Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Task A Assembly in Wooden Container (NSWC 1H Drawing 10000) for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Task A Assembly in Wooden Container (NSWC 1H Drawing 10000) meets the Packing Group II requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendation on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Document, ST/SG/AC. 10/1, Revision 6, Chapters 4 and 9 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 1 October 1991. The container's contents consisted of a simulated Task A Assembly weighing 29 kg (65 pounds), and an additional 2 kg (6 pounds) of weight. Gross weight of the loaded container was 44 kg (98 pounds). The test results indicate that the container has conformed to the POP requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251518

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