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RE: Looking for Small Re-usable Type A Containers
You might try FBF Nuclear Containers, in Knoxville/Oak Ridge, 865-584-1868.
Cheers
cja
"Roy A. Parker" <royaparker@COMPUSERVE.COM> wrote:
>With a single exception one can not buy an off-the-shelf Type A package.
>That exception is the PetNet F-18 packaging system. One must be very
>careful. Some companies will sell you "components" of a Type A package.
>The proof of the pudding is the documentation. The documentation must
>address each item in 49 CFR 173.410; 173.412; 173.465 and 173.466. Note the
>criteria in 49 CFR 173.412(j) requires no loss or dispersal of radioactive
>material, and no significant increase (20%) in the surface radiation levels.
>Unless the documentation address each item in the above four sections of the
>regulations one does not have a Type A package. One of the common short
>comings is the failure to provide a complete description of the packaging
>system and limiting parameters.
>
>Also, I have not seen any package testing companies provide complete
>documentation. They will provide documentation which address the loss or
>dispersal of radioactive material, but always leave the increase in surface
>radiation levels to the user.
>
>An excellent reference, DOT 7A Type A Documents, is found in www.rampac.com.
>
>Roy A. Parker, Ph.D.
>Tel: 225-924-1473
>Fax: 225-924-4269
>roy@royparker.org
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Blute" <jblute@NITON.com>
>To: <radsafe@list.Vanderbilt.Edu>
>Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 10:19 AM
>Subject: Looking for Small Re-usable Type A Containers
>
>
>>
>> Radsafers,
>>
>> Does anyone know of an off-the-shelf, re-usable Type-A container that can
>be
>> purchased. I am looking for something to ship small quantities of sealed
>> sources often. Ideally something like the size and construction of a
>> 1-gallon paint can. Cardboard boxes have limited re-usability.
>>
>> Any info appreciated. Thanks.
>>
>> Jim Blute, CHP
>> Corporate Radiation Safety Officer
>> NITON LLC
>> 900 Middlesex Turnpike, Bldg. #8
>> Billerica, MA 01821-3926 USA
>> Toll Free 1-800-875-1578
>> Tel: 978-670-7460
>> Fax: 978-670-7430
>> e-mail: jblute@niton.com
>
>
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