SIST EN 15507:2018

Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Comparative material testing of polyethylene grades

This European Standard specifies material parameters, test requirements and procedures for the comparative testing of polyethylene grades of high molecular weight high density polyethylene (PE-HD-HMW) and medium molecular weight high density polyethylene (PE-HD-MMW), used for the manufacture of packaging and IBCs for the transport of dangerous goods. It is intended to be used in conjunction with selective testing for packaging for liquids. The standard is not intended to be used for comparative testing of recycled plastics material.
NOTE   This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with one or more of the international regulations set out in the Bibliography.

Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Vergleichende Werkstoffprüfung von Polyethylensorten

Diese Europäische Norm legt Werkstoffkennwerte, Prüfanforderungen und Prüfverfahren für die vergleichende Prüfung von Polyethylensorten hochmolekularen Polyethylens hoher Dichte (en: high molecular weight high density polyethylene, PE HD HMW) und mittelmolekularen Polyethylens hoher Dichte (en: medium molecular weight high density polyethylene, PE HD MMW), für die Herstellung von Verpackungen und Großpackmitteln (IBCs) für die Beförderung gefährlicher Güter fest. Es ist vorgesehen, sie in Verbindung mit der selektiven Prüfung von Verpackungen für flüssige Stoffe anzuwenden. Die Norm ist nicht für die vergleichende Prüfung von Recycling-Kunststoffen vorgesehen.
ANMERKUNG   Diese Europäische Norm ist dafür gedacht, in Verbindung mit einer oder mehreren der in den Literatur¬hinweisen aufgeführten internationalen Vorschriften angewendet zu werden.

Emballage - Emballages pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses - Essais comparatifs de diverses qualités de polyéthylène

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les paramètres des matériaux, les exigences et les modes opératoires d’essai permettant de procéder à des essais comparatifs des grades de polyéthylène à haute densité de haute masse moléculaire (PE-HD-HMW) et de polyéthylène à haute densité de masse moléculaire moyenne (PE-HD-MMW) utilisées pour la fabrication d’emballages et de grands récipients pour vrac (GRV) destinés au transport de marchandises dangereuses. Elle est destinée à être utilisée conjointement dans le cadre des essais sélectifs d’emballages de liquides. Cette norme n’est pas destinée à être appliquée pour les essais comparatifs de matières plastiques recyclées.
NOTE    La présente Norme européenne est destinée à être utilisée conjointement avec une ou plusieurs réglementations internationales mentionnées dans la Bibliographie.

Embalaža - Transportna embalaža za nevarno blago - Preskušanje in primerjava kakovosti polietilena

Ta evropski standard določa parametre materialov, preskusne zahteve in postopke za preskušanje ter primerjavo razredov polietilenov z visoko molekulsko maso in visoko gostoto (PE-HD-HMW) ter polietilenov s srednjo molekulsko maso in visoko gostoto (PE-HD-MMW), ki se uporabljajo pri proizvodnji embalaže in vmesnih vsebnikov (IBC) za transport nevarnega blaga. Standard je namenjen uporabi v povezavi s selektivnim preskušanjem embalaže za tekočino. Standard ni namenjen za primerjalno preskušanje reciklirane plastike.
OPOMBA: Ta evropski standard je namenjen uporabi v povezavi z enim ali več mednarodnimi predpisi iz poglavja Bibliografija.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 09-Aug-2016
• Publication Date: 18-Nov-2018
• ICS: 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods
• ICS: 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories
• Technical Committee: EPO - Packaging - sales and grouped
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 23-Jan-2018
• Due Date: 30-Mar-2018
• Completion Date: 19-Nov-2018
• Ref Project: EN 15507:2017 - Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Comparative material testing of polyethylene grades

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 15507:2009 - Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Comparative material testing of polyethylene grades
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2018
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 179-1:2010 - Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: Non-instrumented impact test (ISO 179-1:2010)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST-TS CEN/TS 16157-1:2011 - Intelligent transport systems - DATEX II data exchange specifications for traffic management and information - Part 1: Context and framework
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1183-1:2025 - Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pycnometer method and titration method (ISO 1183-1:2025)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 17855-2:2016 - Plastics - Polyethylene (PE) moulding and extrusion materials - Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties (ISO 17855-2:2016)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 13274:2014 - Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Plastics compatibility testing for packaging and IBCs (ISO 13274:2013)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 16495:2014 - Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Test methods (ISO 16495:2013)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 1133-1:2022 - Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics - Part 1: Standard method (ISO 1133-1:2022)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

