| name | class-6-2-infectious-substances |
| description | Use when handling Class 6.2 infectious substances (medical waste, biological samples). Category A vs B, triple-packaging, carrier infrastructure.
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Class 6 2 Infectious Substances
Materials capable of causing infection. Category A (high-risk) and Category B (lower risk).
Category A (UN2814 human, UN2900 animal)
Life-threatening pathogens. Strictly regulated. Specialized carriers. Triple-packaging mandatory.
Category B (UN3373)
Lower-risk biological samples. Most carriers handle with proper packaging.
Triple packaging
- Primary: leak-proof, screw-cap
- Secondary: leak-proof + absorbent
- Outer: rigid, UN-marked
Refrigerated transport
Dry ice (UN1845) — also Class 9. Combined HM when shipping refrigerated bio.
Regulated medical waste (RMW)
DOT + state EPA. Generator-tracked. Manifest required.
Where this fits in X3 Compass
Applied in the X3 Compass Hazmat Center add-on.