{"operation":"document","citation":"23-0096","title":"Airborne Labs International, Inc. — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2024-03-27","effective_on":null,"summary":"23-0096 response to Airborne Labs International, Inc. concerning 172.101, 173.115.","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-23-0096.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-23-0096.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-interpretation-23-0096","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2024-03/230096.pdf","body":"<<>>\n\nU.S. Department\nof Transportation\nPipeline and Hazardous\nMaterials Safety\nAdministration\n1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE\nWashington, DC 20590\nMarch 27, 2024\nAniyah Volpe\nShipping Administrator Coordinator\nAirborne Labs International, Inc.\n22C World’s Fair Drive\nSomerset, NJ 08873\nReference No. 23-0096\nDear Ms. Volpe:\nThis letter is in response to your October 26, 2023, email and subsequent conversation with a\nmember of my staff requesting clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49\nCFR Parts 171-180) applicable to customer shipments of carbon dioxide (CO2) sent to your\ncompany laboratory for quality control testing of a liquid CO2 source. Specifically, your\ncompany provides sampling kits, accompanied by specific instructions, for the collection and\nshipment of non-liquid phase CO2 in bags and mini-cylinders. You note that the CO2 samples\ncollected in the sample bags are essentially at atmospheric pressure, and the CO2 in the sample\nmini-cylinders is at 25 psig or less, where the mini-cylinders incorporate a check valve to limit\nthe pressure of the contents. It is your understanding, based on the classification criteria for\nDivision 2.2 gases, that CO2 transported in containers at these pressures is not regulated as a\nhazardous material and request confirmation.\nYour understanding is correct. While CO2 is listed in the § 172.101 hazardous materials table as\na Division 2.2 gas, the CO2 as described in your email does not meet the definition of a Division\n2.2 gas when transported in a container at pressures below 29.0 psig at 68 °F (20 °C), nor is it\ntransported as a liquified gas or cryogenic liquid (see § 173.115(b)). Furthermore, it would\nremain not regulated, provided that it does not meet the criteria for a hazardous waste, hazardous\nsubstance, marine pollutant, or any other hazard class or division.\nI hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if we can be of further assistance.\nSincerely,\nDirk Der Kinderen\nChief, Standards Development Branch\nStandards and Rulemaking Division\n\n<<>>\n\nCasey\n23-0096\nFrom: INFOCNTR (PHMSA)\nTo: Dodd, Alice (PHMSA)\nCc: Hazmat Interps\nSubject: FW: Request for DOT Letter of Interpretation – Non-Hazardous Sampling Kits\nDate: Thursday, October 26, 2023 3:57:12 PM\nAttachments: image001.png\nSOP-S-01 Rev7 ALI - No-Haz Final Product Instructions & SnowQuik LPM.pdf\nALI-IATA-Definition and FedEx Letter 2023 (2).pdf\nIATA Guidelines Letter for Non-Haz Sampling Kit.pdf\nImportance: High\nHi Alice,\nPlease see the below interpretation request. Let us know if you need anything.\nSincerely,\nJanaye\nFrom: Aniyah Volpe \nSent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:35 PM\nTo: PHMSA HM InfoCenter \nCc: Mark Taylor ; Tracie Moran\n\nSubject: Request for DOT Letter of Interpretation – Non-Hazardous Sampling Kits\nImportance: High\nCAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Do\nnot click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content\nis safe.