ASTM D 4919 : 2003 : R2008
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
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Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings (Withdrawn 2017)
Hardcopy , PDF
06-01-2017
English
01-10-2008
Committee |
D 10
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
9
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ProductNote |
Reconfirmed 2008
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PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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Status |
Superseded
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1.1 The main focus of this guide is to identify the key information required for United Nations (UN) packaging certification to ensure the selected packaging will be certified to the appropriate level for its intended use. This document also provides guidance for locating relevant sections of the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Consult with a regulatory specialist whenever needed.
1.2 This guide is intended to assist in determining the appropriate performance tests required to certify packaging designs to the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations performance oriented packaging standards based on the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
1.3 This guide covers the testing for transportation of hazardous materials packagings for net masses not exceeding 400 kg (880 lb) or capacities not exceeding 450 L (119 gal), excepting packagings for infectious substances, radioactive materials, cylinders and other receptacles for gases.
1.4 This guide does not replace domestic or international regulatory requirements for hazardous materials packaging but is strongly recommended to be used in conjunction with those regulations.
1.5 The user of this guide must be trained in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) as required by 172.700 and should be familiar with other applicable hazardous materials regulations such as; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) and carrier rules such as International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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 requirements prior to use.
ASTM D 7790 : 2012 | Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing |
ASTM D 6198 : 2018 | Standard Guide for Transport Packaging Design |
ASTM D 8135 : 2017 | Standard Guide for Selection of Substitute, Non-hazardous, Particulate Solid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the United Nations Performance Tests |
ASTM D 8134 : 2018 | Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Hydrostatic Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) IBC Design Types |
ASTM D 5998 : 2016 | Standard Specification for Molded Polyethylene Shipping and Storage Drums |
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