What are UN transport Codes and why are they used on Adhesives?
What are UN transport codes and why are they used?
UN numbers are four- digit numbers that identify dangerous goods, hazardous substances and articles, for example explosives, flammable liquids and toxic substances in the framework of international transport. These are assigned by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Sometimes groups of chemicals or products with similar properties receive a common UN number (e.g. flammable liquids) and some hazardous substances have their own UN numbers. A chemical in its solid state may receive a different UN number than the liquid phase if their hazardous properties differ significantly; substances with different levels of purity (concentration) may receive different UN numbers.
Here is a list of some of the UN Codes we use at Adkwik:
UN 1133– Adhesives, containing a flammable liquid
Adkwik Products examples for UN1133:
Evo Stik TX613 Contact Adhesive
Timbond Neoprene Spray Contact Adhesive
UN 3295– Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s.
Adkwik Product example for UN 3295:
Solvent Cleaners
UN 1950– Aerosols (each not exceeding 1 L capacity)
Adkwik Product examples for UN 1950:
Tensorgrip L17 500ml
Tensorgrip L12 500ml
UN 3501– Chemical Under pressure, Flammable
Adkwik Product examples for UN 3501:
Timbond Portable Spray Adhesive
To find out more about UN Codes on products, give us a call on 01223 412373 or email us here online.
