200 kg 954 200 kg A48 9L
A151
A805
1845 Dry ice † 9 Misc. E0 Forbidden 954 200 kg 954 200 kg A48 9L
A151
A805

Column B- Proper Shipping Name/Description

† Indicates a brief description can be found in Appendix A (not part of the proper shipping name)
Column M- Special provisions
A48 Specification packaging is not required
A151 Dry ice quantity per package limits (columns J & L) do not apply when dry ice is used as a
refrigerant for other than dangerous goods loaded in a unit load device; the unit load device must be
identified to the operator and must permit venting of carbon dioxide gas
A805 Dry ice may be placed directly in an overpack that meets PI 954 requirements to cool other
dangerous goods; each dangerous good must meet its respective packing instruction requirements
 DRY ICE
5.0.2 General packing requirements
Packaging must be of a quality that can withstand the shocks encountered
during transportation, including loading and unloading operations.
• UN specification packaging not required
• Must be closed and secured to prevent loss of contents caused by
vibration, or changes in temperature, humidity and pressure
• Packages must be properly marked and labeled for being consolidated
in and overpack or unit load device
• Overpacks and unit load devices must be properly marked and labeled
 DRY ICE
Packing Instruction (PI) 954 - requirements
Packaging must be designed and constructed to permit the release of carbon
dioxide gas and to prevent a build-up of pressure that could cause it to rupture.
Packages must display:
• UN1845
• Carbon dioxide, solid or Dry ice
• Names and addresses of shipper and consignee
• Net weight of dry ice in package
➢ Overpacks must display the total weight of dry ice in all packages
• Class 9 label
• Packages may be placed in overpacks that meet PI 954 requirements
 DRY ICE
PI 954 - requirements (cont.)
Shipper must arrange with the operator for each shipment of dry ice to
ensure ventilation safety procedures are followed.
• A Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods is not required unless
required for the dangerous goods being refrigerated
• When a shipper’s Declaration is not used an air waybill’s “Nature and
Quantity of Goods” box or alternate transport document must show in
the order stated below:
➢ UN1845
➢ Dry Ice or Carbon dioxide, solid
➢ Number of packages
➢ Net quantity of dry ice in each package
 DRY ICE
PI 954 - requirements (cont.)
A Unit Load Device (ULD) may contain dry ice when offered by a shipper if:
• Shipper makes prior arrangements with the operator
• Contains only UN3373 Biological substances, Category B or ID8000
Consumer Commodity dangerous goods
➢ Conditions of both PI 954 and UN3373 or ID8000 must be met
• ULD must permit venting
• ULD does not require marks and labels
• An air waybill’s “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box or an alternate
transport document must show in the order below:
✓ UN1845
✓ Dry Ice or Carbon dioxide
✓ Number of packages and net weight of dry ice in each
package if the ULD includes packages containing dry ice; or
✓ ID number of the ULD and net quantity of dry ice in each ULD
when in the ULD but not in the packages
 DOCUMENTATION
IATA: Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods

[shipper’s name and address]

[1] [1]

[consignee’s name and address]

XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX

UN2814 Infectious substance affecting 6.2 25 g 620

humans (Polio virus culture)
UN1845 Dry Ice 9 2.5 kg 954
All packed in one
Fibreboard box
Chemtrec:
1-800-424-9300 (USA)
1-703-527-3887 (International)
[Name
Contract Number: xxxxxx
[Date]
[Signature]
 DOT AND IATA
Summary
Shippers and transporters play an important role in reducing the risks
associated with dangerous goods transported by air.
Remain current on training
Understand and apply the regulations
➢ Correctly identify and classify your goods
➢ Prepare packages according to the packing instruction
✓ Use only approved packaging
✓ Do not exceed quantity limits
➢ Communicate the hazards of the dangerous goods
✓ Marks
✓ Labels
✓ Documents
➢ Apply state and operator variations when relevant to your shipment
THANK YOU!
QUESTIONS?