Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG-Code Amdt. 38-16)


4. Marking and Labelling (13/21)

Example: Marking & Labelling of Packages

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Each package must display warnings about the Dangerous Goods inside:
  • Proper Shipping Name
  • UN Number
  • Hazard label(s)
  • Marine Pollutant mark (if applicable)
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5.2.1.1 Minimum character height on packages
(UN numbers)


  • 12 mm in general
  • 6 mm for packages of < 30 L / 30 kg
  • in "adquate height" for packages of < 5 L / 5 kg
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