Sample UN Marking:
UN1A2 / Y1.9 / 100
/ 99
USA / M4121
|
UN | The
United Nations System |
1 | Type of Package | - Drums/Pails
- Barrels
- Jerri
cans
- Boxes
- Bags
- Composite
Packaging
|
|
A | Material of Construction | A.
Steel
B. Aluminum
C. Wood
G. Fiber
H. Plastic |
|
2 | Category Within Type | - Closed
Head
- Open
Head
|
|
Y | Packaging Group for which drum was tested | - for Packaging Group I, II, III
- for Packaging Group II and III
- for Packaging Group III
| Packaging Group I: Great Danger (high hazard level)
Packaging Group II: Medium Danger (medium
hazard level)
Packaging Group III: Minor Danger (low hazard level) |
|
1.9 | Density or specific gravity of material packed
OR
For packaging intended for Solids
or that have inner packaging, this marking will indicate the maximum gross mass (weight) in kilograms. |
100 | Hydraulic pressure in kilo-pascal (kPa)
OR
For packaging intended for Solids or
that have inner packaging, an "S" in upper case will follow the gross mass. |
99 | Current year |
USA | Country
where drum was manufactured |
M4121 | Code
for manufacturing plant |
