Packing instruction P405

P405 PACKING INSTRUCTION P405 This instruction applies to UN No. 1381. The following packagings are authorized, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) For UN No. 1381, phosphorus, wet: (a) Combination packagings Outer packagings: Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D or 4F). Maximum net mass: 75 kg Inner packagings: (i) hermetically sealed metal cans, with a maximum net mass of 15 kg; or (ii) glass inner packagings cushioned on all sides with dry, absorbent, noncombustible material in a quantity sufficient to absorb the entire contents with a maximum net mass of 2 kg; or (b) Drums (1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1N1 or 1N2). Maximum net mass: 400 kg Jerricans (3A1 or 3B1). Maximum net mass: 120 kg. These packagings shall be capable of passing the leakproofness test specified in 6.1.5.4 at the packing group II performance level. (2) For UN No. 1381, dry phosphorus: (a) When fused, drums (1A2, 1B2 or 1N2) with a maximum net mass of 400 kg; or (b) In projectiles or hard cased articles when carried without Class 1 components: as specified by the competent authority.