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Objectives:
This chapter will elaborate the basic requirement of
packaging as well as required DG labels on packaging.
It also explain the UN standard of packaging code as well
as highlight the possible combination of all these codes.
The different level of packaging strengths in compliance with
the packing group will also be stated in this chapter.
Examplesof UN packaging will also be provided.
Other types of classification and labelling systemwill be
illustrated.
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Presentation Outline
UN Marking and Packaging
Packaging for Dangerous Goods
Package Marking & Labelling
Strengths of Packaging
Examples of UN Packagings
Other Classification System
EU Labelling System (Directive 67/548/EEC)
US National Fire Protection Association (US NFPA)
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Packaging for Dangerous Goods
The packaging for Dangerous must not exceed 400 kg or 450
liters per package. It must contain the label as well as the
marking at least as follows:-
(1) Label
(2) UN number
(3) Proper Shipping Name
(4) UN Symbol to represent the
standard and strength of the packaging
(5) Any other markings

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NITRIC ACID
UN 2031
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Minimum Label Information
Correct Shipping Name
UN Identification No.
Packaging Group *
Name and address
of manufacturer,
agent or consignor
Class Label /
Secondary Risk
* GREAT DANGER = Packaging Group I
MEDIUM DANGER = Packaging Group II
MINOR DANGER = Packaging Group III

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1A1/Y1.3/140/01/GB/0123
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The UN packaging symbol
Kind of packages
Packaging materials
Non-removable head (1) , Removable head (2)
Packaging Group II or III (X=PG I, II or III; Z=PG III only)
Relative density
Hydraulic pressure test pressure in kPa
Year of manufacture
Authorizing State
Test certificate/ Manufacturer reference

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Kinds of Packages
1 -drum
2 -wooden barrel
3 -jerrican
4 -box
5 -bag
6 -composite packaging
Packaging Material
A -steel M -paper,multiwall
B -aluminium N -metal (other than steel or aluminium)
C -natural wood P -glass,porcelainor stoneware
D -plywood
F -reconstituted wood
G -fibreboard
H -plastics material
L -textile

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Strengths of Packaging
There are three levels of the strengths of the packaging depending on its level of
dangers by the thickness, resistance against pressure, drop test and etc
Packing Group Strength Symbol
I High X
II Medium Y
III Low Z

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Examples of UN Packagings

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Other Classification System
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EU Labelling System (Directive 67/548/EEC)
toxic (T) substances&
very toxic (T+) substances
flammable (F) substances &
extremely flammable (F+) substances
irritating (Xi) substances&
harmful (Xn) substances
explosive (E) substancesoxidizing (O) substancescorrosive (C) substances environmentally
dangerous (N) substances

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US National Fire Protection Association (US NFPA)

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