Sample UN Marking:
 |
| UN |
The United Nations System |
| 1 |
| Type of Package |
- Drums/Pails
- Barrels
- Jerricans
- Boxes
- Bags
- Composite Packagings
|
|
| A |
| Material of Construction |
A. Steel
B. Aluminum
C. Wood
G. Fibre
H. Plastic
|
|
| 2 |
| Category Within Type |
- Closedhead
- Openhead
|
|
| 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 |
