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4GV boxes – ship up to 42kg of hazardous material
Our 4GV Fibreboard boxes are suitable for shipping hazardous goods by road, sea or air inside various inner packagings. UN Mark: 4GV/X65/S
Sold complete with plastic liner bag and suitable for non-specific inner packagings.
- UN specification: 4GV/X65/S
- Maximum gross weight: 65 kg (143 lb)
- Maximum product + inner packaging weight: 42 kg (92.6 lb)
- Designed for use with various inner packagings
- Suitable for Packing Groups I, II and III
- Vermiculite required for assembly
- Supplied with polyethylene liner
- Designed specifically for dangerous goods transport.
UN 4GV Fibreboard Box for Dangerous Goods
The Code 842 is a UN specification 4GV fibreboard box designed for use with suitable non-specific inner packagings when shipping hazardous goods.
Unlike a standard corrugated or cardboard shipping box, this is UN specification packaging intended for shipping regulated dangerous goods. The 4GV/X65/S marking identifies the packaging is UN approved and has passed the required performance tests set out in the model transport of dangerous goods regulations.
The box can be used for shipping substances in Packing Groups I, II and III, where permitted by the applicable dangerous goods packing instruction.
Product Specifications
| Product code | 842 |
| Packaging type | 4GV fibreboard box |
| UN specification | 4GV/X65/S |
| Packing Groups | I, II and III |
| Maximum gross weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Maximum product + inner packaging weight | 42 kg (92.6 lb) |
| Inner packaging | Non-specific inners |
| Liner | Polyethylene |
| Cushioning material required | Vermiculite |
4GV Box vs Standard Corrugated Box
A regular corrugated cardboard box is not suitable for shipping dangerous goods. The Code 842 is specifically designed and tested as UN specification dangerous goods packaging. It must be used with appropriate inner packaging, cushioning materials and assembly method for the approved configuration.
This makes it suitable for businesses looking for UN approved fibreboard boxes, UN corrugated boxes or 4GV dangerous goods packaging, to ship hazardous goods rather than ordinary shipping cartons.
Suitable for Air, Sea and Road Transport
Code 842 can be used where the applicable dangerous goods regulations and packing instruction permit a 4GV packaging configuration.
- For air transport,IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and applicable packing instruction must be followed.
- For road transport the applicable 49 CFR requirements must be followed.
- For sea IMDG regulations must be followed.
Always check the requirements for the specific UN number, packing group and packing instructions in the relevant mode of transport regulations before selecting packaging.
FAQs
Is Code 842 a UN approved cardboard box?
Code 842 is a UN approved 4GV fibreboard box for dangerous goods. It is not a standard household or general-purpose cardboard shipping box.
What does 4GV/X65/S mean?
4GV identifies a fibreboard box for various inners, X indicates the Packing Group I performance level, 65 is the maximum gross mass in kilograms, and S indicates packaging for solids.
What is a 4GV box used for?
A 4GV box is used as an outer packaging with suitable non-specific inner packagings for hazardous goods where the applicable packing instruction permits its use.
Can Code 842 be used for air shipping hazardous goods?
Yes, where permitted by the applicable IATA packing instruction and when the package is assembled in accordance with the relevant requirements.
