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Shipping and Receiving Hazardous Materials

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Receiving Hazardous Materials

Inbound Shipments

Inbound shipments of certain materials are regulated by federal or state agencies, and certain University policies.

Inbound shipments of radioactive materials are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and more specifically, by the conditions stipulated in the UCD Radioactive Materials License. The UCD Radioactive Materials License requires that the Radiation Safety Officer exercise a priori approval authority for all acquisitions of radioactive materials. All inbound shipments of radioactive materials must be pre-approved by the Radiation Safety Office. For more information, refer to section 2.2, 3.23, and appendix I of the UCD Radiation Safety Manual or contact the Radiation Safety Office at (303) 724-0345.

Inbound Shipments of Biological Materials

If you are receiving biological materials from colleagues or other scientists, particularly if they are infectious to humans or animals or plants, determine:

If it is a Select Agent, you need prior review and approval from the Centers for Disease Control, the University Institutional Biosafety Committee, and the University Responsible Official
If you need a Materials Transfer Agreement before someone ships you materials
If you need a CDC Import Permit before someone ships materials to you see the CDC Import Permit Guidance Document
If you need a USDA-APHIS or USDA PPQ Permit before someone ships animal or plant pathogen materials to you
If you need a signature from the Biosafety Office for an ATCC account or other documents to obtain materials, contact us at 303-724-0345 or by email

Shipping Regulated Materials

The outbound shipment of biological, chemical, or radioactive materials is an activity that is regulated by both the U.S. Department of Transportation and the International Air Transportation Association. Research related transfers are also subject to other criteria and you may need to obtain a Materials Transfer Agreement before you ship.

EHS maintains a 24-hour emergency response service contract with ChemTrec on behalf of University entities for outgoing shipments of Dangerous Goods. Contact EHS for further instructions on how to use this emergency response service.

Shipping Biological Materials

Please notify the Biosafety Office when shipping biological materials by email or fax.

Biological Materials Shipment Notification
Shipping of Biological Materials Training. Training must be completed every 24 month.
Mailing Exempt Patient Specimens in US Mail
U.S. Department of Transportation's Guide to Transporting Infectious Substances

Shipping Hazardous Chemicals

The following link provides detailed information for labeling, packaging, and classification of outgoing hazardous materials.

Often you need to ship a chemical or chemical containing material in such small quantities that it is considered exempt or "Limited Quantity" and is therefore not subject to the complete burden of regulatory requirements. If you have questions about shipping chemicals, materials or equipment that contain chemicals, or preserved samples, contact the Environmental Health & Safety Department (303) 724-0345 or email either Jerman Lopez at the Anschutz Campus or Deb Witt at the DDC for assistance.

Shipping Radioactive Materials

Environmental Health and Safety provides assistance in completing the various requirements for shipping radioactive materials. State and Federal regulations require a set of specific packaging, labeling, marking, shipping papers, radiation measurements, and other precautions. For more information, please refer to section 3.2.9 of the UCD Radiation Safety Manual or contact the Radiation Safety Office at (303) 724-0345.

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