What is a Category B box?

Category B infectious substances are infectious but do not meet the criteria for Category A (i.e., they are not capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening, or fatal disease when exposed to humans or animals).

Does category B require a Class 6 label on box?

If the culture being sent is not listed by IATA as a Category A infectious substance, then it can legally be sent as a “Biological Substance, Category B,” eliminating the need to prepare a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods or to use a UN-certified container with the Class 6 hazard label.

What is Category B dangerous goods?

Category B classifies an infectious substance as not in a form generally capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs. This includes infectious substances transported for diagnostic or investigational purposes.

What information is required on all Category B packages?

The name and address of the shipper and recipient must be marked on the package. “Biological Substance, Category B” must appear in 6-mm-high text on the outer package adjacent to a diamond-shaped mark like the one shown here. The UN 3373 marking must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45 degrees.

How do I package a category B?

The words “Biological Substance, Category B” should be clearly stated on the outer package with the letters at least 6 mm high. Beside the text, there should also be a diamond shaped marking containing the text “UN3373” at a 45° angle. Each side of the marking should measure at least 50 mm.

Are category B packages reusable?

For Category B packages, the U.S. DOT requires a package manufacturer to provide similar instructions for use for Category B packages. Therefore, to reuse a Category B package the shipper must refer to the original instructions for use.

When packing Category B what should be marked on the package?

The proper shipping name “Biological substances, Category B” must be marked on the outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark in letters that are at least 6 mm (0.24 inches) high.

Is a shipper’s declaration required for Category B?

Biological Substances, Category B and Dry ice are dangerous goods, a Shipper’s Declaration is not required.

How do I send my biological substance Category B?

The proper shipping name “BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCE, CATEGORY B” in letters at least 6 mm high shall be marked on the outer packaging adjacent to the diamond-shaped mark.

Which labels are required when shipping a Category B substance dry ice?

In the “Nature and Quantity of Goods” box of the air waybill you must show the text “DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMEN” or “Clinical Specimen” or “Biological Substance, Category B” and “UN3373” If your package contains dry ice, you would also need to write “Dry Ice 9 UN1845” and the number of packages and the net quantity of dry ice …

What is a Category B specimen?

Category B Specimens: Category B specimens are infectious substances not in a form generally capable of causing permanent disability or life-threatening or fatal disease in otherwise healthy humans or animals when exposure to it occurs.