ASTM-D4919:2003 Edition

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D4919-03 Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2003	9

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Description

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 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 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.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Scope Referenced Documents
2	Terminology Significance and Use Procedure
3	Test Overview Drop Test
4	TABLE 1 TABLE 2
5	TABLE 3 TABLE 4 TABLE 5
6	TABLE 6 TABLE 7 TABLE 8 TABLE 9 TABLE 10
7	Leakproofness Test Hydrostatic Pressure Test Stack Test TABLE 11 TABLE 12
8	Vibration Test Pressure Differential Test Cobb Water Absorption Test Test Report UN Markings Industry Reference Documents Keywords TABLE 13