\nGood afternoon,\nTo whom it may concern,\nI hope this email finds you well. My name is Aniyah Volpe I’m writing on behalf of Airborne Labs\nInternational a Commercial Laboratory that specializes in CO2 sampling. I’m writing to request a\nLetter of Interpretation from the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding an issue we’ve been\nencountering with our No-Haz Sampling Kits in relation to carriers and foreign customs agents.\nWe have been experiencing a recurring problem where our kits are mistakenly classified as\nhazardous materials by carriers and foreign customs agents. This incorrect classification has led to\ndelays and complications in our shipping and export processes.\nFurthermore, foreign customs agents have also requested MSDS for our sampling kits, by us\nproviding the MSDS documentation would lead to the incorrect classification of our products as\nhazardous materials. The situation is counterproductive to our efforts to ensure the correct handling\nand classification of our products.\n\n<<>>\n\nIn light of these issues, we kindly request the DOT’s guidance and clarification in the form of a Letter\nof Interpretation. Specifically, we seek your guidance on how to prevent our Non-Hazardous\nsampling kits from being mistakenly categorized as hazardous materials, as well as how to handle\nrequests for MSDS in a manner that avoids the misclassification of our products.\nYour expertise and assistance in resolving this matter are highly valuable to us, as we are committed\nto upholding the safety, compliance, and efficiency of our operations. We believe that a formal\ninterpretation from the DOT will help clarify the regulations and guidelines governing the\ntransportation of our products and alleviate these issues.\nTo provide you with a more comprehensive understanding of our situation, I’ve attached a copy of\nour (FedEx letter with IATA instructions, our personal IATA instructions letter and our Final\nProduct CO2 manual) that we currently provide when customs does reach out regarding an issue.\nWe are sampling gaseous Carbon Dioxide; a division 2.2 Gas and our kits are designed to only hold\n25 PSIG of pressure. Thus, per IATA this isn’t hazmat as also confirmed by the attached FedEx Letter.\nWe appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your guidance. If you\nrequire any additional information or documentation from our end, please don’t hesitate to reach\nout to us.\nI look forward to your reply!\nKind regards,\n___________________________________\nAniyah Volpe\nShipping Administrator Coordinator\nAirborne Labs International, Inc.\n22C World’s Fair Drive\nSomerset, NJ 08873\nEmail: traffic@airbornelabs.com\nT: 732-302-1950\n\n<<>>\n\nIATA Guidelines for Non-Hazardous Sampling Kit\nReference to IATA Classification and Exceptions\nTo Whom It May Concern,\nI am writing to provide important information regarding our Non-Hazardous Sampling Kit and its\ncompliance with IATA guidelines.\nPlease refer to the IATA guidelines (2023 Edition), specifically detailed in the IATA Classification on\nPage 167, Section 3.2.2.2, pertaining to gases that fall under Division 2.2, including:\n(a) Gases which are asphyxiant – Gases that dilute or replace the oxygen normally in the atmosphere.\n(b) Gases that are oxidizing – Gases that may, generally by providing oxygen, cause or contribute to the\ncombustion of other materials more than air does.\n(c) Gases that do not come under other divisions.\nOur Non-Hazardous Sampling Kit, as indicated, does not contain gases falling under any of these\nclassifications. Therefore, it complies with the specified IATA guidelines for Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic\ngases.\nAdditionally, please refer to IATA Exceptions on Page 168, Section 3.2.2.4.1, (2023 Edition) which states\nthat (Gases of Division 2.2 are not subject to these regulations if they are transported at a pressure\nless than 200 kPa at 20°C and are not liquefied or refrigerated liquefied gases.) Our Non-Hazardous\nSampling Kit adheres to these criteria, confirming its exemption from certain IATA regulations.