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ASTM D 4991 : 1994 : R1999

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.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 Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Superseded by

ASTM D 4991 : 2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

10-10-1999

€59.22
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Committee
D 10
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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.

ASTM D 7660 : 2010 : R2018 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
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

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