ASTM_D_8135_-_17.pdf

Designation:D813517Standard Guide forSelection of Substitute,Non-hazardous,Particulate SolidFilling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the UnitedNations Performance Tests1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8135;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 The purpose of this guide is to clarify the selection,useand description criteria of non-hazardous particulate solidsubstitutes used to replace hazardous materials for the purposeof performance testing packagings.This includes identificationof the physical parameters of substitute non-hazardous solidtest fill materials that may affect packaging performance andtest results and should be considered when selecting anddescribing a test fill material that conforms to the requirementsof the Hazardous Materials Regulations(HMR).This guide isintended for use with package testing procedures for particulatesolid materials that have flow characteristics.It is not intendedfor use with hazardous articles.1.2 This guide provides information to assist packagingusers,manufacturers,and performance testing service suppliersregarding the types of physical properties that should beconsidered when selecting substitute filling substances for thetesting,certification and manufacture of packagings under theUnited Nations packaging protocols(UN Recommendationson the Transport of Dangerous Goods-Model Regulations)asadopted by US DOT in 49 CFR HMR.1.3 This guide provides the suggested minimum informa-tion concerning the physical characteristics of the fillingsubstances that should be documented in the certification testreport and notification to users to allow for test repeatabilityand analysis,and to provide guidance to the user of apackaging of pertinent physical differences between potentialhazardous lading and the filling substance with which thepackaging was tested.1.4 This guide does not purport to address regulatoryrequirements regarding the compatibility of filling substanceswith transport packagings.Compatibility requirements must beassessed separately,but it should be noted that under certainnational and international dangerous goods regulations,theselection of the filling substances for package performancetesting may be prescribed with respect to chemical compatibil-ity requirements.NOTE1Under the US HMR determination of packaging compatibilitywith a particular hazardous fill material is“the responsibility of the personoffering the hazardous material for transportation”as prescribed in 49CFR 173.24(e).1.5 When testing packaging designs intended for hazardousmaterials(dangerous goods),the user of this guide shall betrained in accordance with 49 CFR 172.700 and otherapplicable hazardous materials regulations such as the ICAOTechnical Instructions,IMDG Code,other applicable nationalor international dangerous goods regulations that govern thetesting,manufacture and use of packagings authorized for thetransportation of dangerous goods,and carrier rules such as theIATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.1.6 The units of measurement are consistent with the HMR.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials(Danger-ous Goods)PackagingsD6393 Test Method for Bulk Solids Characterization byCarr Indices1This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D10 on Packaging andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.22 on Hazardous Materials.Current edition approved Sept.1,2017.Published September 2017.DOI:10.1520/D8135-17.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Commit