SIST EN 15507:2018 is a European standard developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) for the comparative material testing of polyethylene grades used in the manufacture of transport packaging and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for dangerous goods. The standard outlines essential material parameters, test requirements, and specific procedures for evaluating high molecular weight high density polyethylene (PE-HD-HMW) and medium molecular weight high density polyethylene (PE-HD-MMW). It is primarily intended for packaging designed to contain liquids and is applied alongside relevant international regulations and further selective testing protocols. Notably, this standard does not cover comparative testing for recycled plastics materials.

Key Topics

• Material Parameter Specification
  Defines the material properties required for both PE-HD-HMW and PE-HD-MMW grades, ensuring consistent and safe performance in dangerous goods packaging.

• Testing Requirements

  • Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR): Classification of polyethylene grades by flow properties.
  • Density: Assessment relating to mechanical strength and regulatory compliance.
  • Low Temperature Notched Impact Strength: Evaluation for resilience under low-temperature conditions.
  • Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (FNCT): Long-term durability and resistance to cracking.
  • Molecular Degradation by MFR Increase: Resistance to chemical degradation, especially after exposure to aggressive agents like nitric acid.

• Test Procedures and Reporting
  Provides detailed instructions for:

  • Preparing test specimens,
  • Laboratory testing setups,
  • Comparative evaluation methods,
  • Requirements for comprehensive test reporting (including batch identification and reference to the standard).

Applications

• Design Qualification and Material Change Validation
  Manufacturers of plastics packaging and IBCs must use SIST EN 15507:2018 when shifting to a new grade of high density polyethylene, ensuring that new materials meet the established safety and performance criteria, while potentially reducing the need to repeat full-scale design qualification tests.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Facilitates compliance with international and European regulations for the safe carriage of dangerous goods. The standard aligns with:

  • United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
  • ADR (road),
  • RID (rail),
  • IMDG (marine),
  • ICAO Technical Instructions (air).

• Consistent Material Quality
  Helps manufacturers ensure consistent quality across batches of polyethylene used in dangerous goods packaging, improving traceability and product safety.

• Process Optimization
  By enabling comparative testing, this standard allows manufacturers to introduce material improvements while maintaining regulatory approval and reducing costs linked to repeated full design testing.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 13274
  Plastics compatibility testing for packaging and IBCs, essential for checking material compatibility with various dangerous goods.

• EN ISO 16495
  Test methods for packaging and IBCs, including drop, stacking, hydraulic pressure, and permeability tests.

• ISO 16770
  Full-notch creep test (FNCT) for environmental stress cracking evaluation.

• EN ISO 1133-1
  Melt mass-flow rate and melt volume-flow rate of thermoplastics.

• EN ISO 179-1
  Determination of Charpy impact properties (non-instrumented).

• EN ISO 1183-1
  Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics.

• EN ISO/IEC 17025
  General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

Practical Value

Adopting SIST EN 15507:2018 ensures robust material selection and testing for transport packaging of dangerous goods, reducing safety risks, enhancing reliability, and supporting market access through alignment with international standards. By implementing the prescribed comparative testing and documentation practices, companies demonstrate their commitment to the highest levels of packaging integrity and regulatory compliance in global supply chains.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Embalaža - Transportna embalaža za nevarno blago - Preskušanje in primerjava kakovosti polietilenaVerpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Vergleichende Werkstoffprüfung von PolyethylensortenEmballage - Emballages pour le transport des marchandises dangereuses - Essais comparatifs de diverses qualités de polyéthylènePackaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Comparative material testing of polyethylene grades55.040SDNLUDQMHPackaging materials and accessories13.300Varstvo pred nevarnimi izdelkiProtection against dangerous goodsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15507:2017SIST EN 15507:2018en,fr,de01-december-2018SIST EN 15507:2018SLOVENSKI
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