Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, SPARROW Guidance and Control Section, CNU-240/E for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service CNU-240/E SPARROW Guidance and Control Section Container could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 181 kg (400 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. The containers conformed to the POP performance requirements; i.e., they successfully retained the contents throughout the specified tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 07, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242605

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  • Lewis Coutts

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  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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