APPROVED CARDBOARD BOXES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS
We have UN type approved cardboard boxes for the transport of dangerous goods. These overpacks comply with the ADR standard and IATA restrictions.
UN TYPE APPROVED BOXES AND PACKAGING FOR HAZMAT AND DANGEROUS GOODS
The logistics and transport of hazardous substances requires the use of safe and approved packaging, as any personal injury or material damage they may cause would be the direct responsibility of the manufacturer or sender.
Tecnisample’s line of containers and packaging for the transport of dangerous goods complies with all the specifications and requirements that the UN type approval has imposed for the transport and sale of dangerous substances.
What is UN type approval?
UN type approved cardboard boxes for dangerous goods
Tecnisample offers its customers packaging solutions for dangerous goods. In the case of external packaging, we have UN-approved cardboard boxes for the safe packaging and transport of dangerous substances.
4G or 4GV cartons
UN type approved 4G cardboard boxes for the overpacking of dangerous goods.
They can contain specific inner packaging made of glass, plastic, metal and aluminium.
4G
- Different containers can only be used when a performance level is equivalent to the approved one.
- Supplied with mounting details.
4GV
- They may contain inner packaging free of testing of any kind, up to a certain maximum weight.
- They must be packed according to the assembly instructions.
Tecnisample has a wide range of packaging for dangerous goods, which strictly comply with regulatory standards.
Forget the complex regulations for dangerous goods and make your shipments with total confidence, we have the most suitable box for your needs.
Cardboard boxes approved for dangerous goods.
| code | External measurements (mm.) | Internal measurements (mm.) | UN Marked | Units / Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cod. 0 |
180 x 160 x 225 |
175 x 155 x 213 |
4GV/X3/S/19 4G/X5/S/19 |
25 |
|
Cod.1 |
180 x 210 x 320 |
204 x 174 x 292 |
4GV/X3/S/19 4G/Y10/S/19 |
20 |
|
Cod.2 |
350 x 350 x 410 |
330 x 330 x 390 |
4GV/X10/S/05 4G/Y30/S/05 |
5 |
|
Cod. 3 |
280 x 200 x 320 |
275 x 195 x 300 |
4GV/X6/S/19 4G/X12/S/19 |
5 |
|
Cod. 12 ** |
450x350x400 |
440x340x380 |
4GV/X14/S 4G/X33/S |
5 |
|
Cod. 90 ** |
470x600x400 |
570x370x430 |
4G/X60/S/20 4GV/X41/S/20 |
5 |
|
Cod. 94 |
800x600x760 |
780x580x610 |
4GV/X75/S 4G/X80/S |
1 Integrated pallet |
|
Cod. 95 |
1200x800x860 |
1117x770x800 |
4G/Y250/S |
1 Pallet NOT included |
** They require an extra strong seal (Cod. 39), in order to be packed correctly.
ALL BOXES ARE SUPPLIED WITH ASSEMBLY DETAILS.
Do you need UN type approved cardboard boxes?
Packaging and regulations: What requirements must be met?
For a packaging to be valid, it must include the following information:
- Material code
- Manufacturer’s details
- Year of manufacture
- Country
- Approval number and approval authority
- Packaging group
- Test pressure
- Symbol for UN-tested packages, in compliance with all established safety measures.
Approved packages must also include a label where all this information remains visible.
Failure to comply with UN packaging requirements or incomplete labelling could result in the goods being banned from sale or circulation at the point of destination.
In addition, packaging of hazardous substances must pass stacking and drop tests, among others, and comply with the requirements imposed in relation to the substance it contains, quantity, weight, etc.
All these specifications and regulations on approved packaging are contained in the ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods).
- Annex A of the document includes all the actions to be carried out in relation to packaging before transporting dangerous goods and distributing them, such as the classification of the goods, the generation of the relevant documentation, checks prior to the shipment of the goods, etc.
- Annex B, on the other hand, includes all the information relating to transport, the type of vehicle that will transport the goods, the equipment, the choice of driver, etc.
These annexes are updated every two years, so all the information on UN-approved packaging and the transport of hazardous substances is kept up to date and available on the internet.
The ADR establishes 13 categories for classifying dangerous goods, grouped according to their level of risk:
- GROUP I (X), Very Dangerous Goods.
- GROUP II (Y), Medium Dangerous Goods.
- GROUP III (Z), Substances of lesser danger.
The RID, IMDG, IATA and ICAO regulations contain the necessary information for approved packaging with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by sea, air and rail.
