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Eco 4GV boxes – ship up to 2.5kg of hazardous goods without vermiculite
4GV/X4/S, Eco 4GV Fibreboard box suitable for shipping hazardous materials by road, sea or air inside suitable inner packagings. Approved for use with biodegradable loose-fill chips instead of vermiculite.
Sold complete with plastic liner bag and can be used with non-specific inner packagings, meaning you can select your preferred suitable inner(s) to use in this 4GV box – subject to weight restrictions.
- UN marking: 4GV/X4/S
- For Packing Groups I
- Maximum gross package weight: 8.82 lb (4 kg)
- Maximum weight of contents and inner containers: 5.51 lb (2.5 kg)
- For use with suitable non-specific inner packagings (choose your own)
- Uses biodegradable chips instead of vermiculite
- Polyethylene liner bag included
UN 4GV Fiberboard Box Without Vermiculite
The Code 1014 Eco Box is a UN specification 4GV fiberboard box designed for shipping hazardous materials using suitable non-specific inner packagings.
Unlike Air Sea’s standard 4GV boxes which use vermiculite, the Eco 4GV has been tested and approved using biodegradable loose-fill chips as the required cushioning & absorbent material. This provides a dust-free alternative for applications where vermiculite is not preferred.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| UN Mark | 4GV/X4/S |
| Packaging Type | 4GV Fibreboard box |
| Packaging Groups | I (X) |
| Liner | Polyethylene liner bag |
| Maximum gross package weight | 8.82 lb (4 kg) |
| Maximum contents + inner containers | 5.51 lb (2.5 kg) |
| Internal dimensions | 7.87 × 7.87 × 13.78 in |
| External dimensions | 8.27 × 8.27 × 14.37 in |
| Inners | Non Specific |
| Cushioning Material | Biodegradable Chips |
Please note: When using our Eco 4GV range of fibreboard boxes (Code 1014 & Code 1015) biodegradable chips must be used as a dangerous goods packaging material when shipping items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Eco 4GV box?
The Code 1014 Eco 4GV is a UN specification fiberboard box approved using biodegradable loose-fill chips as its cushioning material instead of vermiculite.
Is Code 1014 a standard corrugated shipping box?
No. Code 1014 is UN specification 4GV packaging for hazardous materials, it has passed performance tests set out in the UN recommendations on the transport of dangerous good model regulations. It should not be confused with an ordinary corrugated cardboard shipping box.
Can I use vermiculite in the Code 1014 Eco Box?
No. Biodegradable chips are the specified cushioning material for Code 1014 and must be used when assembling the packaging in accordance with its approval.
Can I use different inner packagings?
Code 1014 is a 4GV packaging designed to permit suitable non-specific inner packagings, provided the complete package meets the conditions of the approval and the applicable hazardous materials packaging requirements.
