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To prepare your shipment for transportation by air,
follow these procedures in order, as they are listed.
Each step of this job aid is referenced directly from
the appropriate IATA Subsection, where additional
detailed instructions can be found
Identify the Proper Shipping Name
for the commodity you wish to
ship.
1
Identify other information needed
to prepare your commodity for
shipment.
2
If you know the name of the commodity, go
a.
directly to the List of Dangerous Goods (IATA
4.2) found in the blue pages.
Proper Shipping Names are
•
shown in bold
type.
The spelling of the Proper Shipping Name
•
used to identify your commodity (on the
outside of the package and on the Shipper’s
Declaration) must agree with the spelling
found in the IATA manual.
Alternative spelling, reflecting common
usage around the world is acceptable for
words such as sulfur for sulphur, etc. (IATA
8.1.3.4).
The Numerical Cross Reference list IATA 4.3
a.
provides a quick table for location of the Proper
Shipping Name in Table 4.2 using the UN/ID
number.
If you cannot find the Proper Shipping Name for
the commodity you wish to ship in IATA Table
4.2, refer to “Shipping Unlisted Substances”
found on pages 9 and 10 of this job aid.
BASIC DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
The Primary and any Subsidiary Risk
a.
classifications associated with transportation of
your commodity are listed in IATA 4.2 Column
C.
Hazard Labels that must be applied to the
b.
outside of your package are listed in IATA 4.2
Column D.
The UN Packing Group assigned to your
c.
commodity is listed in IATA 4.2 Column F.
Special provisions that apply to air transport of
d.
your commodity are listed in IATA 4.2 Column
M, with the explanation found in IATA 4.4.
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BASIC DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Select the Packing Instruction you
will use to prepare your commodity
for shipment.
3
Packing Instructions are based on Hazard
a.
Classification, Packing Group, and quantity.
The General Packing Requirements found in
IATA 5.0.2 apply to all shipments.
Packaging must be of good quality and
•
must remain closed during transport (IATA
5.0.2.4).
Packaging must be resistant to any material
•
being shipped inside (IATA 5.0.2.6).
Ullage/airspace must be left to allow liquids
•
to expand without leaking or permanently
distorting the package (IATA 5.0.2.8).
Inner packaging must be cushioned to
•
prevent breakage (IATA 5.0.2.12.1).
To select the appropriate Packing Instruction,
b.
first convert all quantities to their Metric
equivalent. (Use the tables in IATA Appendix
B.3 for assistance.)
Refer to IATA 4.2 Columns G - L and determine
c.
the maximum net quantity of your commodity
allowed per package for transport on a
Passenger or Cargo Aircraft.
Note and comply with additional Packing
d.
Instructions that must be followed to ship your
commodity.
(If appropriate, additional requirements are
identified in IATA 4.2 Column M.)
Finally, use the chart below to select the specific
e.
Packing Instruction you will use.
IF....
AND THE QUANTITY YOU ARE SHIPPING…
THEN…
UN Specification
Packaging is
NOT
available
CAN be packaged in
limited quantities and...
DOES NOT
EXCEED the
maximum allowed
in limited quantity
packages
Select the
"Y" Packing
Instruction
CANNOT be packaged in
limited quantities
or EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED in
limited quantity packages
Select either the
"Passenger and Cargo
Aircraft" or the
"Cargo
Aircraft Only" Packing
Instruction (only if they
do not require UN
packages)
UN Specification
Packaging
IS available
DOES NOT exceed the maximum allowed for
passenger and cargo aircraft
Select the
"Passenger
and Cargo Aircraft"
Packing Instruction
EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED for
passenger and cargo aircraft
Select the
"Cargo
Aircraft Only" Packing
Instruction
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Prepare your shipment in
accordance with the Packing
Instruction selected.
4
Mark your package in accordance
with IATA Subsection 7.1.5.
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BASIC DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Review State and/or Operator Variations which
a.
apply to your shipment. (State and/or Operator
Variations are listed at the beginning of each
Packing Instruction).
State Variations are listed in IATA 2.9.2.
•
Operator Variations are listed in IATA 2.9.4.
•
Select the packaging option most appropriate
b.
for your shipment. (Each Packing Instruction
shows acceptable packaging options).
IATA Table 5.0.C contains a list of UN
•
Specification Packaging approved for use in
air transportation.
For Combination Packaging, tables show
•
acceptable outer packagings and:
The inner packaging required with that
-
outer packaging.
