Overview:
UN Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods regulates the transportation of hazardous products by the un certified bulk bags.
What are UN Certified Bulk Bags?
When it comes to storing and transporting hazardous materials, the United Nations Association or the Orange Book requires un certified packaging for dangerous goods to meet a few of their regulations. These un certified bulk bags are crafted from woven plastics, with or without coating or liners. UN Certified Bulk Bags are required to go through a series of rigorous testing in order to get approved.
Bulk bag for un certificate for dangerous goods that have been approved by the UN can be used with confidence, knowing that they meet the high standards set by the organization.
When do you need UN approved bulk bags?
A UN certified bulk bag, also known as a UN FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container), is typically required when transporting or storing hazardous materials or substances that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment. The certification ensures that the bulk bag meets specific international packaging standards for packaging dangerous goods.
Here are some situations where a UN-certified bulk bag may be needed:
It’s important to note that the specific requirements for UN certified bulk bags may vary depending on the type of hazardous material being transported or stored, as well as the regulations and guidelines of the relevant authorities. If you are dealing with hazardous materials, it is recommended to consult the appropriate regulations or seek guidance from experts in the field.
Testing of the bags at FPS:
The certification ensures that the bag has undergone testing and meets the necessary safety criteria for containing and handling hazardous substances during transportation. We have our own testing facilities where we design and test your Big Bags (FIBCs) to meet all the requirements established by the United Nations (UN).
We conduct the following test:
Top lift test: The bag is overloaded by a weighted multiple of the maximum load.
Tear test: The tear test measures the bag’s resistance to tearing and determines its durability. It evaluates the bag’s fabric strength and the effectiveness of any reinforcing components such as woven fabric layers or additional coatings.
Stacking test: The stacking test determines the bag’s structural integrity when loaded with weight and stacked on top of each other. It assesses the bag’s resistance to deformation and collapse under stacking conditions.
Drop test: The drop test assesses the bag’s ability to withstand impacts during handling and transportation. It involves dropping the filled bag from a specified height onto a rigid surface to evaluate its resistance to damage.
Topple test: The topple test evaluates the bag’s stability and resistance to toppling over when placed in an upright position. It assesses the bag’s ability to maintain its shape and prevent spillage.
Righting test: The bag filled with the maximum weight limit is lifted using only one or two of its loops, to a tilted angle.
The test house authorized by the national government to carry out UN performance tests on its behalf and to issue National Test Certificates to UN standard by competent authorities will prepare a report which is the basis on which the certificate is issued.
Labels and identification criteria
UN approved bulk bags can be readily recognized by their distinct labeling and identification criteria, which are rigorously enforced. The stringent labeling requirements primarily focus on the bag’s contents. Since UN bags are purpose-built for the transportation of hazardous materials, it is of utmost importance to ensure safety by affixing a designated hazardous materials label that accurately corresponds to the bulk sacks contents.
Choose the best certified bags manufacturer in world
As one of the top-tier UN approved packaging suppliers, FPS offers reliable, high quality, and cost-effective un certified packaging for dangerous goods with unmatched technical precision and supersacks. We aim at building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors as well as our clients and supply a high-quality packaging solution such as FIBCs to a wide array of industries.
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