Clean Rooms
- Surface
- Smooth, non-porous aluminum
- Decontamination
- Withstands up to 302°F
- Material range
- −238°F to +302°F without damage or deformation
- UN approval
- Composite packaging 4B, Packing Group I (X)
- Certified models
- K470, K424 XC, K410 and K475
- Re-testing
- None needed; aluminum does not age
Why aluminum in a clean room
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, so a case can go through high-temperature decontamination along with the rest of the equipment.
Aluminum absorbs impact energy without cracking or rupturing, which protects sensitive contents when they move between the clean area, the lab and the loading dock.
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.
Choosing a case
UN HazMat certification is available on four ZARGES case families. Pick by the size of the inner packaging and the gross mass you need to ship.
- K424 XC
- K410
- K475
FAQ
Can ZARGES cases be used in a clean room?
ZARGES aluminum cases have a smooth, non-porous surface that can be sanitized easily and repeatedly, and the aluminum withstands up to 302°F, allowing high-temperature decontamination.
What temperatures can a ZARGES aluminum case withstand?
The aluminum withstands −238°F to +302°F without damage or deformation. The complete K470 case, gasket included, is tested from −65°F to 176°F.
How do I know a ZARGES case is UN certified?
Look for the UN marking on the case: 4B/X, the tested gross mass, S, the year of manufacture, D and BAM 8311-ZARGES. A case without that label is not UN certified. ZARGES USA tests and labels cases at its Charlotte, NC facility for $75 per case.
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.
