Chemical Packaging | Air Sea Containers

Code 234

0.25L UN Tinplate Oblong Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, 3A1/Y1.2/200

Code 235

0.5L UN Tinplate Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, 3A1/Y1.2/250

Code 107

125ml PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.2/250

Code 890/B

275ml LACQUERED Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 890

275ml PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 891/B

625ml LACQUERED Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 891

625ml PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 347

1L UN Tinplate Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A1/X/250

Code 115

1L UN Tinplate Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, 3A1/Y1.2/150

Code 182/B

1.25L LACQUERED Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 182

1.25L PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.4/400

Code 171

2.5L PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/X1.2/250

Code 101

2.5L FHDPE Plastic Jerrican (White), 3H1/Y1.4/100

Code 653

2.5L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Natural, 3H1/Y1.9/150

Code 236/B

2.5L UN Tinplate Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, 3A1/Y1.2/150

Code 236

2.5L UN Tinplate Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, White, 3A1/Y1.2/150

Code 300

3L UN Tinplate Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A2/Y/100

Code 0022/NAT

5L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Natural, 3H1/Y1.9/200

Code 112

5L UN Steel Drum, 51mm Bung, Lacquer lined 1A1/X/550

Code 121

5L UN Tinplate Jerrican Non Lacquer lined, 3A1/Y1.2/150

Code 22/B

5L UN HDPE Plastic Blue Jerrican, 3H1/X1.9/250

Code 302

5L UN Tinplate Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A2/Y1.6/100

Code 26

5L UN FHDPE Plastic Jerrican White, 3H1/Y1.3/100

Code 230

5L UN Steel Drum Lacquer lined, 1A1/X1.6/600

Code 113

5L UN Steel Drum, 51mm Bung, non-lacquered, 1A1/X/550

Code 231

5L UN Steel Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A1/X1.6/600

Code 27/NAT

6L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican, 3H1/X1.9/250

Code 600

6L UN Stainless Steel Drum, 1A1/X1.8/270

Code 135

6.2L PLAIN – Aluminium Bottle, 1B1/Y1.2/250

Code 272

10L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H2/Y12.3/S

Code 23

10L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Blue, 3H1/Y1.9/150

Code 0023/NAT

10L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Natural, 3H1/Y1.9/160

Code 520

10L UN Tinplate Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A2/Y1.4/100

Code 15

11L UN Steel Drum Lacquer lined, 1A1/X/550

Code 603

12L UN Stainless Steel Drum, 1A1/X2.3/270

Code 437

12L UN Steel Drum, 1A2/Y1.8/200 & 1A2/X28/S

Code 571

20L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H2/Y24/S

Code 24

25L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Blue, 3H1/Y1.6/130

Code 604

25L UN Stainless Steel Drum, 1A1/X1.8/270

Code 24/NAT

25L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican Natural, 3H1/Y1.6/130