\nWe emphasize that our Non-Hazardous Sampling Kit poses no threat during transportation, as it\ncomplies with these IATA guidelines and exceptions. It is essential to recognize that the contents of this\nkit are Non-Hazardous and do not present any danger to individuals, property, or the environment.\nSincerely,\nShipping Department\n22C World’s Fair Drive\nSomerset, NJ 08873 USA\nEmail: traffic@airbornelabs.com\nPhone: 732-302-1950\n\n<<>>\n\nNon-Hazardous “No-Haz”\nDivision 2.2 Gas Sample Kit Shipments\nby I.A.T.A. Definition\nDear Customer,\nThis letter concerns shipment of non-compressed Division 2.2 (non-flammable, non-toxic) gases\nincluding, for example: air, carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2) argon (Ar) sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)\nsamples in limited quantities to our laboratory for quality control testing. We have been assured by recognized\nexperts at the International Compliance Center Ltd. and courier HAZMAT specialists that Division 2.2 gas\nsamples that are taken according to supplied directions and shipped in our No-Haz Sampling & Shipping Kits\n(which include gas sampling bags, minicyls and 1L steel NVR container) can be properly labeled and shipped as\na “non-hazardous commodity sample of no commercial value”. The technical reasons for this non-hazardous\nclassification of Division 2.2 gas samples taken in our “No-HAZ” kits are as follows:\n1.) Division 2.2 gases are those that have non-flammable and non-toxic properties. These gases are\nproperly classified as dangerous materials (hazmat) only when they are compressed or liquefied. A\ncompressed Division 2.2 gas is defined in IATA regulations as one which is “transported under pressure at or\nabove 200 kPag (gauge) = 2.97 atm = 43.7 psia (29 psig) @ 20oC\". This means that Division 2.2 gas samples\nshould not be classified as hazmat if it is contained and shipped at a pressure less than this “compressed gas”\ndefinition value. As the pressure inside of a gas sampling bag is essentially 0 psig (14.7 psia) @ 20oC, it does not\nmeet the conditions necessary for it to be IATA-defined as a hazardous material. Therefore non-compressed\nDivision 2.2 gases in a sample bag is not a Div. 2.2 hazmat. The weight of Division 2.2 gas contained within a 2-3\nx 2L sample bag is no more than approximately 37 g = 0.037 kg. The maximum acceptable amount of\ncompressed gas meeting Division 2.2 HAZMAT definition requirements for passenger aircraft is 75 kg and 150 kg\nfor cargo aircraft.\n2.) The same IATA “exemption” definition descriptions outlined for a gas sampling bag also pertain to a non-\ncompressed Division 2.2-defined gas samples stored in our minicyls. A minicyl is a small (ex. 75 – 500 cc [0.075\n– 0.5L]) capacity US DOT cylinder that can be charged with no more than 25 psig of Div. 2.2 gas (fill-limited by a\n25 psig check valve). Because of its design, the non-compressed, minimal amount (approx. 0.22-1.5L) of gas\nsample contained within a minicyl does not meet the definition of a Div 2.2 hazardous material. Therefore, non-\ncompressed Div. 2.2 gas sample contained in a minicyl is not IATA-defined as hazardous material as per it’s\n“exemptions” description.\n3.) Concerning our 1L NVR polished steel can, the customer takes a CO2 snow sample at their location and lets\nthe snow evaporate within this can. This empty NVR can is then clip-lidded and shipped back within our No-Haz\nkit for lab examination for any trace non-volatile residue (ex. Particulates). Therefore this container is shipped as\nan empty can.