Uni-Probe LB 490
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Volume 1 8 Source Disposal
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8 Source Disposal
In general, each country has one depot for receiving and disposing
of radioactive material.
However, if you would like to return radioactive material to us for
disposal, the international regulations for transport, labeling and
dose rates of the radioactive material have to be complied with, as
well as the regulations of each country. It is the full responsibility of
the sender to make sure these regulations are complied with.
Please keep in mind:
• Dose rate on the surface of the packing: < 2000µSv/h.
• Dose rate in a distance of 1 m from the surface of the packing:
<100µSv/h.
• Attaching the UN number with the symbol for dangerous cargo
on each package
• Shipping documents with correct description of the contents
and accident procedures sheet in conformance with the ADR
regulations are required.
• Packaging must comply with the valid ADR regulations.
For all questions on source transport or source disposal please con-
tact our source disposal and repair department. You will reach
them in the Bad Wildbad headquarters under:
Please state the source number to enable the respective person in
charge to quickly identify the source.
Please keep in mind:
• Radioactive materials and their shieldings may not be damaged
in any way and must have a valid seal test certificate. The seal
test certificate may not be older than six months at the time of
arrival in Germany. An exception is possible if a PTB certificate
is available which confirms that the validity of the test dates
has been extended.
• If you plan to return radioactive sources with isotope Am-241
or Cm-244, you have to include the Special Form certificate.
• It is imperative that radioactive material which is returned to us
is adequately labeled with your name and address.If you have
received a quotation from us, please include our quotation
number as well.
• Radioactive material can be returned only after you have
received permission from BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES. We
would be happy to send you a quotation on the disposal costs
to be expected.
Phone +49 (0)7081 177 228
Fax +49 (0)7081 177 330
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