Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Shock Test Charge Booster Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service MIL-B-2427 wood box used for shipping and storage of shock test charge boosters could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 28 kg (62 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/AC.10/1 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178. The MIL-B-2427 wood box has conformed to the POP performance requirements; i.e., the box successfully retained its contents throughout the specified tests.... POP Test of MIL-B-2427 Wood Box for Shock Test Charge Boosters

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA268688

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  • Kerry J. Libbert

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  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

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  • Weapons Technologies

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