Pouch IATA 95kPa C4 size for air transport of category B biological samples to UN3373 P650 packaging instructions

The IATA flexible secondary pouch is the ideal solution for air transport of sample containers where the pressure resistance is either unknown or not certified to be 95kPa compliant. It is also useful for any sample container which does not fit into any of the moulded SpeciSafe transport containers.
Not to be confused with 95kPa pouches for road transport, pouches suitable for Air transport have undergone much more rigorous testing at both -40C and +55C to ensure they are robust enough to withstand the changes in pressure and temperature they may encounter during air transport. These IATA compliant pouches can be used as the secondary packaging option when combined with a rigid outer box. The rigid outer can be an individual one, or a hospital courier transport box designed to hold several samples. In this way the pouches can be used to meet the IATA UN3373 regulations P650 packaging instruction for transport of category B biological samples by air.

UN3373 Standard – Key Requirements
The P650 packaging instructions for liquid substances state:-
a. The primary receptacle(s) shall be leak proof and must not contain more than 1L liquid, or sift proof and not contain more than 1kg solid;
b. The secondary packaging shall be leak proof for liquids or sift proof for solids;
c. If multiple fragile primary receptacles are placed in a single secondary packaging, they shall be either individually wrapped or separated to prevent contact between them;
d. If liquid, absorbent material shall be placed between the primary receptacles(s) and the secondary packaging. The absorbent material shall be in quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents of the primary receptacle(s) so that any release of the liquid substance will not compromise the integrity of the cushioning material or of the outer packaging;
e. The primary receptacle or the secondary packaging shall be capable of withstanding, without leakage, an internal pressure of 95 kPa (0.95 bar) at -40C and +55C;
f. The outer packaging must be rigid and must not contain more than 4L liquid or 4kg solid.
g. One surface of the outer packaging must measure at least 100mm x 100mm
h. if there is any doubt as to whether or not residual liquid may be present in the primary receptacle during transport, then a packaging suitable for liquids, including absorbent materials, must be used.
An itemised list of contents must be enclosed between the secondary packaging and the outer packaging
The packaging must be of good quality and strong enough to withstand the shocks and loadings normally encountered during transport. It must prevent any loss of contents that could occur due to vibration or changes in temperature, humidity or pressure.
The completed package must be capable of successfully passing a 1.2 m drop test.

Specification
Size: C4 95 kPa IATA pouch
Int Dims: 9.00 x 12.00 inches
Outer Dims: 10.375 x 14.50 inches
Colour: Clear
Material: Mixed Polymers
Closure: Adhesive Tape Closure
Opening: Easy Tear Opening
Document wallet: Yes - External Document Pouch
Absorbent material: Not included
Testing: 95kPa Tested to IATA Standards, 1.2m Drop Test (as part of a full packaging system)
Packaging: Pack of 100 Pouche