How do you label radioactive materials?

How do you label radioactive materials?

Some of the markings on a radioactive material package include the following:

  1. Proper Shipping Name, Package type, and UN identification number (e.g., Radioactive material, Type A package, UN 2915)
  2. “Radioactive LSA” (low specific activity) or “Radioactive SCO”1 (surface contaminated objects) (if applicable)

What factors determine the Class 7 radioactive label category?

(b) The proper label to affix to a package of Class 7 (radioactive) material is based on the radiation level at the surface of the package and the transport index. The proper category of label must be determined in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

What is a Class 7 shipment?

Commonly transported class 7 dangerous goods include enriched uranium, radioactive ores, isotopes and some medical equipments or parts.

What is a Class 7 product?

Product: A thing or a service that has been made for sale in the market. Brand: A special identification or name that is associated with a product. Branding: Stamping a product with a particular name or sign.

What is Type A radioactive material?

Radioactive materials with higher specific activity levels are shipped in Type A packages. Typically, Type A packages are used to transport radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive materials for medical use) and certain regulatory qualified industrial products.

What is a Class 7 radioactive material?

Class 7 Radioactive Material is defined as any substance with a specific activity greater than 70 kBq/kg (70 Bq/g). This means that virtually all radioactive material used in hospital settings would fall under the Class 7 Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations.

How should a package of radioactive material be labeled?

(a) Unless excepted from labeling by §§ 173.421 through 173.427 of this subchapter, each package of radioactive material must be labeled as provided in this section. (b) The proper label to affix to a package of Class 7 (radioactive) material is based on the radiation level at the surface of the package and the transport index.

Where do I find the Transport Index on a radioactive label?

This information is listed only on Radioactive I, II, and III labels. Transport index is located in the black bordered rectangular box just above the radiation Class number “7”. The transport index is determined by the shipper that helps provide control over radiation exposure and establish transport controls.

What is the maximum surface radiation level required for radioactivity labels?

For example, a package with a transport index of 0.8 and a maximum surface radiation level of 0.6 millisievert (60 millirems) per hour must bear a RADIOACTIVE YELLOW-III label. (c) Category of label to be applied to Class 7 (radioactive) materials packages: