49 CFR 172 Special Provision A60 (A-Codes)

These provisions apply only to transportation by aircraft.
CodeA60
DescriptionA60 Sterilization devices, when containing less than 30 mL per inner packaging with not more than 150 mL per outer packaging, may be transported in accordance with the provisions in Sec. 173.4a, irrespective of Sec. 173.4a(b), provided such packagings were first subjected to comparative fire testing. Comparative fire testing between a package as prepared for transport (including the substance to be transported) and an identical package filled with water must show that the maximum temperature measured inside the packages during testing does not differ by more than 200 [deg]C (392[emsp14][deg]F). Packagings may include a vent to permit the slow escape of gas (i.e. not more than 0.1 mL/hour per 30 mL inner packaging at 20 [deg]C (68[emsp14][deg]F) produced from gradual decomposition. The requirements of Sec. Sec. 173.24(g)(1) and 173.27(c) do not apply.
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