ASTM D951-17 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the water resistance of shipping containers. 1.2 This test method is frequently used in conjunction with other tests made prior to or after the spray test, such as the drop test, vibration test, inclined impact test, compression test or the environmental hazard test of Practice D4169, or combinations thereof. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 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. 1.5 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 D951-17 Referenced Document

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 D996 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments

2017 ASTM D951-17 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
1999 ASTM D951-99(2010) Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
1999 ASTM D951-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
1999 ASTM D951-99 Standard Test Method for Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method