Code 48

25L UN HDPE Plastic Jerrican, 3H1/X1.9/250

Code 209

25L UN Tinplate Drum Lacquer lined, 1A2/Y1.6/100

Code 16

25L UN Steel Drum – Lacquer Lined, 1A1/X/550

Code 912

30L UN Composite Steel Drum, 6HA1/X1.6/300 & 6HA1/X52/S

Code 28/B

30L UN HDPE Plastic Drum – 1H2/X55/S

Code 28

30L UN HDPE Plastic Drum – 1H2/X61/S

Code 629

47L UN Fibreboard Drum, 1GW/Y47/S

Code 169/B

55L UN Fibreboard Drum with lever lock, 1G/X88/S

Code 776

57L UN Steel Drum Lacquer lined, 1A1/Y/200

Code 212

60L UN Composite Steel Drum, 6HA1/X1.9/250 & 6HA1/X120/S

Code 217

60L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H2/X88/S

Code 649

60L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H1/X1.2/250

Code 194

120L UN Composite Steel Drum, 6HA1/X1.6/250

Code 720

120L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H1/Y1.4/200

Code 132

120L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H2/X225/S

Code 737

147L UN Fibreboard Drum, 1G/Y179/S

Code 213

210L UN Composite Steel Drum, 6HA1/X1.3/250

Code 563

210L UN Stainless Steel Drum, 1A1/X/270

Code 137

210L UN Steel Drum Lacquer lined, 1A1/X1.6/300

Code 148

210L UN Steel Drum Non Lacquer lined, 1A1/X/270

Code 715

210L UN Steel Drum with Lacquer Lining, 1A2/Y/100 & 1A2/X270/S

Code 705

210L UN Steel Drum, 1A2/X270/S & 1A2/Y/100

Code 665

220L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H1/Y1.9/200

Code 644

220L UN HDPE Plastic Drum, 1H2/X287/S

Code 264

305L UN Steel Salvage Drum, 1A2T/Y435/S

Code 474

Sample Pack – UN 4G Box for various inners, 4G/X2/S

Internal Dimensions: 70mm x 70mm x 175mm

Code 1014

Eco 4GV Boxes for Non-specific inners, 4GV/X4/S

Internal Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm x 350mm

Code 1005

UN 4G box for 4 x 250ml glass inners, 4G/Y4/S

Internal Dimensions: 4 Cells Each 65mm x 65mm x 148mm

Code 838

4GV Boxes for Non-specific inners, 4GV/X5/S

Internal Dimensions: 200mm x 200mm x 350mm

Code 839

4GV boxes for non-specific inners, 4GV/X7/S

Internal Dimensions: 275mm x 275mm x 290mm

Code 1007

UN 4G box for 4 x 500ml glass inners, 4G/X7/S

Internal Dimensions: 4 Cells - 100mm Square 100 x 100 x 230mm

Code 1015

Eco 4GV Boxes for Non-specific inners, 4GV/X7/S

Internal Dimensions: 275mm x 275mm x 290mm

Code 61

UN 4G box for various inners, 4G/X9/S

Internal Dimensions: 130mm x 130mm x 395mm

Code 1

UN 4G box for various inners, 4G/X11/S

Internal Dimensions: 100mm x 100mm x 300mm

Code 397

UN 4G Fibreboard box for 4 x 1L glass bottles, 4G/Y11/S

Internal Dimensions: 210mm x 210mm x 230mm

Code 44

UN 4G box for various inners, with pre-printed flammable liquid Hazard Label, 4G/X11/S

Internal Dimensions: 100mm x 100mm x 300mm

Code 14

UN 4G Fibreboard box for 1 x 5L Jerrican, 4G/X12/S

Internal Dimensions: 192mm x 144mm x 264mm

Code 730

UN 4G box for 1 x 5L steel drum, 4G/X13/S

Internal Dimensions: 185mm x 185mm x 280mm

Code 114

4G Fibreboard Box – Class 3 Hazard Label 4G/X15/S

Internal Dimensions: 210mm x 210mm x 225mm

Code 11

UN 4G Fibreboard box for 1 x 6L Jerrican, 4G/X15/S

Internal Dimensions: 192mm x 142mm x 318mm

Code 263

UN 4G box for 1 x 5L steel drum, 4G/X15/S

Internal Dimensions: 210mm x 210mm x 225mm

Code 840

4GV UN boxes for non-specific inners, 4GV/X21/S

Internal Dimensions: 425mm x 275mm x 555mm

Code 163

UN 4G box for various inners, 4G/X26/S

Internal Dimensions: 250mm x 250mm x 305mm

Code 2

UN Fibreboard box for various inners, 4G/X26/S

Internal Dimensions: 250mm x 250mm x 305mm

Code 1038

UN Plywood Box for Non-specific inners, 4DV/X30/S

Internal Dimensions: 370mm x 370mm x 300mm

Code 841

4GV UN Fibreboard box for non-specific inners, 4GV/X31/S

Internal Dimensions: 425mm x 425mm x 555mm

Code 12

UN 4G box for various inners, 4G/X31/S

Internal Dimensions: 400mm x 295mm x 310mm

Code 843

4GV Boxes for Non-specific inners, 4GV/X40/S

Internal Dimensions: 600mm x 420mm x 400mm

Code 1039

UN Plywood Box for Non-specific inners, 4DV/X56/S

Internal Dimensions: 580mm x 380mm x 385mm

Code 842

4GV UN fibreboard boxes for non-specific inners, 4GV/X65/S

Internal Dimensions: 600mm x 600mm x 625mm

Code 1040

UN Plywood Box for Non-specific inners, 4DV/X107/S

Internal Dimensions: 780mm x 380mm x 585mm

Code 1041

UN Plywood Box for Non-specific inners, 4DV/X175/S

Internal Dimensions: 980mm x 580mm x 585mm

Code 1042

UN Plywood Box for Non-specific inners, 4DV/X280/S

Internal Dimensions: 1180mm x 780mm x 785mm

Code CMP

Why Use UN Approved Chemical Packaging?

Chemicals can present serious risks if packaged incorrectly. Using certified, UN approved chemical packaging helps to prevent:

Chemical leaks and spills during handling or transport
Exposure risks to handlers, operators and end users
Environmental contamination and clean-up costs
Packaging failure caused by impact, pressure or stacking
Regulatory breaches, delays and financial penalties

UN approved chemical packaging is rigorously tested to ensure it meets the performance standards set out in UN Dangerous Goods Regulations. Tests include drop tests, stack tests and pressure tests. This testing ensures containers can withstand the stresses of real-world transport conditions, helping to maintain safety and compliance from dispatch through to final delivery.

