4GV UN boxes (or 4GV boxes) are combination packages designed to contain a variety of inner containers. When inner containers are assembled inside a 4GV box according to packing instructions, they form a compliant UN specification package.

What is a 4GV box?

4GV UN boxes (or 4GV boxes) are combination packages designed to contain a variety of inner containers. When inner containers are assembled inside a 4GV box according to packing instructions, they form a compliant UN specification package.

What is the difference between 4G & 4GV?

The main difference here is that the Inner components used in the 4GV box are allowed to change, as long as there is enough absorbent in the tested design to completely absorb the liquid contents being shipped, and it must contain a liner bag.

What does 4GV stand for?

This packaging carries labeling marks designated “4GV.” This designation means that a national competent authority to meet the containment function in conformance with United Nation’s specifications has certified the packaging.

What is V Rated combination packaging?

More than just being a box, 4GV packaging is combination packaging made of an “outer packaging” (a durable corrugated cardboard box) and one or more units of “inner packaging” (such as glass jars, plastic jugs, or metal cans, all of which have UN 4GV packaging options here to properly transport).*

What does the V mean in the code of a fiberboard box?

On fiberboard boxes, if the third character is “V,” this packaging is a 4GV box, which means it has passed UN hazardous materials transportation certifications and is suitable for carrying dangerous goods.

What does the symbol Z mean on a certification mark?

Z=Packing Group III. Lowest Degree of Danger. Under the regulations, if a packaging has been tested to the highest degree of danger, it may be appropriate to place materials in that packaging which have a lower hazard.

Which chemical is used for hazmat?

Sulfuric acid (also known as “battery acid”, “hydrgen sulfate” and “oil of vitriol”) is one of the most important compounds in the chemical industry.

What is packing group2?

Packing group I: substances presenting high danger; Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger; and. Packing group III: substances presenting low danger.

What is Unmarking?

UN/HAZMAT markings are a series of six codes that are separated by slashes. Each group of codes provides relevant identifying information about that specific package. A UN marking is required to appear on any package that has been UN certified and is to be used for the transportation of hazardous materials.

How do you read UN boxes?

The five sections of a UN packaging code indicate the following, from left to right:

1. Packaging type identification code.
2. Packaging group level.
3. Depending on whether the items transported are solid or liquid, either gross mass or specific gravity and hydraulic pressure.
4. Year and country of manufacture.

Which packing group does the letter Z relate?

Packages and containers for dangerous goods that have passed rigorous performance testing usually bear UN specification marks (see example below). X, Y and Z will be used to indicate whether the package is appropriate for all 3 packing groups or just 1 packing group.