ASTM D7790-19
Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing

Standard No.

ASTM D7790-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D7790-19(2023)

Latest

ASTM D7790-19(2023)

Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to provide a standardized method and a set of basic instructions for special preparation conditioning of drop test samples being subjected to United Nations (UN) performance-oriented packaging certification as required by United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN). 1.2 This guide provides guidance on conditioning test samples for drop testing plastic Non-Bulk Packaging, Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), and Large Packaging designs intended for liquid hazardous materials (dangerous goods) as required by 49 CFR §178.603(c)(1), §178.810(b)(4), and §178.965(c), respectively. This guide also provides the minimum information that should be documented when conducting special preparation conditioning. 1.3 The user of this guide shall be trained in accordance with 49 CFR §172.700 and other applicable hazardous materials regulations including: the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), and carrier rules such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations. 1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D7790-19 Referenced Document

• ASTM D4332 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
• ASTM D4919 Standard Specification for Testing of Hazardous Materials Packagings
• ASTM D7887 Standard Guide for Selection of Substitute, Non-hazardous, Liquid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the United Nations Performance Tests*， 2020-04-01 Update
• ASTM D8135 Standard Guide for Selection of Substitute, Non-hazardous, Particulate Solid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the United Nations Performance Tests*， 2023-03-15 Update

ASTM D7790-19 history

• 2023 ASTM D7790-19(2023) Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing
• 2019 ASTM D7790-19 Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing
• 2012 ASTM D7790-12 Standard Guide for Preparation of Plastic Packagings Containing Liquids for United Nations (UN) Drop Testing