Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of M2A1 Ammunition Box for Packing Group 2 Solid Hazardous Materials. Revision A

Abstract

Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service M2Al Ammunition Box could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 15 kg (33 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 M2Al box has conformed to the POP performance requirements; i.e., the box successfully retained its contents throughout the specified tests. POP Test of M2Al Ammunition box.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275086

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  • Kerry J. Libbert

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  • Weapons Technologies

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