Biohazards
- Infectious substances
- UN-2814 certification available
- Inner bag
- Category 6.2 slide-seal approval available
- Packing group
- X-rated: Groups I, II and III
- Decontamination
- Withstands up to 302°F
- Certificate
- BAM D/BAM 8311/4B1
- Re-testing
- None needed; aluminum does not age
Clean, sealed, sterilizable
The smooth, non-porous surface of aluminum can be sanitized easily and repeatedly, and the aluminum withstands −238°F to +302°F without damage or deformation, allowing high-temperature decontamination at the end of a job.
Aluminum absorbs impact energy without cracking or rupturing, protecting the contents if a case is dropped in the field.
- UN HazMat certification available for K470, K424 XC, K410 and K475 cases
- UN-2814 certification for transport of infectious substances
- Category 6.2 internal-bag slide-seal approval available
How UN packing works
ZARGES cases are approved as UN composite packaging (codes 4B, 4BU, 4BV, 4BW and 50B). The approval is for combination packaging: the hazardous material goes in its own inner packaging rated for that substance, such as a sealed bag or a bottle, and the aluminum case is the certified outer container. The case and the inner packaging meet the certification together.
The K470 is certified to the X rating, Packing Group I, under BAM certificate D/BAM 8311/4B1. X is the highest of the three UN packing groups, so an X-rated case is approved for Groups I, II and III, by road, rail, sea and air.
FAQ
What certifications do ZARGES biohazard cases carry?
UN Packing Group I, UN-2814 for infectious substances, and Category 6.2 internal-bag slide-seal approval, depending on model.
What is UN 2814?
UN 2814 is the UN dangerous goods entry for infectious substances affecting humans, part of Division 6.2. ZARGES offers UN-2814 certification for their transport.
Can a biohazard case be decontaminated?
Yes. The aluminum withstands up to 302°F without damage, so cases can be sanitized repeatedly, including by high-temperature decontamination.
Does a UN-certified aluminum case need periodic re-testing?
No. Aluminum does not age the way plastic does, so a certified aluminum case does not need periodic re-testing. A visual check for external damage before each shipment is sufficient.
