Dangerous goods (hazardous materials) regulations require
performance tests to be conducted on packaging or IBC designs before being
authorized for use. The regulations do not include standardized procedures for
conducting performance tests and, because of this, may result in a non-uniform
approach and differences in test results between testing facilities.
The purpose of the new standard is to provide guidance and to
establish a set of common practices for conducting hydrostatic pressure tests
on IBC designs subjected to UN certification testing.
The new standard (soon to be published as D8134) was developed
by ASTM
International’s committee on packaging.
Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle
