SIST EN ISO 23667:2008
(Main)Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Rigid plastics and plastics composite IBCs - Compatibility testing (ISO 23667:2007)
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Rigid plastics and plastics composite IBCs - Compatibility testing (ISO 23667:2007)
This International Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for compatibility testing of polyethylene-based plastics Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and composite IBCs with plastics inners containing liquids. The testing involves storage with the packaged substance, or with a standard liquid as defined in Annex A. Annex B describes small scale laboratory tests, which may be used to determine the assimilation of those products to be carried with the standard liquids. This International Standard should be used in conjunction with one or more of the international regulations set out in the Bibliography.
Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Starre Kunststoff-IBC und Kombinations-IBC mit Kunststoffinnenbehälter - Verträglichkeitsprüfung (ISO 23667:2007)
Diese Norm legt die Anforderungen an und die Verfahren für die Verträglichkeitsprüfung von auf Polyethylenbasis hergestellten Kunststoff-IBC und Kombinations-IBC mit Kunststoffinnenbehälter fest, die für Flüssigkeiten vorgesehen sind. Die Prüfung schließt die Lagerung mit dem Füllgut oder mit einer Standardflüssigkeit, wie sie in Anhang A definiert wird, ein. Anhang B beschreibt Prüfungen im Labormaßstab, die für die Bestimmung der Assimilierung der zu befördernden Produkte mit den Standardflüssigkeiten verwendet werden können.
ANMERKUNG Diese Norm sollte in Verbindung mit einer oder mehreren der internationalen Vorschriften, die in den Literaturhinweisen genannt sind, anzuwenden.
Emballage - Emballages d'expédition de marchandises dangereuses - Grands récipients en vrac en plastiques rigide et en plastique composite - Essais de compatibilité (ISO 23667:2007)
L'ISO 23667:2006 spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai pour vérifier la compatibilité des GRV en plastique à base de polyéthylène et des GRV composites dont les récipients intérieurs en plastique contiennent des liquides. L'essai implique le stockage avec la substance emballée ou avec un liquide de référence tel que défini dans l'Annexe A. L'Annexe B décrit des essais en laboratoire sur éprouvettes qui peuvent être utilisés pour déterminer l'assimilation de ces produits aux liquides de référence.
Embalaža - Transportna embalaža za nevarno blago - Togi vsebniki IBC in sestavljeni vsebniki IBC z notranjo plastično posodo - Preskušanje združljivosti (ISO 23667:2007)
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Standards Content (Sample)
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SIST EN ISO 23667:2008
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Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Rigid plastics and plastics
composite IBCs - Compatibility testing (ISO 23667:2007)
Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher Güter - Starre Kunststoff-IBC
und Kombinations-IBC mit Kunststoffinnenbehälter - Verträglichkeitsprüfung (ISO
23667:2007)
Emballage - Emballages d'expédition de marchandises dangereuses - Grands récipients
en vrac en plastiques rigide et en plastique composite - Essais de compatibilité (ISO
23667:2007)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 23667:2007
ICS:
13.300 Varstvo pred nevarnimi Protection against dangerous
izdelki goods
55.180.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
distribucijo blaga s prevozom freight distribution of goods
SIST EN ISO 23667:2008 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN ISO 23667:2008
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 23667
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2007
ICS 55.020; 13.300
English Version
Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Rigid
plastics and plastics composite IBCs - Compatibility testing (ISO
23667:2007)
Emballages - Emballages de transport pour marchandises Verpackung - Verpackungen zur Beförderung gefährlicher
dangereuses - Grands récipients pour vrac en plastique Güter - Starre Kunststoff-IBC und Kombinations-IBC mit
rigide et en plastique composite - Essais de compatibilité Kunststoffinnenbehälter - Verträglichkeitsprüfung (ISO
(ISO 23667:2007) 23667:2007)
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 23667:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 261
"Packaging", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR, in collaboration with Technical
Committee ISO/TC 122 "Packaging".
