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packing group

Concept · KTDDE Vocabulary (SKOS) · Draft

URI

https://iri.suomi.fi/terminology/a89c6af7a/concept-396

Terms

Preferred term, Draft

Definition

a regulatory category (I, II, III) indicating the degree of danger presented by certain dangerous goods: I = high danger, II = medium danger, III = low danger

Note

Packing group assignment is determined by regulatory test criteria in the UN Model Regulations and related instruments (IATA DGR, IMDG Code, ADR/RID). Examples: For flammable liquids, classification is based on flash point and initial boiling point; for toxic substances, on acute toxicity values (LD₅₀/LC₅₀); for corrosives, on skin/metal corrosion tests. PG I = high danger, PG II = medium danger, PG III = low danger.

Organization

Finnish Tax Administration

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