Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, CNU-287/E for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the CNU-287/E Shipping and Storage Container, modified with six cover closure straps, meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 1 07 through 1 7 8, dated 31 December 1 99 1. The packaged commodity used for the test consisted of four sand-filled steel pipe sections each weighing 93 kg (205 pounds). The total net weight was 372 kg (820 pounds). This load simulated four SIDEWINDER, AIM-9G/H/L/M Missiles. Gross weight of the loaded container was 590 kg (1 300 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
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA255933

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