Packaging containers with

UN approval

What is a container with UN approval?

The person who fills a package with hazardous materials is responsible for its safety on dispatch. In a UN approved container you can transport hazardous goods safely without having to repack them and thus save costs.

What is “UN-approved”?

The UN has drawn up a list of more than 6000 hazardous substances classified ­according to the risk that they represent; this determines their packaging group.
Packaging group I (X) corresponds to a high degree of risk represented by the contents, e.g. very corrosive substances; packaging group II (Y) a medium degree of risk and packaging group III (Z) less hazardous substances.
The UN approval describes the type of packaging to be used for the transport of hazardous substances. The certificate is ­issued by recognized material testing institutes. In mass production the manufacturer must guarantee that the product meets the specifications for the type of packaging and that the packaging is manufactured and tested according to a quality assurance program recognized and monitored by the ­registration office.

Test criteria

(limits must not be infringed)

  • chemical compatibility
  • temperature
  • flash point < 61 °C
  • drop height
  • pressure (i.e. vapor pressure of the contents plus partial pressure of any gases that may be present)
  • packaging groups I, II, III (density kg/l)
  • shelf life from filling date (if applicable)

Approval numbers

The identification contains the symbol for UN-tested packaging, the code for the container material, packaging group, test pressure in kPa, year of manufacture, country of approval, registration ­office, approval number and manufacturer.
If the approval number contains a letter (e.g. F or S) in the position that would otherwise be occupied by the test pressure in kPa then the packaging is only approved for use with solids, not with liquids.
New approval numbers apply for all types of transport, i.e. there is no longer any limitation to road, rail, sea or air transport.

Packaging containers with UN approval:

Wide-neck reagent bottles Wide-neck reagent bottles

Wide-neck reagent bottles

Wide neck chemical bottle made of transparent HDPE with blue PP tamper evident screw cap. UN approved for solids. Square cross-section and recessed label area. Ideal for storage, packaging, sampling and transport of granular and pasty media.
UN bottles UN bottles

UN bottles

UN bottles meet strict safety standards for the transport of hazardous goods and reduce packaging costs. They are ideal for the pharmaceutical, food, chemical and medical industries for packaging, sampling, shipping and storage.
HDPE jerrycan HDPE jerrycan

HDPE jerrycan

The universal UN-approved HDPE jerrycan is the ideal choice for versatile applications, safe transport and convenient storage. The HDPE jerrycan is strong, safe, stackable and lightweight.
Aluminium bottle Aluminium bottle

Aluminium bottle

The robust and versatile aluminium bottle with tamper evident screw cap meets the highest safety and quality standards for the storage and transport of substances and retained samples. UN approved for maximum safety and reliability.
Transport bottle aluminium UN Transport bottle aluminium UN

Transport bottle aluminium UN

The transport bottles are made from strong pure aluminium and have a screw cap and solid internal thread for a secure and tight seal. The bottles are approved as dangerous goods packaging for the demanding packaging group I (X).
Disposal kegs, wide-mouth containers

Disposal kegs, wide-mouth containers

Wide-necked container for disposal or storage of powders, granulates and liquids. Can be closed tightly and sealed. The containers have an UN transport approval for solids.
Electrically conductive canister with UN approval Electrically conductive canister with UN approval

Electrically conductive canister with UN approval

The electrically conductive HDPE canister is the solution for the safe handling, storage and transport of flammable liquids. With a surface resistance of less than 10^9 ohms, the canister ensures effective dissipation of electrostatic charges.