\nIt is the prerogative of your designed carrier to make a final decision concerning acceptance of\nyour shipment. However, based upon the sound technical data listed above, which indicates total compliance with\nboth the letter and spirit of IATA dangerous goods shipping regulations, ALI recommends that your kit sample\nbe properly labeled as a “non-hazardous industrial sample of no commercial value”.\nPlease see the attached confirmation of this letter’s contents by the Manager of Dangerous Goods – FedEx and\ncontact us if you require assistance with your sample shipment. . Dr. Don Pachuta\nPRESIDENT – AIRBORNE LABS INTERNATIONAL\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08872 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory\n\n<<>>\n\nCorporate Safety\n3670 Hacks Cross Road\nDangerous Goods Program:\nMemphis, TN 38125\nModule G\nFedEx®\nExpress\nJanuary 2023\nSubject: Airborne Labs International Gas Sample Kit Shipments\nTo Whom It May Concern:\nThe Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gas Sample Kit shipments (air, carbon dioxide, oxygen,\nnitrogen, argon, sulfur hexafluoride) are not Dangerous Goods according to the\nenclosed information from Airborne Labs International when prepared according to\nAirborne Labs instructions.\nThe samples are not dangerous goods when the pressure is below 200 kPa gauge\npressure (29 psig, 43.5 psia) according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (see\nsection 3.2.2.4.1). These shipments do not require dangerous goods marking, labeling,\nor documentation, and should NOT be rejected.\nPlease contact DG Administration at 1-901-375-6807 or 1-888-288-3786, or the DG\nHotline at 1-901-375-6806 prompt 4 or 1-800-463-3339, prompt 81, prompt 4 if you\nhave any questions concerning these shipments.\nSincerely,\nIg Leech II.\nThomas J. Leech, I!\nSr. Manager, Corporate Safety Dangerous Goods Programs\nShipments by I.A.T.A. Definition\" letter.\nNote: This letter is for use with Airborne Labs International, Inc., \"Non-Hazardous \"No-Haz\" Division 2.2 Gas Sample Kit\nmisinterpretations of this information.\ngovernment regulations. FedEx Express accepts no liability for loss or damage resulting from changes, errors, omissions, or\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz LCO2 Sampling Kit™\nfor Final Product Testing\nApplications\nUsing a SnowQuik™ Device\nALI Instructional Summary©\nTHESE INSTRUCTIONS & ALL KIT COMPONENTS\nMUST BE RETURNED\nTHANK YOU!\nALI PROPRIETARY / CONFIDENTIAL – FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY – NOT TO BE FURTHER DISTRIBUTED\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\n\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz LCO2 Sampling Kit™\nFinal Product Application Instructions\nA. SET UP\nA Flash Vaporizer-Pressure Regulator (VPR) MUST be employed for\nliquid CO2 (LCO2) sampling when using this No-Haz Kit!\nDANGER: DO NOT attempt to directly flow LCO2 into a\nsample bag or minicyl!\nLinks to relevant instructional sampling videos can be found at the end of this packet.\nA Complete Final Product Test Program requires:\n• (2) 2L Gas Sampling Bags\n• (1) Minicyl (2 if an H2O test is required)\n• (1) 1L NVR can snow sample\nAll to be taken from the same liquid-phase CO2 sampling port\n1) Ensure the sampling area is well ventilated & personal safety gear is worn.\nReview all CO2 Safety Data Sheets & safety instructional tips.\n2) Plug-in VPR (110 or 240 VAC models available) to an appropriate, properly\ngrounded outlet & allow 20 min warm-up. Attach T-fitting to VPR outlet. (SEE\nEXHIBIT 1)\n3) Install appropriate adapter fitting onto the LCO2 source valve to mate with the\nVPR’s 1/4” compression nut (Consult ALI for fitting adapter options if needed).\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nDANGER: DO NOT attempt to directly flow LCO2\ninto a sample bag or minicyl.