{"operation":"document","citation":"PHMSA Guidance, Guide to Performance Packaging Codes","title":"Guide to Performance Packaging Codes","source_type":"guidance","agency":"Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration","status":"guidance","official":true,"published_on":"2007-03-01","effective_on":"2007-03-01","summary":"Guide to Performance Packaging Codes Document performance-packaging-codes.pdf (375.38 KB) This guide provides information associated with performance packaging as identified in 49 CFR, Part 178. It provides sample markings, codes, tests, approximate conversion factors, and definition of packing group associated with packaging used for hazardous materials shipments. Issued Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-guide-performance-packaging-codes-7c21cf3b.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-guide-performance-packaging-codes-7c21cf3b.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/phmsa-guidance-guide-performance-packaging-codes-7c21cf3b","source_url":"https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulatory-compliance/phmsa-guidance/guide-performance-packaging-codes","body":"Guide to Performance Packaging Codes\n\nDocument\n\n performance-packaging-codes.pdf (375.38 KB)\n\n        This guide provides information associated with performance packaging as identified in 49 CFR, Part 178. It provides sample markings, codes, tests, approximate conversion factors, and definition of packing group associated with packaging used for hazardous materials shipments.\n\n          Issued Date: Thursday, March 1, 2007\n\n<<<PAGE 1>>>\n\nppm_complete_final.qxp 8/13/2009 10:17 AM Page 1\nConversion\nFactors\n§171.10\nFor compatibility with\ninternational transportation\nstandards, most units of\nmeasure used in Subchapter C\nof the 49 CFR are expressed\nusing International System of\nUnits (SI).\nWhere SI units appear\n(L, kg, kPa) they are the\nregulatory standard.\nU.S. standard or customary\nunits, (gal, lbs, psi) appearing in\nparentheses following SI units\nare for information only and not\nintended to be the regulatory\nstandard.\nPacking Group (PG)\nPacking group means a\ngrouping according to the\ndegree of danger presented\nby hazardous materials.\nClass 2, Class 7, Division 6.2\n(other than regulated medical\nwastes), and ORM-D\nmaterials do not have\npacking groups.\nPacking Group I-Great Danger\nPacking Group II-Medium Danger\nPacking Group III-Minor Danger\n10 kPa = 1.45 psi\n75 kPa = 10.9 psi\n95 kPa = 13.8 psi\n100 kPa = 14.5 psi\n150 kPa = 21.8 psi\n250 kPa = 36.3 psi\n1 kg = 2.2 lb\n25 kg = 55 lb\n50 kg = 110 lb\n100 kg = 220 lb\n150 kg = 330 lb\n200 kg = 440 lb\n250 kg = 551 lb\n0.47 L = 1 pint (US)\n0.95 L = 1 quart (US)\n1 L = .264 gal (US)\n3.8 L = 1 gal (US)\n4 L = 1.06 gal (US)\n5 L = 1.32 gal (US)\n10 L = 2.6 gal (US)\nReferences for all\nHazardous Materials\nPerformance Packaging\nStandards and Tests\ncan be found in the\nCode of\nFederal Regulations,\nTitle 49, Part 178.\nPHH50-0099-0807\nTO LEARN MORE...\nFor information about hazmat\npublications and other training\nmaterials:\nVisit our web site:\nhttp://hazmat.dot.gov\nWrite:\nOffice of Hazardous Materials\nInitiatives and Training\n1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, PHH-50\nWashington, DC 20590-0001\nFax: (202) 366-7342\nE-mail: training@dot.gov\nPhone: (202) 366-2301\nGOT A\nHAZMAT\nQUESTION?\nhttp://hazmat.dot.gov\nINFO-LINE\n1-800-467-4922\nFor information about\nHazmat Regulations\nContact our\nHazmat INFO-LINE:\nPhone: 1-800-467-4922\nE-mail: infocntr@dot.gov\nNOTE: This document is for general guidance only and must not be\nused to determine compliance with 49 CFR, Parts100-185.\n\n<<<PAGE 2>>>\n\nppm_complete_final.qxp 8/13/2009 10:17 AM Page 2\nNon-Bulk Packaging Codes\n§§178.504 - 178.521\n1A1\nSteel drum, non-removable head\n4A\nSteel box\n1A2\nSteel drum, removable head\n4B\nAluminum box\n1B1\nAluminum drum, non-removable head\n4C1\nWood box, ordinary\n1B2\nAluminum drum, removable head\n4C2\nWood box, sift-proof walls\n1D\nPlywood drum\n4D\nPlywood box\n1G\nFiber drum\n4F\nReconstituted wood box\n1H1\nPlastic drum, non-removable head\n4G\nFiberboard box\n1H2\nPlastic drum, removable head\n4H1\nPlastic box, expanded\n1N1\nMetal drum, non-removable head\n4H2\nPlastic box, solid\n1N2\nMetal drum, removable head\n5H1\nWoven plastic bag,unlined or non-coated\n2C1\nWooden barrel, bung type\n5H2\nWoven plastic bag, sift-proof\n2C2\nWooden barrel, slack type, removable head\n5H3\nWoven plastic bag, water-resistant\n3A1\nSteel jerrican, non-removable head\n5H4\nPlastic film bag\n3A2\nSteel jerrican, removable head\n5L1\nTextile bag, unlined or non-coated\n3B1\nAluminum jerrican, non-removable head\n5L2\nTextile bag, sift-proof\n3B2\nAluminum