General Requirements

A) inner packagings comprising:

• a water tight primary receptacle(s) - maximum quantity 1 L
• a water tight secondary packaging - maximum quantity per outer packaging 4 L
• an absorbent material - placed between primary receptacle and secondary packaging
• multiple primary receptacles must be wrapped individually

B) an outer packaging of adequate strength for its capacity, weight, and intended use.

• each completed package must be capable of passing a drop test in 6.5.1 at a height of 1.2 m*
• primary receptacle or secondary packaging must withstand without leakage an internal pressure differential of 95 kPa (.95 bar, 13.8 lb./Sq in ) in a range of -40°C to +55°C.
• packages must be at least 100 mm (4 in) in the smallest external dimension
• an itemized list of contents must be between the secondary packaging and outer packaging

*Drop Test:

Samples are subjected to free-fall onto a rigid, non-resilient, flat, horizontal surface. Since the samples are the shape of a box, five samples must be dropped once each:

• flat onto base;
• flat onto top;
• flat onto longest side;
• flat onto shortest side;
• onto a corner.

Specific Requirements

Substances shipped refrigerated or frozen (wet ice, prefrozen packs, dry ice):

Dry ice must be placed outside the secondary packaging(s) or in an overpack with one or more completed packagings. Interior support must be provided to secure the secondary packaging in the original position after the ice has dissipated.

If wet ice used use the packaging must be leak-proof. If Dry ice is used the outer packaging must permit the release of Carbon dioxide gas.

The STP 210 and STP 250 are 2 of the few diagnostic shippers on the market that actually meet or exceed IATA Packing Instruction 650. Make certain that you are shipping with certified containers and products!

STP 210 - Diagnostic specimens, Clinical specimens or Biological substance category B

• Less expensive and larger capacity than tube and canister systems
• Meets IATA Packaging Instruction 650
• The "Saf-T-Pack +" secondary container passes 95 kPa pressure differential test, therefore can transport specimens by air
• Arrives and stores flat to reduce shipping and storage costs

Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 4 inches Weight: 130 grams

Capacity: A variety of vials or 1, "5-tube Saf-T-Tube pouch"

Holds 1 "Saf-T-Pak +" envelope

STP 250 - Diagnostic specimens, Clinical specimens or Biological substance category B

• Meets IATA Packaging Instruction 650 when used with absorbent and suitable packaging material
• The "Saf-T-Pack +" secondary container passes 95 kPa pressure differential test, therefore can transport specimens by air
• Arrives and stores flat to reduce shipping and storage costs

Dimensions: 11½ x 9 3/8 x 4 1/8 inches Weight: 165 grams

Capacity: 4 standard grid boxes or 30, 10 mL Vacutainers

Can hold 6 "Saf-T-Pak+" envelopes in one box and fits standard courier waybill pouches.

Amazing video of 4 Saf-T-Pak+ envelopes with a Minivan and 9 passengers PARKED on them!