UN3507URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE, RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, EXCEPTED PACKAGE, less than 0.1 kg per package, non-fissile or fissile-excepted

P603 This instruction applies to UN 3507. The following packagings are authorized provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 and the special packing provisions of 4.1.9.1.2, 4.1.9.1.4 and 4.1.9.1.7 are met: Packagings consisting of: (a) Metal or plastics primary receptacle(s); in (b) Leakproof rigid secondary packaging(s); in (c) A rigid outer packaging: Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); Boxes (4A, 4B, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2); Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Additional requirements: P rimary inner receptacles shall be packed in secondary packagings in a way that, under normal conditions of transport, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents into the secondary packaging. Secondary packagings shall be secured in outer packagings with suitable cushioning material to prevent movement. If multiple primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they shall be either individually wrapped or separated so as to prevent contact between them. The contents shall comply with the provisions of 2.7.2.4.5.2. The provisions of 6.4.4 shall be met. In the case of fissile-excepted material, limits specified in 2.7.2.3.5 shall be met. ⊗

“Fissile-excepted” applies only to those fissile materials and packages containing fissile material which are excepted in accordance with 2.7.2.3.5.

In accordance with 2.0.3.5, this radioactive material in an excepted package possessing toxic and corrosive properties is classified in class 6.1 with radioactivity and corrosivity subsidiary hazards. Uranium hexafluoride may be classified under this entry only if the conditions of 2.7.2.4.1.2, 2.7.2.4.1.5, 2.7.2.4.5.2 and, for fissile-excepted material, of 2.7.2.3.5 are met. In addition to the provisions applicable to the transport of class 6.1 substances with a corrosivity subsidiary hazard, the provisions of 5.1.3.2, 5.1.5.2.2, 5.1.5.4.1.2, 7.1.4.5.9, 7.1.4.5.10, 7.1.4.5.12, and 7.8.4.1 to 7.8.4.6 shall apply. No class 7 label is required to be displayed.

Taking account of any supplementary requirements specified in the transport documents.

Segregation as for class 8. However, in relation to class 7, no segregation needs to be applied.