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releases are not expected in accidents except those of
utmost severity.
Radioactive White-I labels indicate radiation levels
outside single, isolated, undamaged packages are very
low (less than 0.005 mSv/h (0.5 mRem/hr)).
Radioactive Yellow-II and Yellow-III labeled packages
have higher radiation levels. The transport index (TI) on
the label identifies the maximum radiation level in
mRem/h one meter from a single, isolated, undamaged
package.
Radiation from the package contents, usually in durable
metal capsules, can be detected by most radiation
instruments.
Water from cargo fire control is not expected to cause
pollution.
3) Fire or Explosion
Packaging can burn completely without risk of content
loss from sealed source capsule.
Radioactivity does not change flammability or other
properties of materials.
Radioactive source capsules and Type B packages are
designed and evaluated to withstand total engulfment
in flames at temperatures of 800°C (1475°F) for a period
of 30 minutes.
Public Safety
CALL EMERGENCY REPSONSE Telephone number on
Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper is not available or
there is no answer, refer to the appropriate telephone
number listed on the inside back cover of the DOT
Emergency Response Guidebook.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHONE #:1-800-535-5053 (US & Canada)
1-352-323-3500
