Definition of dangerous goods FIBCs
Types of UN bags
There are four types of FIBCs for dangerous goods made from woven plastics:
| 13 H 1 | - | woven plastics without coating and without liner |
| 13 H 2 | - | woven plastics, coated and without liner |
| 13 H 3 | - | woven plastics, uncoated and with liner |
| 13 H 4 | - | woven plastics, coated and with liner |
Categories of UN bags
| Degree of Danger | Packing Group | UN-Symbol | max. Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| high | I | X | 1,5 m3 |
| medium | II | Y | 3,0 m3 |
| low | III | Z | 3,0 m3 |
Note: There is no safety factor 6:1 for UN bags. This term is unknown in the UN regulations. UN bags are not classified by safety factors. They are classified by packing groups I, II or III. The safety factor 6:1 refers to FIBCs for non-dangerous goods only.
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