Packaging Specification and Performance Tests

Compliance Markings

4G/Class 6.2/98/S/S-9410
4GU/Class 6.2/98/S/S-9410
4GW/ Class 6.2/98/S/S-9410

6.0.4.1 Markings

4G CLASS 6.2/98/DK/SP-9989

4GU Tested with fragile glass primaries. Any primary can be used within the packaging provided that the gross mass of the inner packaging is less than 50% of that tested.

4GW The design of the package differs in some respect to the design type. Requires CAA approval in UK

6.0.3.4 Packaging Type Code

The packaging type is indicated by Arabic numerals as follows:

• 1 Drum
• 2 Wooden barrel
• 3 Jerrican
• 4 Boxe
• 5 Bag
• 6 Composite Packaging
• 7 Pressure receptacle

6.0.3.5 Packaging Material Code

The packaging type is indicated by Arabic numerals as follows:

• A Steel
• B Aluminium
• C Natural wood
• D Plywood
• E Reconstituted wood.
• F Fibreboard
• G Plastic material
• H Textile
• I Paper
• J Metal
• K Glass , porcelain , stoneware

6.2.11 Fibreboard Boxes

4G – Fibreboard boxes

6.2.11.2 Strong and good quality solid or double – faced corrugated fibreboard (single or multi-wall) must be used, appropriate to the capacity of the box and to its intended use. The water resistance of the outer surface must be such that the increase in weight, as determined in a test carried out over a period of 30 minutes by the Cobb method of determining water absorption, is greater than 155 g/m2. It must have proper bending properties. Fibreboard must be cut, creased without scoring, and slotted so as to permit assembly without cracking, surface breaks or undue bending. The fluting of corrugated fibreboard must be firmly glued to the facings.

6.2.11.4 Manufacturing joins in the body of boxes must be taped, lapped and glued or lapped and stitched with metal staples. Lapped joins must have an appropriate overlap.

6.2.11.5 Where closing is affected by gluing or taping, a water resistant adhesive must be used.

6.2.11.6 Boxes must be designed so as to provide a good fit to contents.

6.2.11.6 Maximum net weight: 400 Kg (880lb).

PACKAGE TESTING

Tested by Government authorised testing agency (DGR Appendix F2)

UK

Packing Industry Regulatory Authority

(PIRA International)

Test and Certify

6.3.1 PACKAGE TESTING

Performance and frequency


by procedures established by National Authority
before package used
repeated on production samples
after modifications
innerpack variation provided an equivalent level of performance is maintained

Free Drop Test (9 Meters – 27 Feet)

Puncture Test

Stack Test

Primary receptacle or secondary packaging must withstand an internal pressure of not less than 95 kPa (0.95 bar)

6.3.3 Drop Test

Free drop of 9 Meters (27 Feet)

Conditioning required

Simulated rain, 1 Hr @ 50 mm/ Hr

-18 degrees Centigrade for 24 Hr.

Dropped flat on

base, top, longest side, shortest side, corner

Pass = no leakage from primary container

6.5.2 Puncture Test

7Kg cylindrical rod,

Diameter not exceeding 38mm (1.5 in)

Impact end edge < 6mm (0.25 in)

Vertical free fall of 1 M (3 ft)

Pass = no leakage from inner packaging

6.3.6 Stack Test

Minimum height of stack 3 m (10ft)

24 Hours duration

Pass = Test sample must not leak