jerrican, removable head\n5L3\nTextile bag, water-resistant\n3H1\nPlastic jerrican, non-removable head\n5M1\nPaper bag, multi-wall\n3H2\nPlastic jerrican, removable head\n5M2\nPaper bag, multi-wall water-resistant\n§§178.522 and 178.523\n6HA1\nPlastic receptacle within a protective steel drum\n6HA2\nPlastic receptacle within a protective steel crate or box\n6HB1\nPlastic receptacle within a protective aluminum drum\n6HB2\nPlastic receptacle within a protective aluminum crate or box\n6HC\nPlastic receptacle within a protective wooden box\n6HD1\nPlastic receptacle within a protective plywood drum\n6HD2\nPlastic receptacle within a protective plywood box\n6HG1\nPlastic receptacle within a protective fiber drum\n6HG2\nPlastic receptacle within a protective fiberboard box\n6HH1\nPlastic receptacle within a protective plastic drum\n6HH2\nPlastic receptacle within a protective plastic box\n6PA1\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective steel drum\n6PA2\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective steel crate or box\n6PB1\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective aluminum drum\n6PB2\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective aluminum crate or box\n6PC\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective wooden box\n6PD1\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective plywood drum\n6PD2\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective wickerwork hamper\n6PG1\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective fiber drum\n6PG2\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective fiberboard box\n6PH1\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective expanded plastic packaging\n6PH2\nGlass, porcelain, or stoneware receptacles within a protective solid plastic packaging\nInterpreting Markings §§178.502 and 178.503\nUnited Nations Symbol: For embossing metal receptacles, the letters UN may be applied\nin place of the symbol.\nPackaging Code: Designates the type of packaging and material of construction.\nA letter \"W\" designates associate administrator approval. A letter \"V\" designates special\n\"variation\" packaging.\nPerformance Level: Identifies the performance standard for successful testing of the pack-\naging.\nX - For packagings meeting Packing Group I, II and III tests.\nY - For packagings meeting Packing Group II and III tests.\nZ - For packagings meeting Packing Group III tests.\nSpecific Gravity: Specific gravity for which the packaging design type has been tested. If\nthe specific gravity does not exceed 1.2, the designation may be omitted.\nGross Mass: Packaging type tested for maximum gross mass in kilograms.\nS: Designates that the packaging is intended to contain solids or inner packagings.\nHydrostatic Test Pressure: Internal Hydrostatic Test Pressure in Kilopascals. This test is\nnot required for inner packaging of combination packaging.\nYear of Manufacture: Last two digits of year of manufacture. Plastic drums and jerricans\n(1H and 3H) must be marked with the month of manufacture. The month marking may be\nlocated elsewhere on the package.\nCountry of Authorization: Country designation code indicates where the package is manu-\nfactured and marked.\nManufacturer Identification: Name and address or authorized symbol of packaging manu-\nfacturer or certifying agency.\nMinimum Thickness: For metal or plastic drums, jerricans or the outer packaging of com-\nposite packaging intended for reuse or reconditioning.\nR: Reconditioned packaging.\nL: Reconditioned packaging having successfully passed a leakproofness test. This test is not\nrequired for inner packaging of combination packaging.\nNote: Additional marking requirements for Reconditioned packaging are found in §178.503.\nAdditional Requirements for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)\nMonth and Year: For IBCs, the month and year of manufacture.\nStacking Test Load: For IBCs, the stacked test load in kilograms. A number \"0\"\nshows that the IBC is not designed for stacking.\nNote: Standards and codes for IBCs are found in §178.702 - 178.710\nRequired Tests for Non-Bulk Packaging\nDrop Test (§178.603) All packaging design types.\nLeakproofness Test (§178.604) All packaging design types intended for liquids.\nHydrostatic Test (§178.605) All metal, plastic, and composite design types intended\nto contain liquids.\nStacking Test (§178.606) All packaging design types other than bags.\n.\nCooperage Test (§178.607) All bung-type wooden barrels.\nVibration Test (§178.608) All packaging design types.\nInfectious Substances See §178.609 for test requirements for packagings for\ninfectious substances.\nPressure Differential (§173.27) Packagings intended for air transport.","truncated":false,"body_characters":8084}