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| Reference | Désignation | Conditionnement |
|---|---|---|
| 3BIO0254GU | BIOTAINER 0.25L | 24 |
| 3BIO1L4GU | BIOTAINER 1.8L | |
| 3BIO0184GU | BIOTAINER 12L | |
| 3BIO0184GU | BIOTAINER 1L |
The transport of dangerous goods (TDG) is carried out by road (ADR), rail (RID), inland waterways (ADN), sea (IMDG), or air (IATA). TDG regulations aim to prevent risks to people, property, and the environment during the critical phase of transporting hazardous materials. Regarding the transport of infectious substances (Class 6.2), there are specific guidelines governing the packaging used to ensure safe shipment. The Biotainer packaging range is part of the certified packaging specifically designed for the transport of infectious samples.
E3 Cortex is your specialist in the design and manufacture of specific packaging, whether custom-made or standard. Thanks to a thorough analysis of all the characteristics of your dangerous goods, we can assist you in choosing the best packaging and shipping solutions to ensure an optimized and compliant supply chain.
Our attentive listening, field experience, and knowledge of current regulations allow us to always offer the most suitable packaging. On this page, the Biotainer range—with several variations from 0.25L to 12L of internal capacity for the secondary container—is the solution for shipping your biological samples of Class 6.2, infectious or potentially infectious (UN codes 2814, 2900, or 3373), at ambient or controlled temperature (when combined with an isothermal Overpack kit).
Each dangerous good falls under one or more particular types of hazards and has a “UN number.” Infectious substances fall under Class 6.2. The definition of an infectious substance is found in Article 1.4 of the TDG Regulations.
Essentially, it is a substance containing viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, or other agents reasonably believed to cause diseases in humans or animals. Blood, tissues, organs, bodily fluids, or cultures that contain pathogenic microorganisms may also be considered infectious substances.
The packaging of infectious substances must therefore take all these contexts into account and be designed to minimize the risk of damage during transport. In addition, the packaging serves to ensure the integrity of the transported material and the timely and accurate processing of samples, and this is precisely what E3 Cortex offers you with the solutions from the Biotainer range.
Packaging for the transfer of Class 6.2 infectious substances must imperatively consist of a triple packaging comprising 4 inseparable elements in their use, namely one or more leak-proof primary inner receptacles (not supplied), an absorbent capable of absorbing the entire liquid content of the primary receptacles, one or more leak-proof secondary receptacles resistant to the 95Kpa differential pressure test, an outer packaging (isothermal if applicable), all of which must form an approved triple packaging.
Infectious substances can then be transported either in cultures or contained in samples from a patient. The risk of infection is higher for cultures, due to the high concentration of infectious substances, unlike samples from patients.
E3 Cortex offers a Biotainer range that perfectly complies with the requirements of various international transport regulations: ADR for road shipments, IATA for air shipments, IMDG for sea shipments, and RID for rail shipments. The 4GU approval allows for the use of all types of inner receptacles (primary inner receptacles) such as tubes, swabs, Petri dishes, bottles, slides, etc. These packages are for the ambient temperature transport of infectious or potentially infectious biological samples, conforming to UN packaging instructions.
Each Biotainer kit is ready to use and comes with a Class 6.2 hazard label and absorbent paper. Whether you’re looking for a Biotainer kit of 0.25 liters, 1.8 liters, or 12 liters, we have plenty in stock and ready for delivery.
Biotainer packaging is perfectly suited for the transport of all Category A and Category B infectious substances. Category A includes infectious substances which, when transported, are capable of causing permanent disability, life-threatening or fatal disease in humans or animals upon exposure. Category B infectious substances can cause disease in humans or animals, but the transport conditions are such that the probability of contracting the disease through exposure is extremely low. However, some infectious substances must always be shipped as Category A, regardless of their form, due to their pathogenicity. The list of Category A infectious substances can be consulted on the World Health Organization (WHO) website, under the “Transport of infectious substances” category.
If your infectious substances need to be transported at a controlled temperature (+2°C/+8°C or -40°C), you should either use our Cryopack range, specifically designed for these needs, or use an Overpack (a standard isothermal package with the mandatory Overpack markings).
At E3 Cortex, you will always find the packaging solutions you need for the transport of dangerous, fragile, or thermosensitive products. With over 30 years of experience working with major chemical groups, laboratories, hospitals, and more, we can offer a comprehensive approach to packaging dangerous goods and ensuring their safe transport.
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