ASTM_D_7387_-_20.pdf

Designation:D738720Standard Test Method forVibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers(IBCs)Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials(DangerousGoods)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7387;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.Scope*1.1 This test method covers vibration testing of filledintermediate bulk containers(IBCs)intended to contain liquidhazardous materials(dangerous goods)and is suitable fortesting IBCs of any design or material type.This test method isrequired as part of the qualification of IBCs in accordance withthe United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Codeof Federal Regulations(CFR)and the United Nations Recom-mendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods(UN).1.2 This test method is appropriate for testing IBCs rangingfrom 450 to 3000 L(119 to 793 gal).Packagings of smallersizes should be tested using Test Method D999 or otherapplicable methods.1.3 The ISO 2247 standard may not meet the requirementsfor this test method.1.4 This test method is based on the current informationcontained in 49 CFR,178.819.1.5 This test method is used to determine that the IBCmaintains integrity and to prevent leakage or spillage ofcontents during shipping.This test method may also be used asa screening tool or as a design qualification test.Othervibration methods are available to more closely simulatevibration experienced in actual transportation.1.6 When testing packaging designs intended for hazardousmaterials(dangerous goods),the user of this test method shallbe trained in accordance with 49 CFR 172.700 and otherapplicable hazardous materials regulations such as the ICAOTechnical Instructions,IMDG Code,and carrier rules such asthe IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.8 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.Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.1.9 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:2D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-mentsD999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-tainersD4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-tainers and SystemsD4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers,Packages,orPackaging Components for TestingD4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials(Danger-ous Goods)PackagingsD7887 Guide for Selection of Substitute,Non-hazardous,Liquid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to theUnited Nations Performance Tests2.2Federal Standard:3U.S.Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regu-lations Title 49,Transportation(49 CFR)Parts 100-1851This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 onPackaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.22 on HazardousMaterials.Current edition approved April 1,2020.Published June 2020.Originallyapproved in 2007.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D738713.DOI:10.1520/D7387-20.2For 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.3Available from Superintendent of Documents,U.S.Government PrintingOffice,Washington,DC 20402-9371(website:https:/www.phmsa.dot.gov/phmsa-regulations).*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright 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)Committee.2.3 UN Standard:4UN United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods,Model Regulations(UN Orange Book)2.4 IATA Standard:5IATA International Air Transport Association(IATA)Dan-gerous Goods Regulations2.5 ICAO Standard:6ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport ofDangerous Goods by Air2.6 IMGD Standard:7International Maritime Dangerous Good