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Central Topic: Types of Packaging, Coding, and Labeling

Transportation of Hazardous Goods (UN System)

Common Types of Packaging

Functions of Packaging

Packaging Terminology

Importance of Packaging

Ensures the product arrives in optimal conditions.

Reduces risks during the distribution cycle:

Mechanical

Climatic

Chemical

Biological

Prevents risks during transportation.

Recognized transport methods:

Packaging up to 400 kg or 450 liters.

Large bulk containers up to 3,000 kg.

Tanks.

Crates/Juxtaposed cages: Made of reed or palm; used to transport food.

Cardboard or compact material boxes: Made of metal, wood, plastic, etc.

Pallets: Structures used to stack goods; handled with machinery.

Containers: Cargo containers for air, sea, or land transport (steel, aluminum, plywood).

Drums: Cylindrical containers made of metal, plastic, or cardboard.

Boxcars: Metal containers for general cargo transport.

Jerricans: Rectangular or polygonal metal/plastic containers.

Bags: Flexible packaging made of paper, plastic, fabric, etc.

Package: The final product of packaging, ready for transport.

Maximum capacity: The internal volume of the packaging (in liters).

Closure: A device for sealing containers.

Dustproof packaging: Protects against fine dry substances.

Outer packaging: External protection used for transport.

Intermediate packaging: Located between inner and outer packaging.

Container: A receptacle for preserving/transporting goods.

Maximum net weight: The maximum allowed weight of the content.

Receptacle: A container for retaining substances or objects

Protection: Against weather and transportation risks.

Identification: Facilitates handling and reception.

Handling: Makes goods easier to manage.