ASTM D4919-17
Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings

Standard No.

ASTM D4919-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4919-23

Latest

ASTM D4919-23

Scope

4.1 The UN performance tests are based on the degree of hazard presented by the proposed hazardous material(s) to be packaged.

4.2 Substances and articles which are hazardous are assigned to a specific packing group as defined in 3.8.1 and may be determined by referencing 49 CFR 172.101 hazardous materials table.

4.3 Only packaging designs that have been successfully tested to the UN performance standards as defined in 3.8.2 may be marked with a UN mark. Hazardous Materials may not be transported in a packaging that does not bear the appropriate UN markings unless otherwise authorized by the applicable competent authority.

4.4 Packages successfully tested to the UN performance standards may or may not withstand the North American distribution environment. To further evaluate the suitability of the package it is strongly recommended that additional tests as detailed in Practice D4169 or other carrier specified test requirements be conducted.

1.1 The main focus of this guide is to identify the key information required for United Nations (UN) packaging certification to ensure the selected packaging will be certified to the appropriate level for its intended use. This document also provides guidance for locating relevant sections of the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Consult with a regulatory specialist whenever needed.

1.2 This guide is intended to assist in determining the appropriate performance tests required to certify packaging designs to the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations performance oriented packaging standards based on the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods..

1.3 This guide covers the testing for transportation of hazardous materials packagings for net masses not exceeding 400 kg (880 lb) or capacities not exceeding 450 L (119 gal), excepting packagings for infectious substances, radioactive materials, cylinders and other receptacles for gases.

1.4 This guide does not replace domestic or international regulatory requirements for hazardous materials packaging but is strongly recommended to be used in conjunction with those regulations.

1.5 The user of this guide must be trained in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) as required by 172.700 and should be familiar with other applicable hazardous materials regulations such as: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) and carrier rules such as International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.

1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parent......

ASTM D4919-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM D323 Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)
• ASTM D4169 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
• ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
• ASTM D4359 Standard Test Method for Determining Whether a Material Is a Liquid or a Solid
• ASTM D4577 Standard Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under Constant Load
• ASTM D4991 Standard Test Method for Leakage Testing of Empty Rigid Containers by Vacuum Method
• ASTM D5276 Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
• ASTM D5570 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Tape and Adhesives Used as Box Closure
• ASTM D642 Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
• ASTM D685 Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
• ASTM D7660 Standard Guide for Conducting Internal Pressure Tests on United Nations (UN) Packagings
• ASTM D7790 Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing
• ASTM D7887 Standard Guide for Selection of Substitute, Non-hazardous, Liquid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the United Nations Performance Tests
• ASTM D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
• ASTM D999 Standard Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
• ISO 535 Paper and board — Determination of water absorptiveness — Cobb method

ASTM D4919-17 history

• 2023 ASTM D4919-23 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings
• 2017 ASTM D4919-17 Standard Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods) Packagings
• 2003 ASTM D4919-03(2008) Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
• 2003 ASTM D4919-03 Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
• 1989 ASTM D4919-89(1997) Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings