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ASTM D 4991 : 2007

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

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-01-2007

CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.09, 2015 Defines the testing of empty containers for resistance to leakage under differential pressure conditions such as those which can occur during air transport.

1.1 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. 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).

1.2 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
Test Method
Pages
3
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2007
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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 996 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

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