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Dangerous Goods Regulation

PACKING INSTRUCTION 650 (continued)

Packages must be prepared as follows:
(a) For liquidsubstances:
• The primary receptacle(s) must be leakproof and must not contain more than 1L;
• The secondary packaging must be leak proof;
• If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be either individually
wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them;
• Absorbent material must be placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary packaging. The absorbent
material, such as cotton wool, must be in sufficient quantity to absorb the entire contents of the primary
receptacle(s) so that any release of the liquid substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning
material or of the outer packaging;
• The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging must be capable of withstanding, without leakage,
aninternal pressure of 95k Pain the range of -40°C to 55°C (-40°F to 130°F}.
Note:
The capability of a packaging to withstand an internal pressure without leakage that produces the specified
pressure differential should be determined by testing samples of primary receptacles or secondary packagings.
Pressure differential is the difference between the pressure exerted on the inside of the receptacle or packaging
and the pressure on the outside.The appropriate test method should be selected based on receptacle or
packaging type. Acceptable test methods include any method that produces the required pressure differential
between the inside and outside of a primary receptacle or a secondary packaging. The test may be conducted
using internal hydraulic or pneumatic pressure (gauge) or external vacuum test methods. Internal hydraulic or
pneumatic pressure can be applied in most cases as the required pressure differential can be achieved under
most circumstances. An external vacuum test is not acceptable if the specified pressure differential is not achieved
and maintained. The external vacuum test is a generally acceptable method for rigid receptacles and
packagings but is not normally acceptable for:
 flexible receptacles and flexible packagings;
 receptacles and packagings filled and closed under a absolute atmospheric pressure lower than 95
kPa.
 The outer packaging must not contain more than 4L.This quantity excludes ice, dry ice or liquid
nitrogen when used to keep specimens cold.
(b) For solid substances:
• The primary receptacle(s)must be sift proof and must not exceed the outerpackaging weight limit;
• The secondary packaging must be sift proof;
• If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they must be either individually
wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them; ·
• Except for packages containing body parts,organs or wholebodies,the outerpackaging must not contain more
than 4kg. This quantity excludesice,dry ice or liquid nitrogen when used to keep specimen scold;
• If there is any doubt as to whether or not residual liquid may be present in the primary receptacle during transport
then a packaging suitable for liquids, including absorbent materials, must be used.
-An itemized list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging.
At least one surface of the outer packaging must have a minimum dimension of 100 mm x 100 mm (4 in x 4 in).
The completed package must be capable of successfully passing the drop test described in 6.5.1.1except that the
height of the drop must not be less than 1.2 m. Following the appropriate drop sequence, there must be no leakage
from the primary receptacle(s) which must remain protected by absorbent material,when required,in these secondary
packaging.