1.0 UN Packing Groups

 

 

1.1 Substances of all classes, other than class 1, 2, 5.2, 6.2 and 7 and the self-reactive substances of class 4.1, are assigned to three Packing Groups in accordance with the degree of danger presented by the substance in transport. The Packing Groups have the following means:

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?Packing group I 'Substances presenting high danger
?Packing group II 'Substances presenting medium danger
?Packing group III 'Substances presenting low danger

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1.2 Grouping Criteria for:

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1.2.1 Packing Group Assignment for Flammable Liquids (Class 3)

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PG

Flashpoint in ¢XC Closed-cup (c.c.)

Initial boiling point in ¢XC

I

II

III

¡V

> 23

>= 23 to <= 61

<= 35

> 35

> 35

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1.2.2 Packing Group Assignment for Substances of Class 4.2
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PG

Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

I

'All pyrophoric solids & liquids

II

'Self-heating substances which give a positive result in a test using 25 sample cube at 140¢XC

III

'Other self-heating substances which do not meet the criteria for PG II

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1.2.3 Packing Group Assignment for Substances of Class 4.3
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PG

Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

I

'Any substance which reacts vigorously with water at ambient temperatures & demonstrates generally a tendency
'for the gas produced to ignite spontaneously, or which reacts readily with water at ambient temperatures such that
'the rate of evolution of flammable gas is equal to or greater than 10l per kilogram of substance over any one
'minute

II

'Any substance which reacts readily with water at ambient temperatures such that the maximum rate of evolution of
'flammable gas is equal to or greater than 20l per kilogram of substance per hour, & which does not meet the
'criteria for PG I

III

'Any substance which reacts slowly with water at ambient temperatures such that the maximum rate of evolution of
'flammable gas is equal to or greater than 1 litre per kilogram of substance per hour, & which does not meet the
'criteria for PGs I or II

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1.2.4 Packing Group Assignment for Substances of Class 5.1
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PG

Solid Oxidizing Substances

Liquid Oxidizing Substances

I

'Any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-
'cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean'
'burning time less than the mean burning time of a
'3:2'mixture'(by mass) of potassium bromate & cellulose

'Any substance which, in the 1:1 mixture (by mass)
'of'substance & cellulose tested, spontaneously ignites;
'or'the mean pressure rise time of a 1:1 mixture (by
'mass) of'substance & cellulose is less than that of a 1:1
'mixture'(by mass) of 50% perchloric acid & cellulose

II

'Any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-

'cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean'
'burning 'time equal to or less than the mean burning '
'time of a'2:3 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate & '
'cellulose & the criteria for PG I are not met

'Any substance which, in the 1:1 mixture (by mass)
'of'substance & cellulose tested, exhibits a mean
'pressure rise time less than or equal to the mean
'pressure rise 'time of a 1:1 mixture (by mass) of 40%
'aqueous sodium'chlorate solution& cellulose; & the
'criteria for PG I are not met

III

'Any substance which, in the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-to-

'cellulose ratio (by mass) tested, exhibits a mean
'burning time equal to or less than the mean burning '
'time 'of a 3:7 mixture (by mass) of potassium bromate & '
'cellulose'& the criteria for packing groups I & II are not 'met

'Any substance which, in the 1:1 mixture (by mass)
'of'substance & cellulose tested, exhibits a mean
'pressure'rise time less than or equal to the mean
'pressure rise'time of a 1:1 mixture (by mass) of 65%
'aqueous nitric 'acid & cellulose; & the criteria for
'PGs I & II are not met

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1.2.5 Packing Group Assignment for Toxic Substances of Class 6.1
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Administration through Oral Ingestion, Dermal Contact & Inhalation of Dusts & Mists

PG

Oral Toxicity

LD50

(mg/kg)

Dermal Toxicity

LD50

(mg/kg)

Inhalation Toxicity by Dusts & Mists

LC50 (One Hour)

(mg/l)

I

<= 5

<= 40

<= 0.5

II

> 5 ¡V 50

> 40 ¡V 200

> 0.5 ¡V 2

III

Solids> 50 ¡V 200

Liquids> 50 ¡V 500

> 200 ¡V 1000

> 200 ¡V 1000

> 2 ¡V 10

> 2 ¡V 10

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1.2.6 Packing Group Assignment for Corrosive Substances of Class 8
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PG

