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1 ConversionFactors kPa = psi75 kPa = psi95 kPa = psi100 kPa = psi150 kPa = psi250 kPa = psi1 kg = lb25 kg = 55 lb50 kg = 110 lb100 kg = 220 lb150 kg = 330 lb200 kg = 440 lb250 kg = 551 L = 1 pint (US) L = 1 quart (US)1 L = .264 gal (US) L = 1 gal (US)4 L = gal (US)5 L = gal (US)10 L = gal (US)References for allHazardous MaterialsPerformance PackagingStandards and Testscan be found in theCode ofFederal Regulations,Title 49, Part LEARN information about hazmatpublications and other trainingmaterials:Visit our web site: :Office of Hazardous Materials Initiatives and Training1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, PHH-50 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Fax:(202) 366-2301 For information aboutHazmat RegulationsContact ourHazmat INFO-LINE:Phone: compatibility withinternational transportationstandards, most units ofmeasure used in Subchapter Cof the 49 CFR are expressedusing International System ofUnits (SI).

2 Where SI units appear(L, kg, kPa) they are theregulatory standard. standard or customaryunits, (gal, lbs, psi) appearing inparentheses following SI unitsare for information only and notintended to be the AHAZMATQUESTION?Packing Group (PG)Packing group means agrouping according to thedegree of danger presentedby hazardous 2, Class 7, Division (other than regulated medicalwastes), and ORM-Dmaterials do not havepacking Group I-Great DangerPacking Group II-Medium DangerPacking Group III-Minor DangerNOTE: This document is for general guidance only and must not beused to determine compliance with 49 CFR, 8/13/2009 10:17 AM Page 1 Plastic receptacle within a protective steel drumPlastic receptacle within a protective steel crate or boxPlastic receptacle within a protective aluminum drumPlastic receptacle within a protective aluminum crate or boxPlastic receptacle within a protective wooden boxPlastic receptacle within a protective plywood drum Plastic receptacle within a protective plywood boxPlastic receptacle within a protective fiber drumPlastic receptacle within a protective fiberboard boxPlastic receptacle within a protective plastic drumPlastic receptacle within a protective plastic boxGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective steel drum Glass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective steel crate or boxGlass, porcelain.

3 Or stoneware receptacles within a protective aluminum drumGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective aluminum crate or boxGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective wooden boxGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective plywood drumGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective wickerwork hamperGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective fiber drumGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective fiberboard boxGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective expanded plastic packagingGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective solid plastic packagingNon-Bulk Packaging Codes and - Nations Symbol: For embossing metal receptacles, the letters UN may be appliedin place of the Code:Designates the type of packaging and material of letter "W" designates associate administrator approval.

4 A letter "V" designates special"variation" Level:Identifies the performance standard for successful testing of the - For packagings meeting Packing Group I, II and III For packagings meeting Packing Group II and III - For packagings meeting Packing Group III Gravity:Specific gravity for which the packaging design type has been tested. Ifthe specific gravity does not exceed , the designation may be Mass:Packaging type tested for maximum gross mass in :Designates that the packaging is intended to contain solids or inner Test Pressure:Internal Hydrostatic Test Pressure in Kilopascals. This test isnot required for inner packaging of combination packaging. Year of Manufacture:Last two digits of year of manufacture. Plastic drums and jerricans(1H and 3H) must be marked with the month of manufacture.

5 The month marking may belocated elsewhere on the of Authorization:Country designation code indicates where the package is manu-factured and Identification:Name and address or authorized symbol of packaging manu-facturer or certifying Thickness:For metal or plastic drums, jerricans or the outer packaging of com-posite packaging intended for reuse or :Reconditioned packaging. L:Reconditioned packaging having successfully passed a leakproofness test. This test is notrequired for inner packaging of combination packaging. Note: Additional marking requirements for Reconditioned packaging are found in Requirements for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)Month and Year:For IBCs, the month and year of Test Load:For IBCs, the stacked test load in kilograms. A number "0" shows that the IBC is not designed for.

6 Standards and codes for IBCs are found in - Markings and drum, non-removable head Steel drum, removable headAluminum drum, non-removable headAluminum drum, removable headPlywood drumFiber drumPlastic drum, non-removable headPlastic drum, removable headMetal drum, non-removable headMetal drum, removable headWooden barrel, bung type Wooden barrel, slack type, removable head Steel jerrican, non-removable headSteel jerrican, removable headAluminum jerrican, non-removable headAluminum jerrican, removable headPlastic jerrican, non-removable headPlastic jerrican, removable headSteel boxAluminum boxWood box, ordinaryWood box, sift-proof wallsPlywood boxReconstituted wood boxFiberboard boxPlastic box, expandedPlastic box, solid Woven plastic bag,unlined or non-coatedWoven plastic bag, sift-proofWoven plastic bag, water-resistantPlastic film bagTextile bag, unlined or non-coated Textile bag, sift-proof Textile bag, water-resistantPaper bag, multi-wall Paper bag, multi-wall water-resistant6HA16HA26HB16HB26HC6HD16H D26HG16HG26HH16HH26PA16PA26PB16PB26PC6PD 16PD26PG16PG26PH16PH2 Drop Test ( ) All packaging design Test( ) All packaging design types intended for Test( ) All metal, plastic, and composite design types intendedto contain Test( ) All packaging design types other than Test( ) All bung-type wooden Test( ) All packaging design Substances See for test requirements for packagings forinfectious Differential( ) Packagings intended for air Tests for Non-Bulk 8/13/2009 10:17 AM Page 2