Commodity Specific Requirements - Dry Ice

Carbon dioxide in its solid form, commonly known as dry ice, is often shipped by itself or used as a refrigerant to maintain samples or goods in either a frozen or cold state. Dry ice may be transported by air provided the operator has made suitable arrangements dependent on the type of aircraft used, the ventilation rates, the method of packing and storage, whether live animals are being transported on the same flight, and other factors.

The operator must inform ground staff and the pilot-in-command that dry ice is being loaded or is onboard the aircraft. Adequate ventilation must be provided before personnel can enter a confined space where dry ice had been loaded or stored to prevent the risk of suffocation.

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