Non-infectious specimens, such as specimens of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects and other invertebrates containing small quantities of UN 1170, UN 1198, UN 1987 or UN 1219 are not subject to these Instructions provided the following packing and marking requirements are met:
a) specimens are:
1) wrapped in paper towel and/or cheesecloth moistened with alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution and then placed plastic bag that is heat-sealed. Any free liquid in the bag must not exceed 30 mL; or
2) placed in vials or other rigid containers with no more than 30 mL of alcohol, an alcohol solution or a formaldehyd solution;
b) the prepared specimens are then placed in a plastic bag that is
then heat-sealed;
c) the bagged specimens are then placed inside a another plastic bag
with absorbent material then heat sealed;
d) the finished bag is then placed in a strong outer packaging with
suitable cushioning material;
e) the total quantity of flammable liquid per outer packaging must not
exceed 1 L; and
f) the completed package is marked "scientific research specimens, not
restricted Special Provision A180 applies".
The words "not restricted" and the special provision number A180 must be provided on the air waybill when an air waybill is issued.