The maximum quantity permitted in
-
each inner packaging.
All markings must be readily visible, legible, and
a.
must not overlap or be partially obscured by
labels.
If required (by IATA Subsection 7.1), UN
b.
Specification markings must be stamped,
printed, or otherwise marked on the package to
provide adequate permanency.
English must be used in addition to any other
c.
language which may be required by the state
(country) of origin.
Packages containing dangerous goods must be
d.
marked, durably and legibly on the outside of
the package with each of the following:
Proper Shipping Name.
•
The UN/ID number (preceded by the letters
•
“UN” or “ID” as appropriate).
The full name and address of the shipper.
•
The full name and address of the
•
consignee. (i.e., the person/destination to
which the package is being shipped).
Packages shipped under the Limited
•
Quantity provisions of IATA Subsection 2.8
must be marked “Limited Quantity” or “Ltd.
Qty.”
Additional markings are required for
•
explosives, infectious substances,
environmentally hazardous substances,
refrigerated liquefied gases, dry ice, and
some overpacks (see IATA 7.1.4 and IATA
7.1.5.1).
For Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 the NET
•
QUANTITY of dangerous goods contained
in each package must be shown. This
requirement only applies to consignments
of more than one package; Where the
maximum quantity shown in Columns H, J
and L in Subsection 4.2 is a gross weight,
the GROSS WEIGHT of the package must
be shown. This quantity must be marked
adjacent to the UN number and Proper
Shipping Name required by (a) above. [IATA
7.1.5.1 (d)
USA/Leahy Ltd.
4G/x100/S/09
From: Acme Chemical
72 Brigade Street
Annapolis, MD 21090
To: Material Enterprises
600 Murray Lane
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phosphorous
pentasulphate
UN 1340
Dangerous
when wet
4
Flammable solid
4
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BASIC DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Label your packages with the
appropriate labels.
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For each package requiring labelling:
a.
Remove or totally obliterate any irrelevant
•
labelling already on the package [IATA
7.2.1(a)].
Use only labels of durable quality and
•
correct specification. (See IATA 7.3.)
Securely affix labels to your package in the
•
correct location(s).
Ensure that labels are readily visible and not
obscured or overlapped at all by any of the
packaging or by any other label.
Hazard Labels:
b.
Labels identifying the primary and subsidiary
•
hazards of the dangerous goods must bear
the class or division number (IATA 7.2.3.2).
Handling Labels:
c.
The
•
Cargo Aircraft Only label must be
used on packages containing dangerous
goods in quantities not permitted on
passenger aircraft. (IATA 7.2.4.2) It must be
affixed on the same surface of the package
near the hazard label. (IATA 7.2.6.3) .
The
•
Cryogenic Liquid label must be
used in addition to the Non-flammable gas
(Division 2.2) hazard label on packages
containing cryogenic liquids (IATA
Subsection 7.2.4.3).
The
•
Magnetized Material label must be
used on packages containing magnetized
material (IATA 7.2.4.1).
Either the
•
Package Orientation (This Way
Up) label or preprinted package orientation
labels that meet IATA specifications must
be used on combination packages and
overpacks containing liquid dangerous
goods.
The labels must be affixed or preprinted on
•
at least two opposite sides so as to show
proper package orientation (IATA 7.2.4.4).
The “
•
Keep Away From Heat” handling label
must be used on packages and overpacks
containing self-reactive substances in
Division 4.1 and Division 5.2, Organic
Peroxides. (IATA 7.2.4.5)
d. Label Location:
Labels must be located on the same surface
•
of the package near the Proper Shipping
Name marking (IATA 7.2.6.2.1).
When labels identifying the primary and
•
subsidiary risk are required, they must
be affixed adjacent to each other (IATA
7.2.6.2.3).
Complete the Documentation that
will accompany your shipment.
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Follow the detailed instructions for completing
a.
the Shipper’s Declaration found in IATA 8.1.6, or
refer to “Completing the Shipper’s Declaration”
found on pages 5 through 8 of this job aid.
The air waybill should be prepared as directed
b.
by the carrier; however, IATA 8.2 contains
additional instructions on how to complete
that portion of the air waybill concerning the
information required for dangerous goods
shipments.
Air waybills accompanying shipments for which
a dangerous goods declaration is required
should include the following statements, as
applicable, in the “Handling Information” box:
-
“Dangerous Goods as per attached Shipper’s
Declaration” or “Dangerous Goods as per
attached DGD”
- “Cargo Aircraft Only” or “CAO
Questions?
Call 1.800.Go.FedEx®, 1.800.463.3339
Say “Dangerous Goods.
or
Press “81” to access the Dangerous Goods/
Hazardous Materials Hotline.
- Note: Not required if packages are
identical dangerous goods.
For packages containing UN 3373
•
“Biological Substance, Category B.
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COMPLETING THE SHIPPER'S DECLARATION
To manually prepare the documentation that must accompany your shipment, follow the procedures as
they are listed in this job aid. Each step is referenced directly to the appropriate IATA Subsection where
additional detailed instructions can be found.
Enter the full name and address of the
shipper. This information must be entered
by the shipper. The name and address which
appears on the Shipper’s Declaration may differ
from that on the Air Waybill (IATA 8.1.6.1).
Enter the full name and address of the
consignee. This information must be entered
by the shipper (IATA 8.1.6.2).
Enter the number of the Air Waybill to which
the Shipper’s Declaration will be attached.
This information may be entered or changed by
the shipper, the shipper’s agent, the airline, or
the airline’s handling agent (IATA 8.1.6.3).
Enter the page number and total number of
pages. This information must be entered by
the shipper. If there is no extension list, enter
“Page 1 of 1” (IATA 8.1.6.4).
Indicate whether the shipment is packed
to comply with limitations for passenger
aircraft. This information must be entered
by the shipper. Delete either
“Passenger
and Cargo Aircraft” or “Cargo Aircraft Only”
to indicate whether or not the shipment can
be carried on passenger aircraft, or must be
carried only on cargo aircraft (IATA 8.1.6.5).
Enter the full name of the airport or city of
departure. This information may be entered
or changed by the shipper, the shipper’s agent,
the airline, or the airline’s handling agent
(IATA 8.1.6.6).
(Manual Form)
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2
3
4
5
6
SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS
(Provide at least three copies to the airline.)
RADIOACTIVE
NON-RADIOACTIVE
This shipment is within the
limitations prescribed for:
(delete non applicable)
CARGO
AIRCRAFT
ONLY
Airport of Destination:
Shipment type:
(delete non-applicable)
Air Waybill No.
Page
of
Pages
Shipper's Reference Number
(optional)
PASSENGER
AND CARGO
AIRCRAFT
Shipper
Consignee
Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration must
be handed to the operator
TRANSPORT DETAILS
Airport of Departure
WARNING
Failure to comply with all respects with the applicable
Dangerous Goods Regulations may be in breach of
the applicable law, subject to legal penalties.
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2
3
4
6
5
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COMPLETING THE SHIPPER'S DECLARATION
(Manual Form)
Enter the full name of the airport or city of
destination. This information may be entered
or changed by the shipper, shipper’s agent,
the airline or the airline’s handling agent.
(IATA 8.1.6.7)
Delete “Radioactive” to indicate the
shipment does not contain radioactive
material. This information must be entered by
the shipper. Radioactive material must not be
included on the same Declaration form as other
dangerous goods, except as authorized in IATA
8.1.6.8.
Exception: Special Provision A130.
Enter the required information strictly in
accordance with IATA 8.1.6.9.
This information must be entered by the
shipper. NOTE: Columns indicated are those
in the List of Dangerous Goods (IATA 4.2).
UN Number or ID Number
a.
(Column A),
preceded by “UN” or “ID” as appropriate.
Proper Shipping Name
b.
(Column B), with
technical name(s) if appropriate.
Class Number or Division Number
c.
as
appropriate, for Class 1 - Compatibility
Group (Column C). Subsidiary Risk(s)
as indicated (Column D) in parentheses
following the class or division.
The applicable
d.
Packing Group (Column F).
Number of packages
e.
(of the same packaging
type and content) and their type of packaging
(spelled out in full)
and the net quantity (as
specified in IATA 8.1.6.9 Step #5).
When two or more different dangerous
goods items are packed in the same outer
package, the words “
All Packed in One” must
immediately follow the relevant entries.
When an overpack is used, the wording
“
Overpack Used” must be inserted on the
declaration form immediately after all relevant
entries relating to the packages within the
overpack.
Number of the Packing Instruction or of the
f.
Limited Quantity Packing Instruction
(Column G, I, or K as appropriate).
Authorizations
g.
as applicable (in accordance
with IATA 8.1.6.9 Step #8).
The word(s) “Limited Quantity” or “Ltd. Qty.”
