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' specification 013AIBOO metal cylinder. To prevent leakage fill container no more than 90% full (at 130 F) . 2. Seal sample container. 3. Complete sample identification tag and attach securely to ' sample container. t 4. Attach string or flexible wire to neck of the sample con- tainer; lower it into metal cylinder partially filled with noncombustible, absorbent cushioning material (i .e. diatoma- ' ceous earth or vermiculite) . Place only one container in a metal cylinder. Pack with enough absorbing material be- tween the bottom and sides of the sample container and the metal cylinder to prevent breakage and absorb leakage. After the cushioning material is in place, drop the end { of the string or wire into the cylinder valve hole. 5. Replace valve$ torque to 250 ft/lb (for 1-inch opening) , and replace valve protector on metal cylinder , using teflon tape. i 6. Place one or more cylinders in a DOT-approved outside con- tainer. 11 .4.2 Marking/Labeling 1 . Use abbreviations only where specified. ` 2. Place following information, either hand-printed or in label form, on the side of the cylinder or on tag wired ' to the cylinder valve protector. a. "PO sonous Liquid, n.o. s. NA9035" or Poisonous Gas, n.o.s. NA9035" . b. Laboratory name and address. ' C. DDT label "Poisonous Gas" (even if sample is liquid) on cylinder. ±' 3. Put all information on metal cylinder on outside container. 4. Print "Laboratory Sample" and "Inside Packages Comply With Prescribed Specifications" on top and/or front of outside container. Mark "This Side Up" on top of container and up- ward pointing arrow on all four sides. 11.4.3 Shipping Papers Use abbreviations only as specified. #r 2. Complete carrier-provided bill of lading and sign certifi- cation statement (if carrier does not provide, use standard industry form) . Provide following information in order ' listed. (One form may be used for more than one exterior container. ) <, - 25 -