Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, Air Stabilizer for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Air Stabilizer Shipping and Storage Container meets the Packing Group 11 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 one inert Mk 34 Mod 0 Air Stabilizer weighing 10 kg (22 pounds), and an additional 1 kg (3 pounds) of weight. Gross weight of the loaded container was 1 4 kg (32 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
Jun 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA252006

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  • Dennis M. Kotun

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
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  • Marine Transportation
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  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Packaging
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