•
if using limited quantity provisions.
The Special Provision Number if the special
•
provision is
A1, A2, A51, A81, or
A109 [IATA
8.1.6.9.4(b)].
Authorizations and/or exemptions which
•
must accompany your shipment must either
be in English, or be accompanied by an
accurate translation in English.
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8
9
RADIOACTIVE
NON-RADIOACTIVE
Airport of Destination:
Shipment type:
(delete non-applicable)
UN
or
ID
No.
Proper Shipping Name
Quantity and
type of packaging
Packing
Inst.
Class
or Division
(Subsidiary
Risk)
Pack-
ing
Group
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Dangerous Goods Identification
Authorization
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8
9a
9b
9c 9d
9e
9f
9g
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COMPLETING THE SHIPPER'S DECLARATION
(Manual Form)
Enter any special handling information
relevant to your shipment. This information
must be entered by the shipper.
All dangerous goods shipments to, from,
a.
within, or transiting through the U.S. must
include a 24-hour emergency response
telephone number (IATA 2.9.2, USG-12).
UN 1845, UN 2807, UN 2857, UN 2969,
UN 3166, UN 3171, UN 3358, ID 8000 and
Other Regulated Materials (ORM-D) as
defined in 49 CFR 173.144 are exempt from
this requirement.
When shipping Division 4.1 self-reactive
b.
substances, other substances having
similar properties, and Division 5.2 organic
peroxides with Special Provision A20, the
shipper must indicate that the packages
containing such substances must be
protected from direct sunlight and stored
away from all heat sources in a well
ventilated area (IATA 8.1.6.11.1).
When a sample of a self-reactive substance
c.
or an organic peroxide is transported, a
statement to this effect must be included in
the “Additional Handling Information” box.
Infectious Substances and Controlled
d.
Substances. The name and telephone
number of a responsible person must be
included on the Shipper’s Declaration. (IATA
8.1.6.11.4)
The statement “I declare that all of the
e.
applicable air transport requirements
have been met” must either be after the
certification statement or in the Additional
Handling section. (IATA 8.1.6.12.2)
Enter the name and title of the person
actually signing the Declaration. T
he title of
the person or the name of the department
he/she is employed with is acceptable. This
information which must be entered by the
shipper, may be printed or stamped (IATA
8.1.6.13).
Enter the place and date of signing the
form. This information must be entered by the
shipper (IATA 8.1.6.14).
Sign the Shipper’s Declaration.
This information must be entered by the shipper
(IATA 8.1.6.15).
The signature should be written by
a.
hand; however, facsimile signatures are
acceptable where applicable laws and
regulations recognize the legal validity of
facsimile signatures (IATA 8.1.4.1).
Typewritten signatures are not acceptable.
b.
The Shipper’s Declaration must be
c.
completed and signed by the shipper.
NOTE: FedEx Express Shipper’s
Declarations are required to be
typewritten or computer generated.
See
IATA Variation FX-12 for more
details (IATA 2.9.4)
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11
12
13
Name/Title of Signatory
Signature
(see warning above)
Place and Date
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and
accurately described above by the proper shipping name, and are
classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all
respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable
International and National Governmental Regulations. I declare that
all of the applicable air transport requirements have been met.
FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SHIPMENT ACCEPTABLE FOR PASSENGER AIRCRAFT, THE SHIPMENT CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL INTENDED FOR USE IN OR
INCIDENT TO RESEARCH, MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ADR EUROPEAN TRANSPORT STATEMENT: CARRIAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1.1.4.2.1
Emergency Telephone Number
Additional Handling Information
[A typed signature may be used if the origin and destination are in the United States or its territories.]
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13
12
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COMPLETING THE SHIPPER'S DECLARATION
SHIPPER'S DECLARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS
(Provide at least three copies to the airline.)
Name/Title of Signatory
RADIOACTIVE
NON-RADIOACTIVE
This shipment is within the
limitations prescribed for:
(delete non applicable)
CARGO
AIRCRAFT
ONLY
Airport of Destination:
Shipment type:
(delete non-applicable)
Air Waybill No.
Page
of
Pages
Shipper's Reference Number
(optional)
PASSENGER
AND CARGO
AIRCRAFT
Signature
(see warning above)
Place and Date
I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and
accurately described above by the proper shipping name, and are
classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all
respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable
International and National Governmental Regulations. I declare that
all of the applicable air transport requirements have been met.
