Handling Labels

The following handling labels may be required, as indicated in DGR 7.2.4:

• Magnetized Material labels are required for all packages and overpacks containing magnetized material with high magnetic field strength. The Class 9 hazard label is not required.
• CAO labels are required for all packages containing dangerous goods that are permitted only on cargo aircrafts. They must be affixed near the hazard label on the same surface of the package.
• Cryogenic Liquid labels are required for all packages and overpacks containing cryogenic liquids, in addition to the non-flammable gas (Division 2.2) hazard label. The label indicates that the package may have gas flow from a venting device, which is normal, but it needs to be separated from any shipments of live animals.
• Package Orientation labels are required to be used on combination packaging and overpacks containing liquid dangerous goods, with exceptions.
• Keep Away from Heat labels are required on all packages and overpacks containing self-reactive substances in Divisions 4.1 and 5.2. This label must be applied in addition to, and beside, the applicable hazard label. These packages must be protected from direct sunlight and all sources of heat and placed in well-ventilated areas.
• Radioactive Material, Excepted Package labels are required on all excepted packages of radioactive material.

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