Shipment of Oil Spill Samples

Introduction  Shipment Options  Regulatory References  Packaging  Paperwork

Shipment Options  Ship by a method assigning a unique “tracking number” to the package  Preferred Methods:  Federal Express  DHL  Registered Domestic Mail

Regulatory Reference Options  49 CFR 172 & 173  ICAO Technical Instructions  IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Best Choice for Most Carriers IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations

Packaging What are we shipping? PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S. UN number? UN 1268 In what quantity? LIMITED QUANTITY (<1L)

Inner Packaging  Glass Jars  Non-Reactive Cushioning  Sorbent Material  Oil-Resistant Liner  Seal Jars with Electrical Tape  Jar Orientation Required:Recommended:

Outer Packaging, Marking, & Labeling  Fiberboard Box (<30 kg, 66 lbs.)  Proper Shipping Name (Petroleum Products, N.O.S.)  UN Number (UN 1268)  Limited Quantity Marking (Ltd. Qty.) Requirements:

Outer Packaging, Marking, & Labeling  Orientation Labels (Upward Arrows)- Do not draw onto box. Use proper labels.  Hazard Class (3) Label  Addresses (To/From) Requirements:

Shipper’s Declaration of Dangerous Goods

WHO CAN SIGN THE SHIPPER’S DECLARATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods regulations require that the person signing the declaration be properly trained, tested, and certified to ship dangerous goods via aircraft. IATA is the preferred method of dangerous goods shipment of carriers, such as DHL and FEDEX. See IATA (Signature) and IATA 1.5 (Training Requirements) for specific regulations. Training may be obtained from various sources (e.g. Bureau of Dangerous Goods, FEDEX)