UN
or
ID
No.
Proper Shipping Name
Quantity and
type of packaging
Packing
Inst.
Class
or Division
(Subsidiary
Risk)
Pack-
ing
Group
NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Dangerous Goods Identification
Authorization
Shipper
Consignee
Two completed and signed copies of this Declaration must
be handed to the operator
TRANSPORT DETAILS
Airport of Departure
WARNING
Failure to comply with all respects with the applicable
Dangerous Goods Regulations may be in breach of
the applicable law, subject to legal penalties.
FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL SHIPMENT ACCEPTABLE FOR PASSENGER AIRCRAFT, THE SHIPMENT CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL INTENDED FOR USE IN OR
INCIDENT TO RESEARCH, MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ADR EUROPEAN TRANSPORT STATEMENT: CARRIAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1.1.4.2.1
Emergency Telephone Number
Additional Handling Information
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11
13
12
[A typed signature may be used if the origin and destination are in the United States or its territories.]
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2
3
4
6
5
7
8
9a
9b
9c 9d
9e
9f
9g
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SHIPPING UNLISTED SUBSTANCES
Determine that the substance is
not forbidden for air transportation.
1
To prepare your shipment for transportation by air,
follow these procedures in order, as they are listed.
Each step of this job aid is referenced directly from
the appropriate IATA Subsection, where additional
detailed instructions can be found.
Classify the substance by
comparing its properties, as
described on the MSDS with the
classification criteria described in
IATA Section 3.
2
Select the generic or n.o.s.
Proper Shipping Name that most
accurately describes the article
or substance and prepare your
commodity for shipment.
3
If your substance meets any of the criteria found
a.
in IATA Subsection 2.1.1, it must not be carried
on aircraft under any circumstance.
If it is listed in 4.2 List of Dangerous Goods
b.
as Forbidden for both Passenger and Cargo
Aircraft Only.
Obtain a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet
a.
(MSDS) for your substance. (Note: OSHA
requires manufacturers/importers to produce
an MSDS for each hazardous substance they
manufacture/import.)
Use the MSDS to obtain a description of the
b.
physical characteristics associated with your
substance. Among other information required
by law, each MSDS includes the following:
The identity of substance (chemical and
•
common names)
Physical/chemical characteristics of the
•
substance
Physical hazards (potential for fire,
•
explosion, etc.)
Information on exposure limits
•
Precautions for safe handling
•
Date of MSDS preparation, or most recent
•
change
Use the decision table on the next page to
c.
determine the proper UN Hazard Classification
and appropriate Packing Group.
Using IATA Table 4.1.A, find the UN Hazard
a.
Classification selected in Step 2 and select
the most appropriate
generic chemical name
(preferred) or
hazard description.
Generic or n.o.s. (not otherwise specified)
Proper Shipping Names that require the
addition of the technical chemical name in
parentheses immediately following the proper
shipping name are marked with the symbol “★”
in the List of Dangerous Goods (IATA 4.2).
Using the “
b.
Basic Dangerous Goods Shipping
Instructions” found on pages 1 through 4
of this job aid, refer to Step 2 and continue
processing your commodity for shipment.
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SHIPPING UNLISTED SUBSTANCES
If the MSDS characteristics of the
unlisted substance indicate that it is
a/an:
Then, to determine
UN Hazard Class,
refer to
Packing Group,
refer to
EXPLOSIVE
Prior to transport, the classification of all
new explosive devices, together with
compatibility group assignment and the
proper shipping name, must be approved
by the appropriate authority of the State of
manufacture.
Within the U.S., this is the Department
of Transportation, Office of Hazardous
Materials Special Permits and
Approvals.
IATA 3.1
Table 3.1 A
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GAS
IATA 3.2
-
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
IATA 3.3
IATA 3.3.2
Table 3.3 A
Table 3.3 B
FLAMMABLE SOLID
IATA 3.4
IATA 3.4.2.4
OXIDIZING SUBSTANCES OR ORGANIC
PEROXIDE
IATA 3.5
IATA 3.5.1.4
TOXIC AND INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE
IATA Subsection 3.6
IATA 3.6.1.3
IATA 3.6.1.5.1
Table 3.6 A
Table 3.6 B
Figure 3. 6 C
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
IATA 3.7
IATA Section 10
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CORROSIVES
IATA 3.8
IATA 3.8.2
MISCELLANEOUS DANGEROUS
GOODS
IATA 3.9
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ARTICLES AND SUBSTANCES WITH
MULTIPLE HAZARDS
IATA 3.10
Table 3.10 A
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SHIPPING VARIATIONS
In most situations, preparing your dangerous
goods packages in accordance with basic
shipping instructions will be adequate; however,
certain types of shipments will require additional
processing.
