ASTM E921-97(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the requirements, acceptable criteria, and testing procedures for examining loaded shipping containers. Drop, vibration, and compression tests shall be performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to protect the product from shock, vibration, and compression forces encountered during normal export handling and shipping conditions. This specification is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures, and is not intended for use with hazardous materials as well.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing loaded shipping containers. Drop, vibration and compression tests are performed to measure the ability of the shipping container to protect the product from shock, vibration and compressive forces encountered during normal export handling and shipping conditions. This specification is not intended to supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test procedures. This specification is not intended for use with hazardous materials.
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro products.
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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: 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.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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.
Designation: E921 −97 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Specification for
Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E921; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification is proposed as a performance standard to be met for items that will be exported.
The standard would apply only when requested by the buyer.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the procedures for testing
D642 Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance
loaded shipping containers. Drop, vibration and compression
of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
tests are performed to measure the ability of the shipping
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
container to protect the product from shock, vibration and
for Testing
compressiveforcesencounteredduringnormalexporthandling
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
and shipping conditions. This specification is not intended to
tainers
supplant material specifications or existing preshipment test
D1083 Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized
procedures. This specification is not intended for use with
Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates (Withdrawn
hazardous materials.
2001)
1.2 These procedures are suitable for all types of laboratory
D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
apparatus, including reusable and disposable macro and micro
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
products.
tainers and Systems
D5276 Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Free Fall
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Requirements
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Three individual shipping containers, or one unit con-
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
sisting of two or more overpackaged individual units are
test method portion, Section 4, of this specification: This
required. Each specimen shall be run through the sequence of
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
tests, in the order given.
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
3.2 Condition test specimens in accordance with Practice
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
D685. Standard conditions must be maintained throughout the
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
test sequence.
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.3 ThepackagingshallcomplywithPracticeD3951except
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
cleanliness of laboratory apparatus shall be as required by the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ProductStandard,theQualityAssuranceStandard,orasagreed
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Procedure
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Determine the test levels in accordance with Practice
D4169.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Laboratory Ware and Supplies. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Jan. 1,
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