UN 2911: Radioactive material, excepted package - instruments or articles

DOT Classification and Shipping

UN 2911 is assigned the proper shipping name Radioactive material, excepted package - instruments or articles in the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101). It is classified as a Class 7 Radioactive Material material. Required label(s): 7.

Packing group indicates the degree of danger within a hazard class: PG I is high danger, PG II medium, PG III low. The proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, and packing group together form the basic shipping description that must appear on shipping papers and, where required, on the package and placard.

Emergency Response (ERG Guide 161)

Hazards: Low to moderate radiation hazard. External radiation and/or contamination possible.

Fire: Use agent appropriate for surrounding fire. Contain runoff. Do not scatter material.

Spill: Do not touch damaged packages. Limit time in radiation area. Contain all runoff. Notify radiation authority.

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Reference data compiled from the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101), the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook, and public chemical databases (PubChem, NIOSH, EPA). Always verify the correct shipping description against the current regulation and the manufacturer's SDS Section 14 before shipping.