Each step of this job aid (which is designed to
assist you in identifying when additional shipping
information is required) is referenced directly to
the appropriate IATA Subsection, where detailed
instructions can be found.
Mixtures and Solutions not listed
by name (IATA 4.1.3)
Overpacks (IATA 5.0.1.5)
Classify your substance by comparing its
a.
properties, as described on the MSDS, with
the classification criteria in IATA Section 3 and
determine the Proper Shipping Name.
Ensure your mixture or solution is described (on
b.
the package and Shipper’s Declaration) by the
most appropriate Proper Shipping Name.
A mixture or solution containing a
•
predominant substance listed by name in
the IATA List of Dangerous Goods, together
with one or more substances not subject
to regulation, and/or traces of one or more
substances not subject to regulation,
must be identified by name in the List of
Dangerous Goods. (IATA 4.1.3.1)
Unless all markings representative of all
•
dangerous goods in the overpack are clearly
visible, the overpack must be marked with
the word “Overpack”, and all the package
markings required by 7.1.5. These markings
must be reproduced on the outside of the
overpack.
Packaging specification markings must
•
not be reproduced on the overpack. The
overpack marking is an indication that
packages contained within comply with
prescribed specifications.
When your complete shipment consists of
•
more than one overpack, the total quantity
of dangerous goods contained in each
overpack, as described on the Shipper’s
Declaration, must be indicated on the
overpack.
To facilitate identification, loading, and
•
notification, an identification mark (which
can be any alpha-numeric format) should be
indicated on the Shipper’s Declaration and
marked on the package. Where an overpack
contains more than one UN number, the
total quantity of dangerous goods should be
shown by UN number.
c. Ensure that all labels required on packages in
the overpack are clearly visible on the outside
of the overpack (IATA 7.2.7).
d. List individual package information on the
Shipper’s Declaration (
in the Nature and
Quantity of Dangerous Goods section) first
and include the wording “
Overpack Used”
immediately after all relevant entries related to
the packages within the overpack.
Multiple overpacks with identical contents
should be identified as
“Overpack Used
X (number of identical overpacks),” while
multiple overpacks with different contents
should be listed separately (IATA 8.1.6.9.2
Step 7).
Ensure that each package contained in the
a.
overpack has been properly packaged, marked,
and labeled and that the overpack does not
contain packages of different substances which
might react dangerously with each other or of
dangerous goods which require segregation
according to IATA Table 9.3.A.
Prepare the overpack for shipment in
b.
accordance with IATA 7.1.4.
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SHIPPING VARIATIONS
Dangerous Goods
in Excepted Quantities
Consumer Commodities
(IATA Packing Instruction 910)
Ensure your commodities are packaged in
a.
a form intended or suitable for retail sale for
purposes of personal care or household use.
Prepare your commodity for shipment in
b.
accordance with Packing Instruction 910.
Although items prepared under this instruction
are exempt from the General Packing
Requirements of IATA 5.0, they must meet the
standards outline listed in the instruction, to
include:
Passing a 4-foot drop test
•
Sufficient outage to prevent leakage
•
Closures held securely in place
•
Sufficient cushioning and absorbent
•
materials
Mark and label your package as:
c.
Consumer Commodity
•
(which is the Proper
Shipping Name found in IATA 4.2)
ID 8000 (note the letters “ID”)
•
Miscellaneous (Class 9) label
•
Ensure the gross weight of your shipment is
d.
shown on the Shipper’s Declaration:
For a single package, use the actual gross
•
weight of the package.
For more than one package, use either the
•
actual gross weight of each package or the
average weight of the packages.
Consumer Commodity shipments are exempt
e.
from the USG-12 requirement to provide a 24-
hour emergency telephone number
Dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities
are exempt from normal dangerous goods
marking, labelling, documentation, and loading
requirements; however, they must be shipped in
accordance with IATA 2.7.
Using the EQ Code from Column E of 4.2, go
a.
to Table 2.7 A to determine maximum inner and
outer capacities for your commodity.
