Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, MK 723 MOD 0 for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials

Abstract

This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 723 Mod 0 Shipping and Storage Container (Drawing JCM- 14219) meets the Packing Group 11 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 an inert gas generator weighing 91 kg (200 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight. To compensate for future growth variations in commodity and/or packaging, 19 kg (41 pounds) were added. Gross weight of the loaded container was 164 kg (362 pounds) . The test results indicate that the container has conformed to the POP requirements. POP Test of Mk 723 Mod 0 Shipping and storage container.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA275282

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