Types of Chemical Packaging Available at Air Sea Containers

We offer a wide range of chemical packaging options to suit different substances, volumes and applications, including:

Plastic drums designed for corrosive and hazardous liquids where chemical resistance is essential
Steel drums ideal for flammable chemicals
Composite drums that combine strength with chemical resistance
Plastic and tin jerricans for smaller volumes and controlled dispensing
UN approved bottles Ideal for laboratory use, samples and specialist applications
Fibreboard boxes used with inner packaging solutions to form combination packaging for your specific requirements.

Each packaging type is carefully designed to meet regulatory requirements, ensuring your goods remain protected throughout transport.

Choosing Chemical Packaging

Selecting the correct chemical packaging is essential for safety, compliance and operational efficiency. Before choosing packaging, consider the following:

What chemical are you shipping? Always refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What is the mode of transport? ADR, IMDG or IATA regulations may differ for each mode
Which packaging is permitted? Check the relevant Packing Instruction for approved packaging types and quantity limits
Are there any special provisions? Some substances have additional requirements
Do Limited Quantity or Excepted Quantity rules apply? Alternative packaging may be permitted
Is the packaging compatible with the chemical? Material compatibility must always be confirmed by the shipper
Taking the time to select the right packaging helps avoid compliance issues, reduces risk and keeps your shipments moving without disruption.

Shop Chemical Packaging at Air Sea Containers

With over 40 years of experience supplying chemical packaging, UN approved dangerous goods solutions, Air Sea Containers is a trusted partner to businesses across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, laboratories and logistics.

We combine regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of real-world shipping challenges, helping you choose packaging that meets both compliance and commercial needs.

Next day delivery for UK customers and fast delivery for international orders is available. View our packaging online today or speak to our packaging experts for straightforward advice on selecting the right chemical packaging solution for your application.

Chemical Packaging FAQs

What is UN approved chemical packaging?

UN approved chemical packaging refers to containers that have been tested and certified in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

These packaging solutions are designed to withstand impact, pressure and varying environmental conditions during transport by road, sea and air, helping to ensure chemicals remain securely contained throughout the journey.

What does a UN specification mark mean?

A UN specification mark is the marking applied to UN approved packaging after it has been tested and certified. It identifies the packaging type, material, packing group and other performance tests. This UN mark confirms that the packaging has been approved to be used to transport dangerous goods when used correctly and within its approved limit, and meets UN packaging test performance requirements.

Can UN approved packaging be reused?

Chemical packaging should only be reused if it is completely undamaged, clean and compatible with the chemical being filled. Any signs of wear, contamination or degradation will likely make the chemical packaging unsuitable and non-compliant.

Do all chemicals require UN approved packaging?

No. Not all chemicals are classified as dangerous goods.

UN approved packaging is only required when transporting chemicals that are listed as dangerous goods, unless Limited Quantity or Excepted Quantity provisions apply. Shippers should always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the relevant Packing Instructions to confirm requirements.

What regulations apply to chemical packaging in the UK?

Chemical packaging may be subject to multiple regulations depending on how the goods are transported, including:

ADR for road transport
IMDG Code for travel by sea
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air transport
RID for rail

It is the shipper’s responsibility to ensure that packaging, documentation and handling comply fully with all applicable regulations.

Can the same packaging type be used for different chemicals?

Potentially, yes, but compatibility must be confirmed for each individual chemical.

Packaging that is suitable for one substance may not be appropriate for another, particularly when dealing with corrosive, reactive or solvent-based chemicals. Always verify material compatibility before reuse.

What sizes of chemical packaging are available?

Our chemical packaging range covers a wide selection of sizes, from small bottles and inner containers for samples and laboratory use, through to large drums for industrial and commercial applications.

Is inner packaging also required to be UN approved?

For combination packaging, the outer packaging carries the UN approval, and the inner packaging must meet the requirements specified in the relevant packing instruction. Inner containers must still be compatible with the chemical and suitable for the intended use.

Is chemical packaging suitable for international transport from the UK?

Yes. Our UN approved chemical packaging is suitable for international transport by road, sea, rail and air from the UK, provided it is used in accordance with the relevant regulations, Packing Instructions and quantity limits.

If you’re unsure which packaging is right for your shipment, our team is on hand to help you make a confident, compliant choice.

Can you help me choose the right chemical packaging?

If you are unsure which packaging is suitable for your chemical, our experienced team can help guide you based on classification, packing group, transport mode and application, ensuring you select a compliant and practical solution. Reach out to the team today.