Dry ice should be handled carefully. Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods sticker is compulsory. During the 15 years of my employment in specialized self-adhesive materials management at VIZLENT, shipping companies have been subjected to fines of hundreds of thousands of rubles because of the failure to follow this requirement.
It should be labeled with the net weight in kilograms and the designation UN 1845 or a logistical failure can be experienced. The glue should be powerful enough to withstand the cold condensation which develops. The only protection there is between safe delivery and a safety hazard is clear, compliant labeling. Do not use a generic paper label, use a durable industry standard decal.
What label is required for dry ice?
The self-adhesive labels regulations are strict when it comes to solid CO 2. Having worked in the labeling sector of VIZLENT, 15 years, I am aware that the Class 9 Hazard label cannot be compromised when it comes to air transport. The decal should be in the form of a diamond and should have the UN 1845 identification number and the name of shipping which is Dry Ice. Weak paper tags are not acceptable since the tag should remain readable even during extreme condensation and freezing. Make sure that the kilograms of the net weight are displayed on the exterior of the package.
In my recommendation to printing houses, I underline the necessity of resin ribbons that will not be smudged or peeled during the transportation. The substrate should be able to resist outgassing due to sublimated gas; failing which the use of standard adhesive may be unsuccessful. An impeccable and long lasting label is what all it takes to keep a shipment off becoming an aircraft on the runway.
How to safely ship with dry ice shipping label?
The security of CO 2 transportation is crucial. Place the Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods diamond label, which is marked by black vertical stripes, on one of the vertical surfaces of the package. Being an employee of VIZLENT, with 15 years experience, I understand that a printing-house should be equipped with a strong resin ribbon to ensure that the net weight and UN 1845 markings remain readable during shipment.
Labels may fail due to condensation and therefore should be placed in such a way that they are not obstructed by the tape or the folds of the box. The adhesive should be designed to withstand cryogenic/low temperature exposure otherwise the identification system will not work. The quality of these hazard markers should not be compromised by the wholesalers.
