How do I ship UN2814?
How do I ship UN2814?
Label outer packaging with:
- Infectious substance (diamond shaped label)
- Proper shipping name and UN 2814 certification mark.
- Shipper and consignee identification (name, address, and telephone)
- Package orientation arrows if primary receptacle exceeds 50 mL or more.
What category of Class 6.2 requires a transportation of Dangerous Goods shipping document?
Quick Reference Guide – Road Transport
| Item | Category A |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Yes |
| Dangerous goods safety marks | Yes, Class 6.2 label Shipping name and UN number (no technical name) |
| Placards | Yes, if ERAP is required; see Section 7.1(7) No, if total gross mass of shipment is 500 kg or less and no ERAP is required |
| Training | Yes |
What is the proper shipping name for UN 3373?
Biological Substance
Category B infectious substances have the proper shipping name “Biological Substance, Category B” and the identification number UN 3373. Category B infectious substances must be tripled packaged and compliant with IATA Packing Instruction 650 detailed below.
What does un3291 mean?
UN 3291: Regulated medical waste, n.o.s. or Clinical waste, unspecified, n.o.s. or (BIO) Medical waste, n.o.s., or Biomedical waste, n.o.s. or Medical waste, n.o.s – Substance information – HazMat Tool.
What is a UN number for dangerous goods?
A UN number is a four-digit number that identifies dangerous goods, hazardous substances and articles (such as explosives, flammable liquids, toxic substances, etc.) in the framework of international transport. They are assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
What does the UN stand for in UN number ‘?
hazardous chemicals
United Nations (UN) Numbers are four-digit numbers used to identify hazardous chemicals or classes of hazardous materials worldwide.
What is a Category B infection?
Category B infectious substances are infectious but do not meet the criteria for Category A (i.e., they are not capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening, or fatal disease when exposed to humans or animals).
What is a Category B specimen?
Category B Specimens: Category B specimens are infectious substances not in a form generally capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs.
How do you ship category B?
Only shipments classified as Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) can be shipped in the FedEx UN 3373 Pak. Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) shipments that are shipped refrigerated, frozen, on dry ice, or in liquid nitrogen must comply with current IATA and ICAO regulations.
How do I become IATA certified?
Full IATA accreditation
- To apply for an IATA number, prepare these documents in the following order:
- Be ready to obtain a bond.
- Register at the Customer Support Portal.
- Submit the IATA application form.
- Pay the registration fee and wait.
- Register at the customer support portal.
- Submit the TIDS application form and wait.
