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)