What is packing group in SAP EHS-ERP - EHS Management in ERP?

SAP Term: packing group

• Component: EHS-ERP

• Component Name: EHS Management in ERP

• Description: A code for the effectiveness of a package to transport dangerous goods depending on the degree of danger of the goods such as I, II, and III. Packagings are divided into groups for materials with: Very dangerous properties Dangerous properties Less dangerous properties

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• Key Concepts: 
  Packing Group is a component of the EHS-ERP EHS Management in ERP. It is used to classify hazardous materials according to their packaging requirements. The packing group is determined by the degree of danger posed by the hazardous material, and is used to determine the type of packaging and labeling that must be used when transporting the material. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The packing group is determined by the degree of danger posed by the hazardous material, and is used to determine the type of packaging and labeling that must be used when transporting the material. The packing group is assigned based on criteria such as toxicity, flammability, and reactivity. The packing group can be assigned manually or automatically based on the material’s properties. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a packing group, it is important to consider all relevant criteria for the material in question. It is also important to ensure that the correct packaging and labeling are used when transporting hazardous materials. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The packing group is part of a larger system of regulations for transporting hazardous materials, known as the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNRTDG). The UNRTDG provides guidance on how to safely transport hazardous materials, including information on packaging, labeling, and other safety measures.