SIGMA 150Ci - Manual (Page 58)

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SAMPLE TRANSPORTATION INSTRUCTIONS
8 Properly complete two shipping labels indicating the contents (Iridium-192, Cobalt-60, etc.),
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 1m from the package surface
(see Table 1). [49CFR172.403(g)]
9 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). [49CFR172.403(f)]
10 For air shipments within 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.
11 Mark the outside of the package with the proper shipping name and identification
number (Radioactive Material, Type B(U) Package UN2916 or 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
10Ci (370GBq) of Ir-192, Se-75, Co-60, Yb-169, or 1Ci (37GBq) of Cs-137. [49CFR172.300]
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2004, shipments by Air will require the addition of
Air Eligibility markings adjacent to the proper shipping name. The marking must include the
symbol of an aircraft within a circle and may include the words, ‘Air Eligible’.
12 If the shipping package is inside a crate or other outer packaging, mark the outside package
‘Inside package complies with prescribed specifications’ and list the appropriate DOT specification
number or USNRC Type B(U) number and the words ‘Type A’ or ‘Type B’ as appropriate in letters a
minimum of ½in (13mm) high. [49CFR172.310; 49CFR173.471; 49CFR173.25]
NOTE: If shipping a Type A quantity of an isotope in a Type B package that is not approved
for that isotope, i.e. Co-60 in the model 660 device, you must cover the Type B labels with
the appropriate Type A information.
13 Assure that the levels of removable radioactive contamination on the outside surface of
the outer package do not exceed 0.00001 microcurie per cm 2 . [49CFR173.443]
14 If the package gross weight exceeds 110lb, mark the outside of the package with the
permissible gross weight. [IATA10.7.1.3.1]
15 Properly complete the shipping papers indicating:
a Proper shipping name, United Nations Class Number ‘7’, and identification number
(i.e. Radioactive Material, Type B(U) Package, Class 7, UN2916 or Radioactive Material,
Type A Package, Special Form, Class 7, UN3332).
b The letters RQ must appear next to the proper shipping name when shipping more than
10Ci (370GBq) of Ir-192, Se-75, Co-60, Yb-169 or 1Ci (37GBq) of Cs-137.
c Name of the radionuclide (i.e. Iridium-192, Selenium-75, Cobalt-60, Cesium-137).
d Physical or chemical form (i.e. Special Form).
e 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).
f Category of label applied (i.e. Radioactive Yellow II).
g Transport Index.
h USNRC identification number or DOT specification number (i.e. USA/9296/B(U)-XX
(for XX, enter either 85 or 96 according to the package certification or DOT-7A).
i For export shipments, the IAEA identification number (i.e. USA/9296/B(U)-XX
(for XX, enter either 85 or 96 according to the package certification).
For Canadian shipments, include the Canadian Endorsement Number CDN/E199/-XX
(for XX, enter either 85 or 96 according to the package certification number)
for the package.