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ASTM D 4991 : 2007 : R2015

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Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

23-03-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-07-2015

This test method covers the testing of empty containers for resistance to leakage under differential pressure conditions such as those which can occur during air transport.

1.1This test method covers the testing of empty containers for resistance to leakage under differential pressure conditions such as those which can occur during air transport. It is suitable for testing rigid containers intended for the transportation of some hazardous liquids in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations On The Transport Of Dangerous Goods (UN TDG) and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions For The Safe Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Air (ICAO TIs).

1.2This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
D 10
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
3
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2015
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 7660 : 2010 : R2018 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
ASTM D 7660 : 2020 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
ASTM D 6653/D6653M : 2013 : R2021 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
ASTM F 2391 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Measuring Package and Seal Integrity Using Helium as the Tracer Gas
ASTM D 4919 : 2017 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings
ASTM F 2391 : 2005 : R2016 Standard Test Method for Measuring Package and Seal Integrity Using Helium as the Tracer Gas
ASTM D 6653/D6653M : 2013 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method

ASTM D 3078 : 2002 : R2021 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 3078 : 1994 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 3078 : 2002 : R2013 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 996 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
ASTM D 3078 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 3078 : 2002 : R2008 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 3078 : 2002 : R2008 Standard Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
ASTM D 996 : 2010 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

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