What are 4G UN Ratings? Know the difference.

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE | 4GV VS 4G RATING

4GV UN RATING United Nations Symbol

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Packaging Code

Performance Level

Combination Packaging Year of Manufacture

Manufacturer Identification

4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 Specific Gravity

4GV Packaging

Country of Authorization

The V in this packaging code designates that the package is designed to contain a variety of different types of containers.

4G UN RATING United Nations Symbol

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Performance Level

Combination Packaging Year of Manufacture

Manufacturer Identification

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000 Packaging Code

Specific Gravity

Country of Authorization

PAC K AG IN G CO DE United Nations Symbol

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CHECKING ALL THE BOXES Be sure to PackRight™. In order to qualify

Performance Level

4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 Packaging Code

as a UN rated hazardous packaging

United Nations Symbol

container, all components that come in your 4G packaging set must be used.

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Otherwise, the packaging’s UN rating will be void, which means you won’t be able to

Country of Authorization

Solid

Specific Gravity

Performance Level

Year of Manufacture

Manufacturer Identification

Country of Authorization

Solid

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000 Packaging Code

Specific Gravity

Year of Manufacture

Manufacturer Identification

transport your dangerous liquid and solid materials with a full guarantee of safety.

Just as important as the components that come in the 4G packaging set are the closing instructions that accompany them. Be sure to follow these instructions provided by your packaging’s manufacturer in order to assemble and close your packaging correctly.

UNITED NATIONS SYMBOL u n

4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000

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4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

For embossing metal receptacles, the letters UN may be applied in place of the symbol.

PACKAGING CODE u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 Designates the type of packaging and material of construction. 4= Box, G=Fiberboard, V=Variation Packaging u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Designates the type of packaging and material of construction. 4=Box, G=Fiberboard

PERFORMANCE LEVEL u n

4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000

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4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Identifies the performance standard for successful testing of the packaging.

X=F or packagings meeting Packing Group I, II and III tests Y = For packagings meeting Packing Group II and III tests Z=F or packagings meeting Packing Group III tests

PACKAGING GROUP Packing group means a grouping according to the degree of danger presented by hazardous materials.

Packing Group I - Great Danger Packing Group II - Medium Danger Packing Group III - Minor Danger SPECIFIC GRAVITY u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Specific gravity for which the packaging design type has been tested. If the specific gravity does not exceed 1.2, the designation may be omitted.

SOLID DESIGNATION u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Designates that the packaging is intended to contain solids or inner packaging such as dividers and foam inserts.

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Last two digits of year of manufacture. Plastic drums and jerricans (1H and 3H) must be marked with the month of manufacture. The month marking may be located elsewhere on the package.

COUNTRY OF AUTHORIZATION u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Country designation code indicates where the package is manufactured and marked.

MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION u n 4GV/X50.7/S/19/USA/0000 u n

4G/Y51.2/S/19/USA/0000

Name and address or authorized symbol of packaging manufacturer or certifying agency.

TYPE OF PACKAGE 4GV 1 = Drum 2 = Barrel 3 = Jerrican 4 = Box 5 = Bags 6 = Composite 11 = Rigid 13 = Flexable 31 = For Liquids

MATERIAL 4GV

A = Steel B = Aluminum C = Natural Wood D = Plywood F = Reconstituted Wood G = Fiberboard H = Plastic L = Textile M = Paper, multi-wall N = Metal (other than steel or aluminium) P = Glass, Porcelain or Stoneware

CATEGORY WITHIN TYPE 4GV

A, B, or H Drums- Jerricans and IBC Totes 1 = Closed Head 2 = Open Head A or B Boxes 1 = Ordinary A or B 2 = A or B w/lining or coating C Boxes 1 = Ordianry 2 = w/ sift proof walls G Boxes V = Variation Packaging H Boxes 1 = Expanded Plastic 2 = Solid Plastic L Bags 2 = Sift Proof 3 = Water Resistant M Bags 2 = Multi-wall, Water Resistant