Ensure your packaging complies with IATA 2.7.8
b.
and IATA 2.7.9:
Strong, rigid, well-constructed outer package
•
Passing drop and stacking tests
•
Watertight intermediate packaging for each
•
inner container
Closures held securely in place
•
Sufficient cushioning and absorbent
•
materials
Complete and apply the Excepted Quantities
c.
package marking (IATA Figure 2.7.B) to your
package. This may be in label form. (IATA 2.7.6)
A Shipper’s Declaration is not required for
Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities (IATA
2.7.7.1).
Enter the words “
d.
Dangerous Goods in Excepted
Quantities” in the
Nature and Quantity of
Goods section of your Air Waybill (IATA
2.7.8.2).
A package containing dangerous goods in
e.
excepted quantities must not contain other
dangerous goods that require a shipper’s
declaration. (IATA 2.7.5.2)
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SHIPPING VARIATIONS
Infectious Substances (IATA 3.6.2)
Dry Ice (UN 1845) Shipped by Itself
or used as a Refrigerant
Infectious substances are substances containing
micro-organisms that are known or reasonably
expected to cause disease in humans or animals.
Determine the Proper Shipping Name:
a.
Infectious substance, affecting humans
•
UN2814
Infectious substance, affecting animals
•
only
UN2900
Special Provision 140 requires the technical
name of the hazard to be entered in brackets
on the Declaration form, following the PSN, but
not on the package.
Use IATA Packing Instruction 602.
b.
Ensure your packaging complies with IATA
•
5.0.2, meets the testing requirements
outlined in IATA 6.5, and includes:
A watertight primary receptacle with
-
sufficient room for expansion of liquids
A watertight secondary receptacle
-
Absorbent material between the primary
-
and secondary receptacle (must be
sufficient to absorb the entire contents of
all primary receptacles)
An outer packaging
-
Place an itemized list of the package
•
contents between the secondary and outer
packaging.
Ensure that, in addition to other marking and
c.
labeling requirements (see IATA Table 6.0.E),
THE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
OF A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
SHIPMENT is included in the package markings
[IATA 7.1.5.1(f)].
Contact the consignee before turning the
d.
shipment over to a carrier for transport to verify
that the substance may be legally delivered to
their location.
Ensure the Shipper’s Declaration includes:
e.
The name and telephone number of a
•
responsible person to be contacted in an
emergency
Use IATA Packing Instruction 904.
a.
Ensure your packaging complies with IATA 5.0.2
b.
and is designed to permit the release of carbon
dioxide gas (to prevent build-up of pressure that
could rupture the package).
Ensure that, in addition to other marking
c.
and labeling (Class 9 - Miscellaneous)
requirements, the net weight (in kilograms) of
dry ice within the shipment is marked on the
outside of the package. Refer to individual
airline loading procedures for dry ice quantity
limitations.
A Shipper’s Declaration is not required if
shipping Dry Ice Carbon Dioxide Solid with
no other hazard class in the package or when
shipping ONLY Dry Ice.
Enter the following in the Nature and Quantity of
d.
Goods section of the air waybill
Nature and Quantity of Goods
(Incl. Dimensions of Volume
Carbon dioxide, solid
9 UN 1845
2 x 25 kg
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SHIPPING DIFFERENT DANGEROUS GOODS (IN ONE PACKAGE)
Identify the Proper Shipping Name
for each commodity you wish to
ship.
1
To prepare shipments of different dangerous goods
packed in one outer package for transportation
by air, follow the procedures in order, as they are
listed.
Each step of this job aid is referenced directly from
the appropriate IATA Subsection, where additional
detailed instructions can be found.
Insure the dangerous goods do not react
a.
dangerously with each other and cause:
Combustion and/or evolution of considerable
•
heat.
Evolution of flammable, toxic or ashyxiant
•
gases.
The formation of corrosive or unstable
•
substances.
The dangerous goods do not require
b.
segregation (IATA Table 9.3.A).
The package does not contain 6.2 and
c.
unrelated types of dangerous goods
The inner packaging and quantity used for
d.
each item of dangerous goods and the quantity
complies with each dangerous goods packaging
instruction.
The outer package is permitted by each
e.
dangerous good.
The package as prepared for shipment meets
f.
the specification performance test for the
most restrictive packing group of a substance
contained in the package.
The quantities of different dangerous goods
g.
must be such that “Q” does not exceed the
value of 1.
To calculate the Q Value, use the following
a.
formula:
n1
n2
n3
Q = ____ + _____ + _____ . . .
M1
M2
M3
n
•
1 represents the quantity of the first
commodity that you wish to ship.
