Ask X3What does 49 CFR 173.419 (Authorized packages—oxidizing Class 7 (radioactive) materials) require?
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According to 49 CFR 173.419, to ship an oxidizing Class 7 (radioactive) material in a quantity up to an $A_2$ per package using a DOT Specification 7A package, you must meet the following practical requirements:
* Contents: The material must not be fissile. It must be packed inside glass, metal, or compatible plastic packagings, and cushioned with a material that will not react with the contents.
* Outside Packaging: The exterior packaging must be constructed of wood, metal, or plastic.
* Leakage Prevention: The package must be capable of passing the applicable test requirements of § 173.465 without any leakage of contents.
* Air Shipments: If you are shipping by air, the maximum quantity allowed in any single package is 11.3 kg (25 pounds).