What is UN1845?

What is UN1845?

UN1845 is the numeric identifier for dry ice assigned by the United Nations (UN) and the UN Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Dry ice is the common name used to describe compressed solid carbon dioxide. It’s used as a refrigerant for goods that need to be kept cool during transport.

How do I ship FedEx dry ice?

Whether you use online shipment processing at fedex.com or a FedEx airbill, select “Dry Ice” on your documentation and complete the dry ice information. In addition, mark “Yes, Shipper’s Declaration not required” in the Special Handling section on the airbill.

Can FedEx add dry ice?

FedEx does not supply dry ice to prepare your shipments. However, FedEx offers On Demand Care (ODC) to provide intervention services such as dry ice replenishment and gel pack reconditioning/exchange, to protect the integrity of temperature-controlled shipments delayed in-transit.

Can I print at FedEx Ship Center?

FedEx Office Print & Go Email The quickest way to print and go, on your schedule and at convenient FedEx Office locations near you. Go to the self-service area at a nearby FedEx Office. 3. Select PRINT, use your code and follow the instructions.

Where can I print a shipping label?

You can print your shipping label at your local library, an office supply store or anywhere that offers printing services.

What is a Class 9 label?

The Class 9 Label (Miscellaneous Label) The EU has passed numerous directives and regulations to help keep people safe when using and transporting potentially hazardous substances. The Class 9 label is used for the transportation of substances and articles that are not covered by the other classes.

Is dry ice legal?

While its simplicity, ease of construction, high bursting pressure and sound make it appealing for recreational purposes, it can be unpredictable and dangerous, and it has led to many injuries. Dry ice bombs are illegal in many jurisdictions.

Can you ship dry ice through the post office?

Dry Ice is prohibited from International Mail. Dry ice is permitted in quantities of up to 5 pounds per mailpiece when shipped as Domestic Mail via air transportation (Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail®, First-Class Mail®, and First-Class Package Service-Commercial™).

Can I ship with dry ice?

Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide Solid) Dry ice is permitted to be sent in domestic mail when it is used as a refrigerant to cool the contents of a mailable hazardous or nonhazardous material, provided that all applicable requirements in 349 are met.

What is the maximum amount of dry ice permitted?

Quantity limit: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) per package and per passenger. Airline approval is required. Packages must NOT be air tight and must allow the release of carbon dioxide gas.