Corrosive Substances

I

'Substances that cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an observation period of up to 60
'minutes starting after an exposure time of 3 minutes or less

II

'Substances that cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an observation period of up to 14 days
'starting after an exposure time of more than 3 but not more than 60 minutes

III

'Substances that cause full thickness destruction of intact skin tissue within an observation period of up to 14 days
'starting after an exposure time of more than 60 minutes but not more than 4 hours; or are judged not to cause full
'thickness destruction of intact skin tissues but which exhibit a corrosion rate on steel or aluminium surfaces
'exceeding 6.25 mm a year at a test temperature of 55¢XC

 
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2.0 UN Packaging Symbol & Code
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Sample UN Marking

UN

?The United Nations packaging symbol.

4

?Packaging Used

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???1. Drum/Pail
???2. Wooden Barrel
???3. Jerrican
???4. Box
???5. Bag
???6. Composite Packaging

G

?Material used for Construction

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???A. Steel (All Types & Surface Treatments)
???B. Aluminum
???C. Natural Wood
???D. Plywood
???F. Reconstituted Wood
???G. Fiberboard
???H. Plastics Material
???L. Textile
???M. Paper, Multiwall
???N. Metal (often than Steel & Aluminum)
???P. Glass, Porcelain or Stoneware

Y

?Packing group or groups for which the design type has been successfully tested

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???X?for Packaging groups I, II, III
???Y?for Packaging groups II and III
???Z?for Packaging group III only

15

?The maximum gross mass in Kilograms; or for packaging intended for Liquids, this marking

?will indicate the density or specific gravity of material packed

S

?Packaging used for containing solids or inner packagings

03

?The year during which the packaging was manufactured

CN

?The State authorizing the allocation of the mark

4708

?The name of the inspection body specified by China competent authority

1378

?The name of the manufacture specified by China competent authority

PI:002

?The batch number of production

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How to Read the Names of the Inspection Bodies Specified by China Competent Authority?
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Province/City

Code

Province/City

Code

Province/City

Code

Beijing

1100

Fujian

3500

Zhuhai

4800

Tianjin

1200

Jiangxi

3600

Sichuan

5100

Heibei

1300

Shandong

3700

Guizhou

5200

Shanxi

1400

Xiamen

3800

Yunnan

5300

Inner Mongolia

1500

Ningbo

3900

Tibet

5400

Liaoning

2100

Henan

4100

Chongqing

5500

Jilin

2200

Hubei

4200

Shanxi

6100

Heilongjiang

2300

Hunan

4300

Gansu

6200

Shanghai

3100

Guangdong

4400

Qinghai

6300

Jiangsu

3200

Guangxi

4500

Ningxia

6400

Zhejiang

3300

Hainan

4600

Xinjiang

6500

Anhui
3400
Shenzhen
4700
   
 

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3.0 Types of Packagings

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3.1 Controlling Packagings

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Any packaging, such as a receptacle, cartridge or case of an article or device, is designed to retain and be directly in contact with a substance or mixture of substances therein and form an integral part of the article or device and is required in order that the device or article may function correctly when used.

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Disposable LPG Cylinders

Refillable LPG Cylinders

Aerosol Products

Tear Gases

Pepper Spray

Fireworks

Batteries

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3.2 Protective Packagings

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Any packaging is prepared to perform both protection and containment functions together with any other necessary components and manners for safe and convenient movement of substances, materials and articles. Taking into account the functions in transport, It should be considered extending the concept to include any transport unit that is really the most protective.
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Inner Packagings

Outer Packaging

Composite Packagings

Intermediate Packagings

Intermediate Bulk Containers

Large Packaging

Salvage Packagings

Reconditioned Packagings

'Includes metal drums, plastic drums and jerricans that are reconditioned.

Remanufactured Packagings

'Includes: 1) metal drums that are produced as a UN type from a non-UN type
'or converted from one UN type to another UN type or undergo the
replacement
'of integral structural components; 2) plastics drums that are
converted from
'one UN type to another UN type or undergo the replacement
of integral
'structural components.

Re-used Packagings

Special Packagings

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