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1 <br /> 5.2 Hazardous Sampies <br /> Drum samples, tank samples, sludge sanmies, and grossiv contanim ted soil <br /> sammes vnil be shipped as DOT Hazardous Matenais. The designation <br /> "Flammaole Liquid" or "Flarrin=ie Solid" will be used. The samples will be <br /> tranmoned as follows: <br /> 1 Collect samoie in a 16 ounce or smaller glass or polyethylene container with <br />' - nonmetaihc teflon-lined screw rap. Allow sufficient air space (approx ateiv <br /> 10% by volume) so container is not liquid full at 540C (130 OF). If collecting <br /> a solid material, the container plus contents should not exceed 1 pound net <br /> weight. if sampling for volatile organic anaivsis, fill VOA container to septum <br /> but place the VOA container inside a 16 ounce or smaller container so the <br /> required air space may be provided. large quantities, up to 3.786 liters (1 <br /> gallon), may be collected if the sample's flash point is 23 °C (75 ,3F) or higher. <br /> In this case, the flash point must be marked on the outside container (e.g., <br /> canon, cooler), and shipping papers should state that "Flash point is 73 OF or <br /> higher." <br /> ?. Seal sample and place in a 4 mil thick polyethylene bag, one sample per bag. <br /> 3. Place sealed bag inside a metal can with noncombustible, absorbent <br /> cushioning material (e.g., vermiculite or earth) to prevent breakage, one bag <br /> per can. Pressure-ciose the can and use clips, tape or other positive means to <br /> hold the lid securely. <br /> 4 Mark the can with: <br /> Name and address of originator <br /> "Flammable Liquid N.Q.S. UN 1993" <br /> (or "Flammable Solid N.O.S. UN 1325) <br /> NOTE. UN numbers are now required in proper shipping names.- <br /> Place one or more metal cans in a strong outside container such as a picnic <br /> cooler or fibernoard box. Preservatives are not used for hazardous waste site <br /> samples. <br /> 6 Prepare for shipping: <br /> "Flammable liquid, N O S. UN 1993" or "Flammable Solid. N.O.S. UN 1325", <br /> "Cargo Aircraft Only (if more than 1 quart net per outside package); "Limited <br /> Quantity" or "Ltd. Qty.", "Laboratory Sampies", "Net Weight " or "Net <br /> Volume " (of hazardous contents) should be indicated on shipping papers <br /> and on outside of shipping container. "Mis Side Ug" or "This End Up" should <br /> also be on container. Sign shipper certification. <br /> 7 Stand by for possible carrier requests to open outside containers for <br /> inspection or modify packaging. It is wise to contact carrier before packing to <br /> ascertain local packaging requirements and not to leave area before the <br /> carrier vehicle (aircraft, truck) is on its way <br /> EJs/SY=ai/000z <br /> S-Z <br />