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Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method

ASTM-D4991 - 1989 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the testing of empty containers for resistance to leakage under differential pressure conditions such as those which can occur during air transport. It is suitable for testing rigid containers intended for the transportation of some hazardous liquids in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations On The Transport Of Dangerous Goods (UN TDG) and the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions For The Safe Transport Of Dangerous Goods By Air (ICAO TIs).

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

containers; leakage testing; packaging; vacuum method; ICS Number Code 23.160 (Vacuum technology)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)

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23.160 (Vacuum technology Including vacuum pumps)

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Document Number

ASTM-D4991-89

Revision Level

1989 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

Oct. 27, 1989

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

3 pages

Committee Number

D10.21