UN dangerous / Hazardous goods classification
There are many confusions as to what the UN codes actually means when looking at them and how to interpret them. You especially have to be aware of this, when you are transporting ammunition to and from a hunting site un public roads.
The M2A1-LWAC(R), available for commercial purchase is certified as: UN 4H2/Y18.5/S/18/DK/ETi-18004. Other variants are available below, if you are transporting explosives or hazardous chemicals. Please contact us for more information.
- UN-X, 13,5kg, Packing group I, II and III
- UN-V, 5,5kg, Packing group I, II and III
- UN-Y, 21,5kg, Packing Group II and III
| Code | Description |
| UN | The United Nations Coding System |
| 4 | Type of Container: |
| 1 = Drums/Pails | |
| 2 = Barrels | |
| 3 = Jerricans | |
| 4 = Boxes | |
| 5 = Bags | |
| 6 = Composite Packagings | |
| H | Material of Construction: |
| A = Steel | |
| B = Aluminum | |
| C = Wood | |
| D = Fibre | |
| F = Reconstituted wood | |
| G = Fiberboard | |
| H = Plastic | |
| 2 | Category Within Type: |
| 1 = Closedhead | |
| 2 = Openhead | |
| Y | Packaging Group for which container was tested: |
| X = Packaging Group I, II, III (high hazard level) | |
| Y = Packaging Group II and III (medium hazard level) | |
| Z = Packaging Group III (low hazard level) | |
| 18.5 | Gross mass or specific gravity |
| Maximum load / weight in container | |
| S | Solid or hydrostatic test |
| S = Solid | |
| L = Liquids | |
| 18 | Year of manufacturing |
| DK | Country code where manufactured |
| ETi-18804 | Identification of the manufactuer or approval agency |
MIL-STD, DEF-STAN and STANAG classification
The LWAC-M2A1 is classified as “CLASS J”, according to DEF-STAN 81-41
- Storage requirements: Storage for a minimum of 2 years world-wide with full weather protection
- Distribution requirements: Movement and handling by any means
The LWAC-M2A1 is classified as “Nato Packaging Level – 1”, according to STANAG 4280
- Storage requirements: Storage for 1 year outdoors in NATO worldwide
- Distribution requirements: Open or enclosed movement by land, air or sea under operational conditions. Multiple handling
