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Module 3 - Limitations on Dangerous Goods Travelling By Air Page 27 of 32

Specimens, non-infectious

 
 
 
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Permitted in or as carry-on-baggage
YES
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Permitted in or as checked baggage
YES
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The approval of the operator(s) is required
 NO
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The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
 NO
 
 
 
Special Provision A180 (Summary)
 
Non-infectious specimens, such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates containing small quantities of:UN 1170, UN 1198, UN 1987, or UN 1219 are not subject to these Regulations provided the following packing and marking requirements are met:

(a)  specimens are:

(1)  wrapped in paper towel and/or cheesecloth moistened with alcohol or an alcohol solution and then placed in a plastic bag that is heat-sealed. Any free liquid in the bag must not exceed 30 mL; or

(2)  placed in vials or other rigid containers with no more than 30 mL of alcohol or an alcohol solution;

 

(b)  the prepared specimens are then placed in a plastic bag that is then heat-sealed;

(c)  the bagged specimens are then placed inside a another plastic bag with absorbent material then heat-sealed.

(d)  the finished bag is then placed in a strong outer packaging with suitable cushioning material;

(e)  the total quantity of flammable liquid per outer packaging must not exceed 1 L; and

(f)  the completed package is marked “scientific research specimens, not restricted Special Provision A180 applies”.

 

The words “not restricted”and the special provison number A180 must be included in the description of the substance on the Air Waybill as required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

 

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