Packaging specifications
UN-approved packagings must be used as outer, single or composite packaging.
UN-approved packagings can be recognized by the UN coding on the package.
UN-approved packagings can be recognized by the UN coding on the package.
ADR 6.1.3.1
Example:
packaging for solids and inner packaging(s)
packaging for solids and inner packaging(s)
Example:
packaging for liquids
packaging for liquids
4G / Y 1 / S / 17 / D / BAM 7227/ SCA-PE
3H1 / Y 1.6 / 130 / 14 / F / BVT 4712/ SF
Always pay attention to the "plastic clock" with the month of manufacture!
(Stick to 5-year time limit)
Attention: shorter service periods are prescribed for some UN Numbers!
(Stick to 5-year time limit)
Attention: shorter service periods are prescribed for some UN Numbers!
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Symbol of the United Nations |
| 4 | box |
| G | fibreboard |
| Y | for packing groups II and III |
| 1 | maximum gross weight in kg |
| S | solid material or inner packaging |
| 17 | manufactured in 2017 |
| D | tested in Germany |
| BAM | certification office |
| 7227 | registered number |
| SCA-PE | manufacturer |
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Symbol of the United Nations |
| 3 | jerrican |
| H | plastic |
| 1 | non-removable head |
| Y | for packing groups II and III |
| 1.6 | maximum density (kg/L) |
| 130 | test pressure in kPa (130 = 1,3 bar) |
| 14 | manufactured in 2014 |
| F | registered in France |
| BVT | registering office |
| 4712 | registered number |
| SF | manufacturer |