UN-rated pails are manufactured and tested to a hazardous-material packaging standard for regulated liquids and solids in transport. The rating lives in the whole package, not the pail alone, so every rated pail ships with its certified lid and closure instructions.
UN 1H2 plastic and 1A2 steel constructions covering Packing Group II and III, verified by drop, leak, and stack testing. The marking still has to be checked against your product's classification, packing group, and specific gravity.
UN 1H2 plastic and 1A2 steel options tested to the standard.
Ratings cover most regulated liquids and solids shipped in pails.
The rating only holds with its matched lid and closure procedure.
Designs verified against drop, leak, and stack test requirements.
Food & Ingredients
Acids & Caustics
Detergents & Cleaners
Paints & Coatings
Solvents
Powders & Dry Goods
Hazardous Materials
Waste & Recovery
Lubricants & Fuels
Identify UN number, packing group, and specific gravity before selecting a rating.
1H2 plastic for corrosive chemistries, 1A2 steel for solvents and flammables.
The certified lid is part of the rating; substituting a lid voids it.
Follow the supplied torque and closure instructions or the package is not compliant.
A UN-rated pail has been manufactured and tested to a hazardous-material packaging standard, verified by drop, leak, and stack testing. The marking states the packing group and maximum specific gravity it covers.
1H2 designates a plastic pail with a removable head; 1A2 designates a steel pail with a removable head. Plastic suits corrosive chemistries, steel suits solvents and flammables that need a groundable body.
Yes. The rating applies to the complete package, so substituting a different lid voids it. Every rated pail ships with its certified lid and closure instructions.
Packing Group II and III ratings are available, which covers most regulated liquids and solids shipped in pails. Your product's classification determines which rating applies.
Filled pails generally stack three to four high, though the limit depends on contents, wall thickness, lid style, and storage conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's stacking and weight instructions.