\nVPR\nALWAYS use a Flash\nVaporizer-Pressure\nRegulator when sampling\nLCO2\nIf you have any questions about\nsafe and proper LCO2 sampling,\nplease contact us at\nlabservices@airbornelabs.com.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nUsing ALI True Blue™ Sampling Bags\nB. LIQUID PHASE SAMPLING: 2L GAS SAMPLING BAGS\n(2 BAG SAMPLES REQUIRED)\n4) Securely attach the fully warmed VPR to LCO2 source valve. Ensure closure of\nVPR ball valve at this point.\n5) Open the LCO2 source valve & adjust VPR to deliver between 25 - 30 psig.\n6) Open the VPR ball valve & purge the system for about 15 sec.\n7) While purging - attach a gas sampling bag to the stiff FEP end of the T-fitting.\n8) Open the bag’s valve about ¼ - ½ turn MAX & allow it to fill. After it is about ¾\ngas filled - detach it & gently press most of the gas out (bag flush). Next, re-attach\nthe bag & allow it to fill again to about 2/3 (66%) full MAX*. (SEE EXHIBIT 2)\n*WARNING: Overfilling may cause sample bag rupture during air transport!\n9) Close the bag valve - ID label it (SEE EXHIBIT 3), add the PTFE port cap & store\nit in the shipping case (upper tray) (SEE EXHIBIT 4)\n10) Repeat steps #7 - 9 using 2nd bag. Keep the gas flowing for minicyl sampling\nduring steps #11-13.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nUsing ALI True Blue™ Sampling Bags\nCAUTION: Perform sampling in a well-ventilated area. Wear all needed safety equipment.\nExhibit 1 Exhibit 2\n2/3 Capacity\nfilled MAX.\nExhibit 3 Exhibit 4\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nUsing ALI Minicyls\nC. LIQUID PHASE SAMPLING: 75 – 300 CC MINICYLS\n(2 MINICYL SAMPLES REQUIRED IF AN H2O TEST IS NEEDED)\n11) While still flushing the VPR, detach T-fitting from VPR & attach the short ST-1\ntransfer line. Purge the system for about 15 seconds. (SEE EXHIBIT 5)\n12) Securely attach minicyl’s check valve inlet side to ST-1. Close ball valve and\nadjust VPR pressure to 25 - 30 psig. Next, open the ball valve and FULLY open\nthe minicyl’s inlet valve - then outlet valve IN THAT ORDER.\n13) Allow the minicyl to purge for about 5 min – then close the minicyl outlet valve -\nwait 5 sec - then close its inlet valve IN THAT ORDER. Next, close the VPR ball\nvalve. (SEE EXHIBIT 6)\n14) Detach minicyl from ST-1, ID label it, return end caps & store in the shipping\ncase. If a 2nd minicyl was included for H2O testing, open VPR ball valve and repeat\nsteps #12 – 13. (SEE EXHIBITS 7 & 8)\n15) Shut off LCO2 source valve - open VPR ball valve - allow VPR to depressurize -\nunplug VPR & detach. Return the ST-1 into shipping case. Re-cap the VPR & after\ncooling, return VPR to its storage container.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nUsing ALI Minicyls\nCAUTION: Perform sampling in a well-ventilated area. Wear all needed safety equipment.\nImportant: Perform a 5\nMinute Purge before Filling!\nExhibit 5 Exhibit 6\nExhibit 7 Exhibit 8\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nSnow Generation & NVR Can Sampling\nD. SNOW from LIQUID PHASE: USING SNOWQUIK™ SNOW MAKER\n(MINIMUM 1 SAMPLE REQUIRED)\nWarning: Make sure the snow device is pointing away from staff & local objects during snow generation!\n16) Inspect the NVR can’s shiny interior for cleanliness. Next, weigh the empty (lidless) NVR can with an\nappropriate balance on a level surface (ex. DS-2kg). Record this “empty” wt (g) on the can’s ID tag.\n(SEE EXHIBIT 9)\n17) Follow all pictorial instructions for attaching a SnowQuik™ snowmaking device to the LCO2 source\nvalve + hardware purging (SEE EXHIBIT 10)\n18) Open the LCO2 source valve & follow the instructions (SEE EXHIBIT 10) for snow bag filling. After\nfilling, close the LCO2 source valve & allow the snow device to de-pressurize.