Lesson 3 Midterms Flashcards
(95 cards)
Elements of UN marking & UN packaging codes
1.UN symbol
2. Packaging identification codes
3. Packaging group level equivalent
4. Relative density or specific gravity
5. Hydrostatic pressure or solids
6. Year of manufacture
7. Location of manufacturer/shipper
8. Manufacturer identification or approval agency
UN packaging codes - number 1
Drum
UN packaging codes - number 2
Wooden Barrel
UN packaging codes - number 3
Jerrican
UN packaging codes - number 4
Box
UN packaging codes - number 5
Bag
UN packaging codes - number 6
Composite Packaging
UN packaging codes - number 7
Pressure Receptacle
UN packaging codes - letter A
Steel
UN packaging codes - letter B
Aluminum
UN packaging codes - letter C
Natural Wood
UN packaging codes - letter D
Plywood
UN packaging codes - letter F
Reconstructed Wood
UN packaging codes - letter G
Fiberboard
UN packaging codes - letter H
Plastic
UN packaging codes - letter L
Textile
UN packaging codes - letter M
Paper
UN packaging codes - letter N
Metal other than steel or aluminum
UN packaging codes - letter P
Glass, Porcelain, or Stoneware
UN subcategory codes for A, B, or H Drums - Jerricans
1 - non-removable head
2 - removable head
UN subcategoty codes for M bags
5M1 - Multiwall
5M2 - Multiwalled, Water-resistant
Packaging Group Level
X - packing group 1 (highest degree of danger)
Y - packing group 2 (medium degree of danger)
Z - packing group 3 (lowest degree of danger)
OR
X - packing group 1-3
Y - packing group 2-3
Z - packing group 3
Packaging group level is followed by ___
Packaging group level is followed by the relative density or specific gravity (unitless)
It is a descriptive name, identification number, instructions, cautions, weight, specification, or UN marks, or combinations thereof, required on outer packaging of hazardous materials or dangerous goods
Marking