Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of OTTO Fuel Drum for Packing Group II Liquid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was performed to ascertain whether the OTTO Fuel Drum (Drawing 5012852) meets the Packing Group II requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR Parts 106 through 178 dated 1 October 1992. The packaged commodity used for the test was simulated liquid fuel weighing 244 kg (537 pounds). This represents at the current maximum commodity weight. To compensate for future growth variations in commodity and/or packaging, 7 kg (15 pounds) were added. Gross weight of the loaded drum was 278 kg (611 pounds). Six drums were used for testing. The drums were identified as 1 through 6

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA265440

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