\n19) After de-pressurization, follow instructions for transferring the snow sample into the kit’s pre-weighed 1L\nNVR can (1/2 – ¾ NVR can filling is desired). Next, Quickly reweigh the kit’s lidless, snow-filled NVR\ncan (g). Record this “filled” wt on the sample ID tag. Subtract the “filled” wt from the “empty” wt & record\nthis net snow sample wt (g) on the ID tag (Note: a minimum of 200 g net wt of snow is required). (SEE\nEXHIBIT 11)\n20) Clip on the kit’s NVR can lid & allow all snow to fully evaporate (sublime) before returning it into the\nshipping case. (SEE EXHIBITS #12 & 13)\nWarning: DO NOT re-pack a snow-filled NVR can into the shipping case\nbefore all snow has evaporated.\nAn ALI IR (IRL-1) lamp can be used to speed up snow evaporation.\nDO NOT use any type of hot plate or oven to speed up snow evaporation.\nWithout an IR lamp snow evaporation typically takes about 2 hrs.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nCO2 Liquid Phase Sampling\nSnow Generation & NVR Can Sampling\nCAUTION: Perform Snow Evaporating steps in a well-ventilated area. Do not use hot plates or ovens to speed up\nthe snow evaporating process.\n1. Place balance\non a flat, level\nsurface. Next,\nzero the balance\nbefore adding the\nNVR can.\nRefer to\nSnow-Sampling\nInstructions\n(Exhibit 10)\non next page\nQuickly reweigh\nafter snow transfer\nand calculate the\nweight of snow\nobtained.\n2. Record weight of empty NVR can.\nExhibit 9 Exhibit 11\nWARNING: DO NOT use hot\nplates or ovens to speed up the\nsnow evaporating process.\nAfter evaporation,\nexamine can interior for\nNVR/NVOR and record\nresults.\nExhibit 12\nExhibit 13\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nExhibit 10\nSnow Sampling using\nSnowQuik™ Equipment\nCAUTION: Perform Snow-Making steps in a well-ventilated area. Wear Cryo-Safety Gloves & all other needed safety gear.\nST-6 Sulfinert & PTFE\nST-6 Sulfinert & PTFE\npassivated, high pressure\npassivated, high pressure\nflexible tubing (6’ approx.\nflexible tubing (6’ approx.\n2M)\n2M)\n1. Porous particle-\nfree synthetic\nSnow Bag\n2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Inspect the Cone & Snow Bags for cleanliness then attach to\nthe LCO2 Source Valve using an appropriate mating fitting. The\nSnow Bag should not be attached at this point.\nSlightly open the LCO2 Source Valve to gently flush the Snow\nCone for about 10 sec., then close the LCO2 Source Valve.\nSlide the Snow Bag over the Cone & secure it using the Ring-lok.\nFully open the LCO2 Source Valve to start a vigorous CO2 flow &\nsnow generation. During this step, shake & tap the sides of the\nSnow Cone / line & bags to prevent or break up any snow\nblockage. Wear cryo-safety gloves during sampling.\nWhen the Snow Bag is full (about 1 minute fill time), shut off the\nLCO2 Source Valve & allow the system to de-pressurize.\nImmediately transfer the snow sample into a pre-weighed empty\nNo-Haz kit 1L NVR can until this can is filled between ½ to ¾ full.\nObtain the filled can wt. (g), net snow wt. (g) and record on ID tag.\nNext, refer back to Exhibits 11-13.\nRemove any residual snow & store the Snow Bag in a clean\nstorage container. Wipe off any surface moisture from the Cone\nassembly & store it in a clean container. Note: Replace Snow\nBags if they become soiled or wear to the extent that artifact fibers\nare generated.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz LCO2 Gas Sampling Kit™\nReturn Shipping Instructions\nE. REPACKING & RETURN SHIPMENT\n1) Fill out the “Analysis Authorization” form & store it within the mesh pouch of\nthe case. Please note that ALI cannot perform any analytical testing unless this form\nis completed and returned with the kit.\n2) Return all equipment into their assigned compartments within the shipping case.\nReview the check list to ensure all kit items have been repacked.