5 www.UN3373.co.uk Sample Collection & UN3373 Packaging n email: export@alphalabs.co.uk Understanding the Regulations P650 Packaging Instruction Key Requirements for Air Transport (IATA) The key differences compared to transport via road are highlighted for clarity a) The primary receptacle(s) shall be leak proof; (see point e) b) The secondary packaging shall be leak proof; (see point e) c) If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they shall be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them; d) Absorbent material shall be placed between the primary receptacles(s) and the secondary packaging. The absorbent material shall be in quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle(s) so that any release of the liquid substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material or of the outer packaging; e) The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging shall be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure of 95 kPa (0.95 bar) in the range of -40C and +55C f) The outer packaging shall be rigid and the entire packaging solution will have passed the 1.2m drop test g) Suitable cushioning material shall be added to prevent too much movement within the package h) The packaging should be clearly marked with the UN3373 diamond adjacent to the words “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” i) The outer packaging must have one surface of minimum dimensions 10 x 10cm j) Maximum volume per primary is 1L k) Maximum volume per outer is 4L l) The outer packaging must contain an itemised list of contents e) The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging shall be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure of 95 kPa (0.95 bar). f) The outer packaging or the secondary packaging shall be rigid and the entire packaging solution will have passed the 1.2m drop test. g) Suitable cushioning material shall be added to prevent too much movement within the package. h) The packaging should be clearly marked with the UN3373 diamond adjacent to the words “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B”
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