Tag front contains application number, each isotope and its activity in uCi, special precautions, and the date container is filled. Back of tag contains name, room number, building, department and date. Contents need be completed for scintillation vial and liquid waste only. Liquid wastes should list each chemical component in the contents section. This includes water and trace materials.
Abbreviations are unacceptable.
Efface any other labels on the container to prevent identity confusion. The front of the radioactive waste tag should be completed in pencil. A tag must be attached to every container of waste. The back of the radioactive waste tag should be completed in pencil for each container. List each chemical component of the waste and its percentage.