\nOPTION A:\nPRE-PAID ROUND TRIP ALI - FEDEX SHIPMENT\nIf “Pre-Paid Round Trip Shipping” was selected with your ALI Sales\nRepresentative, insert the ALI Commercial Invoice into the supplied, clear\nFedEx pouch and attach this pouch to the shipping case handle. Affix your pre-\nprinted FedEx shipping - waybill label to the outside of this FedEx pouch\n(SEE EXHIBIT 14). Call FedEx for pick up (labeled as a non-hazmat shipment)\n& alert ALI at shipping@airbornelabs.com of your tracking number.\nOPTION B:\nRETURN SHIPMENT USING YOUR COMPANY’S FEDEX ACCT\nIf “One-Way Shipping” was selected and you choose to return ship using your\nown FedEx account, insert the ALI Commercial Invoice into the supplied,\nclear FedEx pouch and attach this pouch to the shipping case handle. Next, fill in\nthe supplied FedEx “International Air Waybill” and insert it into this pouch.\n(SEE EXHIBIT 15). Call FedEx for pick up (labeled as a non-hazmat shipment)\nand alert ALI at shipping@airbornelabs.com of your tracking number.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz LCO2 Sampling Kit™\nReturn Shipping Instructions\nE. REPACKING & RETURN SHIPMENT\nOPTION C: RETURN SHIPMENT – ALI APPROVED NON-FEDEX COURIER\nIf “One-Way Shipping” was selected with your ALI Sales Representative and\nyou choose to return ship with an non-FedEx, ALI approved courier* - reference\nEXHIBIT 16 for detailed return shipment information when filling out your\ncourier’s paperwork. Insert the ALI Commercial Invoice & courier’s waybill\ninto the clear pouch and attach this pouch to the shipping case handle. Call your\ncourier for pick up (labeled as a non-hazmat shipment) & alert ALI at\nshipping@airbornelabs.com of your tracking number.\n*NOTE: If FedEx cannot be used, ALI must approve any\ncourier requested for your ALI No-Haz Kit return.\nWARNING: If you select a courier that is NOT approved by\nALI, your shipment may be delayed by Customs, resulting\nin additional fees!\nIf you have any questions about proper return shipping,\nor would like a UPS, DHL, or TNT completed RETURN WAYBILL\nexample - please contact us at shipping@airbornelabs.com\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz Sampling Kit™\nReturn Shipping Instructions\nCO2 samples taken in standard ALI No-Haz Sampling Kits™ can be properly returned\nto ALI as non-dangerous (non-hazardous) goods.\nIt is important to properly describe these sample kits in order to avoid confusion by the\ncarrier and mislabeling of these kits on courier shipping paperwork.\nMislabeling your courier paperwork will result in sample rejection, shipment delays, and\nultimately additional costs in sample re-shipment.\nA non-compressed, non-hazardous CO2 sample must be properly and precisely\ndescribed in the “Shipment Information” section as:\n“NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL SAMPLE OF\nNO COMMERCIAL VALUE”\nTo avoid confusion, DO NOT describe these samples as “CO2 Samples” in courier\npaperwork as it will be assumed that the samples are hazardous, compressed CO2–\nwhich they are not.\n“CO2 SAMPLES”\nPlease contact us at shipping@airbornelabs.com if you have any questions about\nreturning this sample-filled kit to ALI.\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nExhibit 14\n(Option A)\nPRE-PAID ROUND TRIP ALI - FEDEX SHIPMENT\nALI SUPPLIED FEDEX\nRETURN ADDRESS –\nWAYBILL STICKER WITH\nYOUR INFORMATION\nSHIPPING DEPARTMENT\nAIRBORNE LABS INTERNATIONAL INC.\n22C WORLD’S FAIR DRIVE\nSOMERSET, NJ 08873 USA\nWARNING: DO NOT affix a FedEx\nSticker or any other stickers to\noutside of shipping case!