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ASTM D 7660 : 2010

Superseded
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Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

20-07-2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-08-2010

CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.10, 2017 Gives a standardized method and a set of basic instructions for performing internal and hydrostatic pressure testing on packaging designs.

1.1 This guide is intended to provide a standardized method and a set of basic instructions for performing internal and hydrostatic pressure testing on packaging designs.

1.2 This guide provides information to help clarify various terms used as part of the United Nations (UN) certification process that may assist in determining the applicable test.

1.3 This guide provides the suggested minimum information that should be documented when conducting pressure testing.

1.4 This guide provides information for recommended equipment and fittings for conducting pressure tests.

1.5 This guide is based on the current information contained in 49 CFR, §173.27 and §178.605.

1.6 When testing packaging designs intended for hazardous materials (dangerous goods), the user of this guide shall be trained in accordance with 49 CFR §172.700 and other applicable hazardous materials regulations such as the ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and carrier rules such as the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.8 This 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
Guide
Pages
7
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

ASTM D 6198 : 2018 Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
ASTM D 6198 : 2018 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design
ASTM D 8134 : 2018 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Hydrostatic Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) IBC Design Types
ASTM D 4919 : 2017 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings

ASTM D 4919 : 2017 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings
IMO IF200 : 2006 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE
CFR 49(PTS100-185) : 0 TRANSPORTATION

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