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Our new Class 6.2 Category A and Category B products comply with all applicable regulations, including UN, US DOT, ICAO, IATA, CDC, and USPS.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an information note on the correct methods for shipping swine flu specimens and virus isolates. Specimens collected directly from humans or animals that are suspected of being infected with the A(H1N1) virus, or have been confirmed as being infected, should be shipped as UN 3373 Category B infectious substances, while cultures must be shipped as UN 2814 Category A infectious substances.
For further guidance, see this instruction sheet (PDF), directly from the WHO website.
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Large Biological Shipper – 11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5"
Components:
•Box (11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5")
•Primary bag (9" x 12") with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag (6" x 8.5"), 95 kPa approved
•Absorbent strip (4.25" x 2.25")
•Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Dimensions: 11.25" x 6.625" x 3.5" (28.58 cm x 16.83 cm x 8.89 cm)
Shipping Weight: 0.55–0.6 lbs. (0.25–0.27 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF250
PK-INF250B With bubble wrap
This biological shipper was tested and approved to ship category B biological substances. Outer box is printed with UN3373, Biological Substances Category B and the Transport Canada TC-125-1B marking. These kits meet the requirements for Transport Canada, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO and IMDG.
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Small Biological Shipper – 9" x 4" x 4"
Components:
•Box (9" x 4" x 4")
•Primary bag (7" x 8") with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag (6" x 8.5"), 95 kPa approved
•Absorbent strip (4.25" x 2.25")
•Optional 13.75" x 6" compartmental bubble wrap (six 2" pouches)
Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 4" (22.86 cm x 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm)
Shipping Weight: 0.4–0.45 lbs. (0.18–0.2 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF210
PK-INF210B With bubble wrap
This biological shipper was tested and approved to ship category B biological substances. Outer box is printed with UN3373, Biological Substances Category B and the Transport Canada TC-125-1B marking. These kits meet the requirements for Transport Canada, 49 CFR, IATA/ICAO and IMDG.
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Dual Leakproof Bag System
Components:
•Primary bag with biohazard marking
•Secondary bag, 95 kPa approved
Shipping Weight: 0.05 lbs. (0.02 kg)
Product Codes: PK-INF710 7" x 8" (17.78 cm x 20.32 cm) Primary,
6" x 8.5" (15.24 cm x 21.59 cm) Secondary
PK-INF740 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm) Primary,
11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm) Secondary
These leakproof bag systems contains two bags. The primary is a liquid-tight zip style bag with a vapor barrier which is then placed into a secondary pressure tested tape-sealed bag. Available in two sizes. Information printed on the bags is in English, French and Spanish.
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Primary Zip-Top Leakproof Bags
Shipping Weight: 0.03 lbs. (0.01 kg)
Product Codes: PK-BI4754PE 7" x 8" (17.78 cm x 20.32 cm)
PK-BI4755PE 9" x 12" (22.86 cm x 30.48 cm)
Primary leakproof vapor barrier bags with trilingual biohazard label, sold in two sizes.
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Secondary Hydrostatically Tested Leakproof Bags
Shipping Weight: 0.04–0.12 lbs. (0.02–0.05 kg)
Product Codes: BI-BIOBAG1 6" x 8.5" (15.24 cm x 21.59 cm)
BI-BIOBAG2 11" x 12" (27.94 cm x 30.48 cm)
Our secondary bags have been hydrostatically tested to meet 95 kPa, and are printed 2 color in three languages.
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