ASTM D7387-20

Standard Test Method for Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous Goods)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Shipping containers are exposed to complex dynamic stresses when subjected to vibration present in transportation vehicles. Approximating the actual damage, or lack of damage, experienced in shipping may require subjecting the container(s) and contents to vibration inputs.  
4.2 Resonant responses during shipment can be severe and may lead to failure of the container and spillage or leakage of contents. Identification of critical frequencies and the nature of package stresses can aid in minimizing the effect of these occurrences.  
4.3 This vibration test method is used for the qualification of IBCs in CFR 49 and has demonstrated successful use in transportation.  
4.4 Exposure to vibration can affect the shipping container, its means of closure, and its contents. This test method allows analysis of the interaction of these components. Design modification to one or more of these components may be utilized to achieve optimum performance in the shipping environment.  
4.5 This test method is suitable for individual filled containers that are transported unrestrained on the bed of a vehicle.  
4.6 This test method is not intended for testing intermediate bulk containers at a frequency that causes the container to go into resonance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers vibration testing of filled intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) intended to contain liquid hazardous materials (dangerous goods) and is suitable for testing IBCs of any design or material type. This test method is required as part of the qualification of IBCs in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN).  
1.2 This test method is appropriate for testing IBCs ranging from 450 to 3000 L (119 to 793 gal). Packagings of smaller sizes should be tested using Test Method D999 or other applicable methods.  
1.3 The ISO 2247 standard may not meet the requirements for this test method.  
1.4 This test method is based on the current information contained in 49 CFR, §178.819.  
1.5 This test method is used to determine that the IBC maintains integrity and to prevent leakage or spillage of contents during shipping. This test method may also be used as a screening tool or as a design qualification test. Other vibration methods are available to more closely simulate vibration experienced in actual transportation.  
1.6 When testing packaging designs intended for hazardous materials (dangerous goods), the user of this test method shall be trained in accordance with 49 CFR §172.700 and other applicable hazardous materials regulations such as the ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and carrier rules such as the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.8 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.  
1.9 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2020
• ICS: 55.180.99 - Other standards related to freight distribution of goods
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging
• Drafting Committee: D10.22 - Hazardous Materials

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: D7387 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous
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Goods)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7387; 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.
1. Scope* 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This test method covers vibration testing of filled
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) intended to contain liquid
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
hazardous materials (dangerous goods) and is suitable for
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
testing IBCs of any design or material type. This test method is
Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.
required as part of the qualification of IBCs in accordance with
the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the United Nations Recom-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
mendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN).
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 This test method is appropriate for testing IBCs ranging Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
from 450 to 3000 L (119 to 793 gal). Packagings of smaller mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
sizes should be tested using Test Method D999 or other
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
applicable methods.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The ISO 2247 standard may not meet the requirements
for this test method. 2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.4 This test method is based on the current information
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environ-
contained in 49 CFR, §178.819.
ments
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Con-
1.5 This test method is used to determine that the IBC
tainers
maintains integrity and to prevent leakage or spillage of
D4169 Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Con-
contents during shipping. This test method may also be used as
a screening tool or as a design qualification test. Other tainers and Systems
vibration methods are available to more closely simulate D4332 Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or
vibration experienced in actual transportation.
Packaging Components for Testing
D4919 Guide for Testing of Hazardous Materials (Danger-
1.6 When testing packaging designs intended for hazardous
ous Goods) Packagings
materials (dangerous goods), the user of this test method shall
D7887 Guide for Selection of Substitute, Non-hazardous,
be trained in accordance with 49 CFR §172.700 and other
Liquid Filling Substances for Packagings Subjected to the
applicable hazardous materials regulations such as the ICAO
United Nations Performance Tests
Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and carrier rules such as
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the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
2.2 Federal Standard:
U.S. Department of Transportation Code of Federal Regu-
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information lations Title 49, Transportation (49 CFR) Parts 100-185
only.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.22 on Hazardous Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Materials. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7387–13. DOI: Office, Washington, DC 20402-9371 (website: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/phmsa-
10.1520/D7387-20. regulations).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D7387 − 13 D7387 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Vibration Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
Used for Shipping Liquid Hazardous Materials (Dangerous
1
Goods)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7387; 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.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers vibration testing of filled intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) intended to contain liquid hazardous
materials (dangerous goods) and is suitable for testing IBCs of any design or material type. This test method is required as part
of the qualification of IBCs in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN).
1.2 This test method is appropriate for testing IBCs ranging from 450 to 3000 L (119 to 793 gal). Packagings of smaller sizes
should be tested using Test Method D999 or other applicable methods.
1.3 The ISO 2247 standard may not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.4 This test method is based on the current information contained in 49 CFR, §178.819.
1.5 This test method covers vibration testing of filled intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) intended to contain liquid hazardous
materials (dangerous goods) and is suitable for testing IBCs of any design or material with any means of closure. This test method
has been used by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to test and qualify IBCs for shipping hazardous materials.
The test method is used to is used to determine that the IBCs maintainIBC maintains integrity and to prevent leakage or spillage
of contents during shipping. This test method should may also be used as a screening tool or as a design qualification test. Other
vibration methods are available to more closely simulate vibration experienced in actual transportation.
1.6 This test method is appropriate for testing IBCs ranging from 450 to 3000 L (119 to 793 gal). Packagings of smaller sizes
should be tested using Test MethodsWhen testing packaging designs intended for hazardous materials (dangerous goods), the user
of this test method shall be trained in accordance with 49 CFR §172.700 and other applicable hazardous materials regulations such
as the ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and carrier D999 or other applicable methods. rules such as the IATA Dangerous
Goods Regulations.
1.3 The ISO 2247 standard may not meet the requirements for this test method.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 6.
1.9 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D999 Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D10 on Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.22 on Hazardous Materials.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2013April 1, 2020. Published April 2013June 2020. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
D7387–07.–13. DOI: 10.1520/D7387-13.10.1520/D7387-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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