DGR Class 7 — Radioactive Material

DGR Class 7 — Radioactive Material is the IATA dangerous goods classification for materials containing radionuclides above specific activity thresholds defined in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. These materials are governed by IATA DGR Section 10 for air transport operations. Each package must display one of three radioactive labels (White-I, Yellow-II, or Yellow-III) based on surface radiation levels and transport index calculations. Class 7 shipments require specific carrier authorization for radioactive materials, with Yellow-III packages requiring direct airline approval before booking.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment with AWB 020-12348901 transports Technetium-99m radiopharmaceuticals from Frankfurt to Chicago O'Hare, where each Type A package displays a White-I radioactive label indicating surface radiation below 0.5 mSv/h and transport index of zero. An Emirates SkyCargo shipment carries AWB 176-56781234 containing Iridium-192 industrial sources from Dubai to Los Angeles, requiring Yellow-II labels due to transport index values between 0 and 1.

• Class 7
• radioactive cargo air
• radioactive material transport

What are the transport index limits for DGR Class 7 radioactive materials on passenger versus cargo aircraft?

Transport Index limits are 3.0 maximum per package on passenger aircraft and 10.0 maximum per package on cargo aircraft. Yellow-III packages with TI between 1 and 10 must travel on cargo aircraft only.

Can DGR Class 7 radioactive material be included on the same Shipper's Declaration as other dangerous goods?

Radioactive material must not be included on the same DGD as other dangerous goods and must be declared on its own separate DGD. The only exception is dry ice (UN1845) when used as a refrigerant for the radioactive contents.