Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea (IMDG-Code Amdt. 41-22)


3. Packing Chemicals (12/12)

Exercise: UN Marking of Packagings

The United Nation packaging symbol
The packaging code, i.e. the type of packaging, here a steel drum with non-removable head
A letter indicating the type of packaging group or groups for which the design type has been successfully tested here the "Y" stands for Packing Group II and III
For packaging which require liquid contents. The relative densities shown but only in cases more than 1.2
This is the hydraulic test pressure for liquids in kPa
Is the manufacturing date of the packaging
Is the country of authorization
Abbreviation of the competent authority or some other identification.
Abbreviation of the manufacturer

Your mission in this exercise

Please drag each symbol to the correct explanation. To do so, simply drag the symbol to the empty box next to the explanation. Symbols will only stay in the box corresponding to the correct explanation.

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