\nATTACH POUCH TO HANDLE\nINSERT COMMERCIAL INVOICE\nINSIDE THIS POUCH\nCOMMERCIAL\nINVOICE\nIMPORTANT : AFFIX FEDEX\nRETURN ADDRESS –WAYBILL\nSTICKER TO OUTSIDE OF THIS\nPOUCH\nAFFIX (2x) Security Tags\nIf you have any questions about proper return shipping,\nplease contact us at shipping@airbornelabs.com\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nRETURN SHIPMENT ON YOUR\nCOMPANY’S FEDEX ACCT\nExhibit 15\n(Option B)\nMM/DD/YY YOUR SHIPPING ACCOUNT #\nYOUR NAME YOUR PHONE #\nYOUR COMPANY\nYOUR ADDRESS 1\nYOUR ADDRESS 2\nYOUR CITY YOUR STATE /\nPROVINCE\nChoose how quickly\nyou want your shipment\nto arrive.\nYOUR COUNTRY YOUR ZIP\nATTN: LAB (732) 302-1950\nCASE\nAIRBORNE LABS INTERNATIONAL INC.\n22C WORLD’S FAIR DRIVE\nSOMERSET NJ\nUSA 08873\nQTY, Weight, and\nDimensions\ndependent on your\nshipment.\n223737276\n1 21 / 17 / 9\nPICK YOUR\nPAYMENT OPTION\nENTER HERE ALL ITEMS\nAS LISTED ON YOUR\nCOMMERCIAL INVOICE\nAlso include description:\n“NON-HAZARDOUS\nINDUSTRIAL SAMPLE OF\nNO COMMERCIAL\nVALUE”\nA B C\n17.0\nWARNING:\nDO NOT affix any\nstickers to outside\nof shipping case!\nYOUR ALI INVOICE #\nD\nTOTAL\nUSD\nA. Harmonized Codes are unique per Country.\nRefer to your Invoice for clarification.\nB. Country of Manufacture for all Rental Kits is the\nUSA.\nC. Refer to your Commercial Invoice included in\nyour shipment for all “Value for Customs”.\nD. Total declared value for Carriage is $0\nFEDEX WAYBILL\nCOMMERCIAL\nINVOICE\nATTACH POUCH TO HANDLE\nINSERT COMMERCIAL INVOICE &\nCOMPLETED FEDEX WAYBILL INSIDE OF THIS\nPOUCH\nAFFIX (2x) Security Tags\n\n<<>>\n\nExhibit 16\n(Option C)\nRETURN SHIPPING WITH YOUR ALI APPROVED NON-FEDEX COURIER\nSEND TO: AIRBORNE LABS INTERNATIONAL\n22C WORLD’S FAIR DRIVE\nSOMERSET, NJ 08873 USA\nATTN: LAB\nPH: 1-732-302-1950\nEIN: 223737276\nWARNING: DO NOT affix\nany stickers to outside of\nshipping case!\nSHIPMENT\nINFO:\nSHIPMENT QTY, WEIGHT, &\nDIMENSIONS ARE DEPENDENT\nON YOUR SHIPMENT\nREFER TO YOUR COMMERCIAL\nINVOICE WHEN LISTING ALL\nITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR\nSHIPMENT\nYOU MUST INCLUDE IN YOUR\nWAYBILL DESCRIPTION: “NON-\nHAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL\nSAMPLE OF NO COMMERCIAL\nVALUE”\nINCLUDE YOUR ALI INVOICE # AS\nYOUR INTERNAL BILLING\nREFERENCE\nAFFIX (2x)\nSecurity Tags\nWAYBILL\nCOMMERCIAL\nINVOICE\nATTACH POUCH TO HANDLE\nINSERT COMMERCIAL INVOICE &\nCOMPLETED WAYBILL INSIDE OF THIS\nPOUCH\nWARNING: If you select a courier that is NOT approved by ALI, your shipment may be delayed\nby Customs, resulting in additional fees!\nIf you have any questions about proper return shipping,\nor would like a UPS, DHL, or TNT completed RETURN WAYBILL\nexample - please contact us at shipping@airbornelabs.com\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nEXAMPLE: Refer to www.airbornelabs.com/analytical-laboratory-services-co2 for\nthe most current FedEx letter.\n\n<<>>\n\nNo-Haz LCO2 Sampling Kit\nInstructional Videos\nFor additional sampling support using please visit ALI’s YouTube\nChannel at the links below:\nVPR - Sample Bag Sampling:\nEnglish: http://goo.gl/l6nTLe\nVPR - Minicyl Sampling:\nEnglish: http://goo.gl/qMZnCI\nFrench: http://goo.gl/551E2D\nSnowQuik™ Snow Sampling\nEnglish: http://goo.gl/aCILEk\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\nTHESE INSTRUCTIONS\n& ALL KIT COMPONENTS\nMUST BE RETURNED\nTHANK YOU!\nPlease Note: Customers will be charged for any damaged or missing kit components\n√ REMEMBER TO PACK:\n(2) GAS SAMPLING BAGS\n(1 or 2) MINICYL(S) AS RECIEVED\n(1) ST-1 STAINLESS STEEL HOSE\n(1) SHA T-FITTING\n(1) NVR SHIPPING CAN WITH LID\n(1) COMPLETED ANALYSIS AUTHORIZATION FORM\n(1) SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS\n22C World’s Fair Drive | Somerset, NJ 08873 USA | T: (+1) 732-302-1950 | F: (+1) 732-302-3035\nwww.airbornelabs.com | ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accredited Laboratory\nSOP-S-01 Rev 7 (08/2016)\n\n<<>>\n\n\n\n<<>>\n\nManual - No-Haz CO2 Final","truncated":false,"body_characters":31605}