Dry Shippers that are allowed for air transport under US DOT Letter CA-9807017 as stated in the APS User Policy and Procedure for transport.
| Manufacturer | |||
| Characteristic | International Cryogenics | Taylor-Wharton | MVE |
| Generic product name (as described in the manufacturer's literature) | Liquid Nitrogen Shipping Vessel | Liquid Nitrogen Biological Shipper | Vapor Shipper |
| Model Number | VS series (3 sizes) | CP series (4 sizes) | SC series (4 sizes) |
| LN2 Capacity (liters) | 4, 5, 6 | 4, 5, 6, 12 | 2, 3, 4, 9 |
| Static Holding Time (days) | 23, 37, 40 | 11, 30, 30, 34 | 8, 14, 14, 25 |
| Evaporation Rate (liters/day) | 0.12 to 0.19 | 0.17 to 0.40 | 0.19 to 0.85 |
| Outside Diameter (inches) | 8.75 to 15 | 9.2 to 15.6 | 7.2 to 18.3 |
| Height (inches) | 20.6 to 25 | 18.2 to 26.4 | 13.5 to 22 |
| Full Weight (pounds) | 21.5 to 33 | 18.6 to 50.0 | 8.8 to 38 |
| Capacity, number of vials (depends on size of shipper) | 36 to 924 (1.2 ml) |
30 to 500 (2 ml) |
9 to 1134 (1.2 or 2 ml) |
| Lockable Necktube Insert | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outer Shell | Aluminum | Ribbed Aluminum | Aluminum |
Authorized Materials
|
Proper Shipping Name |
Hazard Class |
UN Number |
Labels Required |
| Propane | 2.1 | 1978 | 2.1 |
| Ethane | 2.1 | 1035 | 2.1 |
| Chlorodifluoromethane | 2.2 | 1018 | 2.2 |
| Refrigerant gas, n.o.s. | 2.2 | 1078 | 2.2 |