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of
an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2008, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2008.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of
the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23667
First edition
2007-07-15
Packaging — Transport packaging for
dangerous goods — Rigid plastics and
plastics composite IBCs — Compatibility
testing
Emballages — Emballages de transport pour marchandises
dangereuses — Grands récipients pour vrac en plastique rigide et en
plastique composite — Essais de compatibilité
Reference number
ISO 23667:2007(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope .1
2 Normative references .1
3 Terms and definitions .2
4 Test requirements.2
5 Selection and preparation of test IBCs.4
6 Facilities for testing.6
7 Conditioning procedures .7
Annex A (normative) Standard liquids and applicability to polyethylene types .9
Annex B (normative) Small scale laboratory tests to assess packaged substances against
standard liquids .12
Annex C (informative) Assimilation of packaged substance to standard liquids .31
Bibliography .82
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Foreword
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International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 23667 was prepared by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 261, Packaging, in collaboration with ISO Technical Committee TC 122, Packaging, Subcommittee
SC 3, Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads (as required by
ISO/TC 122), in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna
Agreement).
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Introduction
This International Standard was developed to provide requirements and test procedures to meet the
compatibility provisions for plastics Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) to contain liquids as set out in:
⎯ the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
[2]
(covering most of Europe) ; and
⎯ the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID) (covering most
[5]
of Europe, parts of North Africa and the Middle East) .
This procedure is an alternative option to that set out in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of
[1]
Dangerous Goods .
Plastics IBC material can be attacked by the chemical contents of the package. Such effects are caused by
different mechanisms such as environmental stress cracking (ESC), chemical degradation and swelling.
The UN recommendations and the associated modal regulations require that all IBCs shall be assessed for
compatibility with the substances which they are to contain. The UN text makes special reference to plastics
IBCs for liquids. The procedure therein contains details of testing for six months at ambient temperature with
the liquid to be carried. RID/ADR permits as an alternative the use of standard liquids to which this document
refers.
The UN recommendations are given legal entity not only to ADR and RID, but also to
[4]
⎯ the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) (worldwide) .
These modal rules do not refer to the standard liquid tests, but they may still be acceptable as the UN
provisions do not make the six month test a mandatory requirement.
The application of this International Standard will need to take account of the requirements of these
[6], [7]
international agreements and the relevant national regulations for domestic transport of dangerous
goods.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 23667:2007(E)
Packaging — Transport packaging for dangerous goods —
Rigid plastics and plastics composite IBCs — Compatibility
testing
WARNING — The use of this International Standard may involve hazardous materials and equipment.
This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to establish appropriate safety
and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for compatibility testing of
polyethylene-based plastics Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and composite IBCs with plastics inners
containing liquids. The testing involves storage with the packaged substance, or with a standard liquid as
defined in Annex A. Annex B describes small scale laboratory tests, which may be used to determine the
assimilation of those products to be carried with the standard liquids.
This International Standard should be used in conjunction with one or more of the international regulations set
out in the Bibliography.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 291, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 527-2, Plastics — Determination of tensile properties — Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics
ISO 1133, Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of
thermoplastics
ISO 1183-1, Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics — Part 1: Immersion
method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method
ISO 1628-3, Plastics — Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary
viscometers — Part 3: Polyethylenes and polypropylenes
ISO 1872-2, Plastics — Polyethylene (PE) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 2: Preparation of test
specimens and determination of properties
ISO 2818, Plastics — Preparation of test specimens by machining
ISO 11403-3, Plastics — Acquisition and presentation of comparable multipoint data — Part 3: Environmental
influences on properties
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ISO 11542-2:1998, Plastics — Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW) moulding and extrusion
materials — Part 2: Preparation of test specimens and determination of properties
ISO 16467:2003, Packaging — Transport packages for dangerous goods — Test methods for IBCs
ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
ISO 16770, Plastics — Determination of environmental stress crackinge (ESC) of polyethylene — Full- notch
creep test (FNCT)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
competent authority
any national regulatory body or authority designated or otherwise recognized as such for any purpose in
connection with the regulations specified in the Bibliography
3.2
plastics IBCs
rigid plastics intermediate bulk containers and composite intermediate bulk containers with inner plastics
receptacles (where “plastics” refers to certain types of polyethylene)
NOTE Certain types of polyethylene are listed in A.3.
3.3
packaged substance (chemical product)
dangerous liquid with which the IBC is to be filled for transport
NOTE IBCs used for solid packaged substances, which can become liquid at temperatures encountered during
transport, should also meet the requirements of IBCs for liquids.
3.4
standard liquids
defined liquids that are representative in their effect for a specific kind of interaction between a packaged
substance and the plastics IBC
NOTE A full description of the standard liquids can be found in A.2.
4 Test requirements
4.1 General
Plastics IBCs selected in accordance with Clause 5 shall be conditioned with the packaged substance or a
standard liquid with which it is to be assimilated. Annex C contains a list of substances assimilated to standard
liquids.
