Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, Gas Generator, Mk 73 Mod 0 for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 73 Mod 0 Gas Generator Shipping and Storage Container 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 load weighing 2.41 kg (5.31 pounds). Gross weight of the loaded container was 2.95 kg (6.5 pounds). The test results indicate that the container has conformed to the POP requirements. POP Test of Mk 73 Mod 0 Gas Generator Shipping and Storage Container.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253852

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