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