Safety, reliability and efficiency are of great importance in the chemical industry. Strict requirements are therefore imposed on the transportation of raw materials, semi-finished products and end products. What exactly are these requirements and how do cardboard drums meet them? We’ll explain in this article.
the regulations regarding chemical substances
For the international transport of dangerous goods in Europe, the ADR regulations apply. These include various requirements, such as:
- Correctly classifying the substances being transported;
- Properly packaging the substances, including UN certification;
- Clear labeling.
To meet these requirements, it is therefore important that packaging:
- Is traceable;
- Is suitable for the type of substance;
- Complies with international packaging guidelines;
- Is closed in the correct manner and contains an inliner if necessary;
- Receives the correct labels.
how do cardboard drums comply with these regulations?
Ourcardboard drums align perfectly with the regulations within the chemical industry. We do this in the following way:
- Protection: The LDPE inliners we use in the drums are suitable for chemical substances and protect these products against direct contact with the cardboard.
- Sealing: The optional seals we use have a unique coding, making your products both safe and traceable during transport and storage.
- Labeling: Barcodes, QR codes or other mandatory labels can easily be placed on the outside of the cardboard drums.
With these adaptations, cardboard drums meet all necessary requirements.
the additional benefits of cardboard packaging
Cardboard drums are not only a safe packaging option, but offer even more advantages. One of these advantages is logistical convenience. Our cardboard drums are sturdy, yet lightweight. They therefore result in lower transport costs than, for example, a metal variant. Due to their square shape, they are easy to stack and take up proportionally less space during storage than round drums. This also saves space and costs in storage and transport.
In addition, the sustainable aspect of cardboard also forms a major advantage. Where the chemical industry demands specific packaging requirements, recent European sustainability laws also impose their specific requirements. With our cardboard drums, you can comply with both and contribute your part to a green future.
cardboard drums: the best packaging choice
All in all, cardboard as packaging is a very good choice for your chemical products. It is a safe, reliable and efficient option, which also offers advantages in sustainability and storage and transport.
Are you curious how cardboard drums fit within your chemical processes? Then view our Square Drums or contact us so we can help you think about a safe and practical packaging solution.
