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required gases to be shipped directly to the site. If previously purchased gases are to
be shipped, the original cartons can be used. If new cartons must be used, refer to the
old shipping packages for the required labeling.
WARNING
Do not ship canisters installed in the HAPSITE ER; they are still
hazardous and can damage the unit during transport.
The regulations governing shipments of hazardous goods are found in the DOT
portion of the Code of Federal Regulations: Part 171, 172 and 173 of 49 C.F.R. The
gas canisters, pressurized, are classified as hazardous materials under Section
172.101. When shipped from INFICON, they meet all the packaging requirements set
forth in Section 173.
Federal Express, UPS, and the passenger airlines are forbidden to accept such cargo
unless it is accompanied with the required "Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous
Goods" in four copies. Both FedEx and UPS have their own version and will provide
instructions. The generic version, for use with airlines, is shown after page C-3, and
for instructions on filling out the form, see below.
In filling out the form, it is important to be precise. In the "Transport Details" box, firmly
cross out the term "Cargo Aircraft Only." To the right of the box, cross out the term
"Radioactive."
The "Proper Shipping Name" and "UN or ID NO." are either:
• Nitrogen, Compressed, UN 1066, or
• Compressed Gases, n. o. s., UN 1956 respectively (Bromo-pentafluorobenzene,
Nitrogen)
The "Class or Division" is 2.2. "Packing Group" and "Subsidiary Risk" are left blank.
"Quantity and Type of Packing" for a single six-pack would read: 6 DOT 2M Canisters
in Fiberboard Box X 0.04 Kg .
For two six-packs in a single larger box (which must carry the green diamond and
other placarding), this would read: 12 DOT 2M Canisters in 2 Fiberboard Boxes X 0.08
Kg (Overpack Used). The Kg number refers to the total mass of the gas, not the gross
weight.
In the "Packing Inst." column write 200. The "Authorization" column is left blank. The
signature section is very important; fill it out completely.
The "Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods" is a "Style F83R" from Label master
in Chicago; their phone number is 800 621-5808. They are carbon-less, four-part
forms and may be available from local stationary suppliers. The form, and all its
copies, must have red markings along the borders; black and white copies will not be
accepted.