What placard is required for exclusive use SCO shipments?

– The containers are transported exclusive use. – The shipment is excepted from the marking and labeling requirements under § 173.427(a)(6)(vi). – The containers are marked “RADIOACTIVE-LSA” or “RADIOACTIVE-SCO” in accordance with § 173.427(a)(6)(vi). Thus, placards are required on the packages for such shipments.

What class is UN 2911?

Radioactive Class 7
UN 2911 – Radioactive Class 7 Placards.

Which markings is required on a Type A package?

Package Markings

Proper Shipping Name, Package type, and UN identification number (e.g., Radioactive material, Type A package, UN 2915)
“Radioactive LSA” (low specific activity) or “Radioactive SCO”1 (surface contaminated objects) (if applicable)
Gross weight, if package weighs more than 110 lbs.

What do radioactive labels require?

Package Labels Emergency contact telephone number Proper Shipping Name and UN ID Name of radionuclides (e.g., Cs-137) Radioactivity level per package in MBq, GBq, etc.

What is un2915?

UN 2915: Radioactive material, Type A package non-special form, non fissile or fissile-excepted – Substance information – HazMat Tool.

What is un3332?

“UN 3332” is the United Nations hazardous material designation (UN number) for non-fissile special form radioactive material. “RQ” indicates this package contains a “Reportable Quantity” of radioactive material (see above).

What are excepted packagings?

Excepted packagings are authorized for limited quantities of radioactive material that would pose a very low hazard if released in an accident. Examples of material typically shipped in excepted packaging include consumer goods such as smoke detectors.

What are the information on the label of a package?

Information on label includes: (U) package: Unilateral means the package design is approved by the country of origin. UN 2916 = Radioactive material Type B (U) package [non fissile or fissile-excepted] Emergency Response Telephone No. Package Markings Type A package.

What are labels and labels?

Labels are standardized paper hazmat identifiers, designed to meet certain specifications, and placed on 2 sides of packages, packagings, or overpacks. Labels indicate what kind and how much radioactive material is inside the package.

How are labels used in hazmat packaging?

As the amount of radioactivity being transported increases, the regulated strength of the packaging increases accordingly. Labels are standardized paper hazmat identifiers, designed to meet certain specifications, and placed on 2 sides of packages, packagings, or overpacks.