Construction and Testing of Packagings
Testing of packagings
Prior to being used for transport almost all packagings (including IBCs) need to be tested according to UN standards:
Important
X, Y, Z are indicating the Packing Group (PG I, PG II, PG III) of the Dangerous Goods for which the packing was tested.
X, Y, Z are indicating the Packing Group (PG I, PG II, PG III) of the Dangerous Goods for which the packing was tested.
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Drop test (all packagings) |
Minimum drop height: PG I: 1.8 m PG II: 1.2 m PG III: 0.8 m |
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Stacking test (all packagings except bags/sacks) |
Minimum stack height: PG I-III: 3 m |
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Leakproofness test (all single packagings for liquids) |
Minimum leakproofness pressure: PG I: 30 kPa PG II - III: 20 kPa |
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Hydraulic pressure test (all metal, plastic and composite packagings for liquids) |
Minimum hydraulic pressure: PG I: min. 250 kPa PG II - III: Dependent upon vapor pressure of content |