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6)
Properly complete two shipping labels indicating the contents (Selenium-75), the activity of the source (in
Becquerels or multiples of Becquerels, e.g. GigaBecquerels (GBq)) and the transport index. The transport index is
used only on Yellow II and Yellow III labels, and is defined as the maximum radiation level in mRem/hr at 1 m
from the package surface (see Table 1). [49 CFR 172.403(g)].
7)
Assure that any old shipping labels have been removed from the package. Apply two properly completed labels to
two opposite sides of the package (excluding the bottom surface). [49 CFR 172.403(f)].
8)
For air shipments within, into or out of the USA, the package must be labeled with ‘
Cargo aircraft only
’ labels.
Ensure that these labels do not cover any other package markings or labels. [49 CFR 172.402(c)].
9)
Mark the outside of the package with the proper shipping name and identification number (
Radioactive Material,
Type A Package, Special Form UN3332
) if not already marked. Place the letters “
RQ”
(stands for Reportable
Quantity) next to the proper shipping name when shipping more than 370 GBq (10 Ci) of Selenium-75. [49 CFR
172.324(b)].
10)
If the shipping package is inside a crate or other outer packaging, mark the outside package with “
RQ
” (if
applicable), the “
UN Identification Number
” followed by the “
Proper Shipping Name
”. The word
“
OVERPACK
” must be marked on the outside of the package. The required marking must be in letters a minimum
of 0.5 inch (12 mm) high. [49 CFR 172.301; 49 CFR 172.310; 49 CFR 173.25].
11)
Assure that the levels of removable radioactive contamination on the outside surface of the outer package do not
exceed 0.37 Bq (10
-5
µCi) per cm
2
. [49 CFR 173.443].
12)
If the Model 98229 has been overpacked and the final package gross weight exceeds 110 lbs (50 kg), mark the
outside of the package with the gross weight. [49 CFR 172.310(a)].
13)
Properly complete the shipping papers indicating [49 CFR 172.203]:
i.
United Nations identification number, Proper shipping name, and Class Number ‘7’ (e.g. UN3332,
Radioactive Material, Type A Package, Special Form, Class 7).
ii.
The letters ‘RQ’ must appear before or after the proper shipping name when shipping more than 370 GBq (10
Ci) of Se-75.
iii.
Name of the radionuclide (i.e., Selenium-75).
iv.
Physical and chemical form (i.e. Special Form).
v.
Activity of the source in Becquerels or other appropriate multiples of Becquerels on the DOT label and the
shipping papers. Note: number of Ci x 37 = number of GigaBecquerels (GBq).
vi.
Category of label applied (e.g. Radioactive Yellow II).
vii.
Transport Index.
viii.
Identification number (i.e. USA DOT 7A Type A).
ix.
Shipper’s certification within USA for commercial shipments:
‘This is to certify that the above-named materials are properly classified, described, packaged,
marked and labeled, and are in proper condition for transport according to the applicable regulations
of the Department of Transportation.’
[49 CFR 172.204(a)].
NOTE:
For shipments in company vehicles to and from job sites, the shipper’s certification is not required.
xi.
The shipping papers must indicate your company's emergency telephone number. The telephone number must
have 24-hour coverage in case of an emergency concerning your shipment. The telephone number must be
clearly visible on the shipping paper and must be answered by a person that can provide immediate emergency
response information. Beepers and pagers are not acceptable.
14)
For air shipments, the shipping papers must meet the requirements specified in IATA for a Shipper's Declaration for
Dangerous Goods. In addition to the information listed in step 13 of this part, the following information needs to be
specified:
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