M
•
1 represents the maximum quantity of
your first commodity which can be shipped
in accordance with the applicable Packing
Instruction.
Calculate the Q Value for the
commodities you have selected.
(IATA 5.0.2.11)
2
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SHIPPING DIFFERENT DANGEROUS GOODS (IN ONE PACKAGE)
n
•
2 represents the quantity of the second
commodity that you wish to ship.
M
•
2 represents the maximum quantity of your
second commodity which can be shipped
in accordance with the applicable Packing
Instruction.
b. The Q Value calculated must not exceed 1.0. If
the Q Value exceeds 1.0 you may:
Try to calculate the Q Value using “Cargo
•
Aircraft Only” Packing Instructions, or
Ship the items in separate packages.
•
c. The following dangerous goods do not need to
be taken into account in the calculation of the
“Q” value:
Dry Ice UN 1845
•
Those where Columns H, J, and L of the
•
List of Dangerous Goods indicate “No Limit”
Those with the same UN number, packing
•
group and physical state (i.e. solid or liquid),
provided they are the only dangerous goods
in the package and the total net quantity
does not exceed the maximum net quantity
shown in the list of dangerous goods.
d. For packages containing dangerous goods
where the letter “G” follows the quantity amount
in Column J, or L in the list of dangerous goods,
the gross weight of the completed package
does not exceed the lowest applicable gross
weight.
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SHIPPING DIFFERENT DANGEROUS GOODS (IN ONE PACKAGE)
Sample
Q V
alue Calculation
Substance
Proper
Shipping
Name
Net Quantity per package
to be
Shipped (n
1)
Q V
alue Calculation
Passenger or Cargo Aircraft
Cargo Aircraft Only
Packing
Instruction
Maximum
Qty (M
1)
n 1/M
1
Package Q V
alue
Packing
Instruction
Maximum
Qty (M
1)
n 1/M
1
Package Q V
alue
Ferrosilicon (with 50% silicon)
10 kgs
422
25 kg
10 kg/25 kg
.4
421
100 kg
10 kg/100 kg
.1
Ethyl Formate
4 L
305
5L
4 L/5 L
.8
307
60 L
4 L/60 L
.07
T
otal Q V
alue of Shipment
(Cannot combine - Q value greater than 1.0)
1.2
T
otal Q V
alue of Shipment
(Cannot combine - Q value greater than 1.0)
.17
Substance
Proper
Shipping
Name
Net Quantity per package
to be
Shipped (n
1)
Q V
alue Calculation
Passenger or Cargo Aircraft
Cargo Aircraft Only
Packing
Instruction
Maximum
Qty (M
1)
n 1/M
1
Package Q V
alue
Packing
Instruction
Maximum
Qty (M
1)
n 1/M
1
Package Q V
alue
T
otal Q V
alue of Shipment
(Cannot combine - Q value greater than 1.0)
T
otal Q V
alue of Shipment
(Cannot combine - Q value greater than 1.0)
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SHIPPING DIFFERENT DANGEROUS GOODS (IN ONE PACKAGE)
Prepare your shipment using the
Packing Instructions selected.
3
Mark your package in accordance
with IATA 7.1.5.
4
Label your package in accordance
with IATA 7.2.
5
Complete the Shipper's Declaration
in accordance with IATA 8.1.5.
6
Review State and/or Operator Variations which
apply to the Packing Instruction applicable to each
commodity in your shipment.
(State and/or Operator Variations are listed at the
beginning of each Packing Instruction.)
State Variations are listed in IATA 2.9.2.
•
Operator Variations are listed in IATA 2.9.4.
•
For each package requiring labelling:
a.
Remove or totally obliterate any irrelevant
•
labelling already on the package.
Use only labels of durable quality and
•
correct specification (IATA 7.2.1).
Securely affix labels to your package in the
•
correct location(s). Labels must be located
on the same surface of the package near
the Proper Shipping Name marking if the
package dimensions are adequate (IATA
7.2.6.2.1).
Ensure that labels are readily visible and not
•
obscured or overlapped at all by any of the
packaging or by any other label.
Hazard Labels
b.
Labels identifying the primary and
•
subsidiary hazards of the dangerous goods
must bear the class or division number as
required in IATA 7.3.
Questions?
Call us at
1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339
Say “Dangerous Goods”
or
Press “81” (which will provide
direct access to the Dangerous Goods/
Hazardous Materials Hotline).
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