A new ASTM International standard will help with pressure testing certain containers that are used to transport hazardous materials.
The standard will help meet requirements of entities that regulate and support global trade. According to ASTM International member Larry Anderson, current regulations are limited in describing how to perform such a test.
Specifically, the new test method provides instructions for performing hydrostatic pressure testing on intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). “This guide provides the detail on how to conduct pressure testing on IBCs and will provide a more consistent process for container manufacturers, test labs, and regulatory agencies,” says Anderson, who works at TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc.
The new standard will thus help manufacturers pass performance tests and qualify their container designs to meet requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations as well as the United Nations recommendations on the transport of dangerous goods.
The new standard (soon to be published as D8134) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on packaging (D10).
To purchase standards, contact ASTM International customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; [email protected]).
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