For other chemicals not listed in Annex C, small scale laboratory tests (see Annex B) shall be used to prove
assimilation with standard liquids. The standard liquid chosen shall be at least as aggressive as the substance
to be transported. Where the packaged substance to be filled cannot be assimilated with one of the standard
liquids, the packaged substance itself shall be used and its specification recorded. In the event that the effect
is more aggressive than that of the standard liquids, the six month procedure shall be followed, as given
in 7.1, or alternatively, and with the exception of nitric acid > 55 %, the accelerated procedure, as given in 7.2.
NOTE When the standard liquid is water, proof of chemical compatibility is not required.
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4.2 Conditioning
Plastics IBCs shall be conditioned in accordance with Clause 7 of this International Standard.
4.3 Post-conditioning inspection
At the end of the conditioning period, the IBCs shall be inspected for leakage. Where no leakage is apparent,
testing in accordance with Clause 7 of ISO 16467:2003 shall commence within 21 days of the end of the
conditioning period (see 7.3).
4.4 Applicability
The tests referred to in 4.5 to 4.10 below may not be applicable to all types of IBCs. See Table 1.
The following tests are applicable, as shown in the sequence of testing required.
Table 1 — Applicability of tests
Composite IBC with plastics inner
Test Rigid plastics IBC
receptacle
a a
4.5 Bottom lift test 1st 1st
a a
4.6 Top lift test
2nd 2nd
4.7 Stacking test — 28 days at 40 °C
c b, c
3rd 3rd
containing standard liquid
4.7 Stacking test — 24 h at ambient
f c, e, f
not required 3rd
temperature (minimum 15 °C — see 7.1)
4.8 Leakproofness test 4th 4th
4.9 Hydraulic pressure test
5th 5th
d
4.10 Drop test at −18 °C 6th
6th
NOTE When mechanical tests, in accordance with ISO 16467, have been successfully carried out, it is not necessary to carry out
tests 4.5 (Bottom lift test), 4.6 (Top lift test) and 4.7 (Stacking test) for composite IBCs with plastics inner receptacle.
a
Where IBCs are designed for this method of handling.
b
Not required where composite IBC has a non-plastics outer component that supports the stacking load.
c
Where IBCs are designed to be stacked during transport.
d
A second sample may be used for the drop test.
e
Required where composite IBC has a non–plastics outer component that supports the stacking load.
f
A second sample may be used for the stacking test.
4.5 Bottom lift test
When tested in accordance with 7.1 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no permanent deformation which
renders the IBC, including base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.6 Top lift test
When tested in accordance with 7.2 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no permanent deformation which
renders the IBC including the base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
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4.7 Stacking test
When tested in accordance with 7.4 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no permanent deformation which
renders the IBC, including the base pallet, if any, unsafe for transport and no loss of contents.
4.8 Leakproofness test
When tested in accordance with 7.5 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no leakage of air.
4.9 Hydraulic pressure test
When tested in accordance with 7.6 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no permanent deformation which
renders the IBC unsafe for transport and leakage of liquid.
4.10 Drop test
When tested in accordance with 7.7 of ISO 16467:2003, there shall be no loss of contents. A slight discharge
from a closure on impact shall not be considered as a failure of the IBC provided that no further leakage
occurs.
4.11 Equivalent testing
The test methods described in this International Standard shall be considered to be the reference test
methods.
Alternative methods may be used to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations provided that:
⎯ their equivalency to the reference method can be demonstrated;
⎯ their use is recorded in the test report;
⎯ prior approval is obtained from the competent authority.
4.12 Test report
All IBC tests in conformity with this International Standard shall be the subject of a test report and specification
check in accordance with Annex C of ISO 16467:2003. It shall be possible to specifically identify the IBC
relative to each test report, either by the retention of the uniquely referenced IBCs, or by inclusion of sufficient
photographs and/or drawings with unique references to enable identification of the IBC and all its components.
5 Selection and preparation of test IBCs
5.1 Selection of IBCs
One or two IBCs of each design type, for each filling substance to be tested, shall be selected at random from
a production batch and submitted for testing.
IBCs shall be
a) at least 48 h old,
b) marked with a test reference number which shall also be entered on the test record and later used on the
test report,
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c) individually weighed to establish the tare or the filled mass,
NOTE The form of such weighing may be varied to fit in with whether the IBCs have been supplied full or empty to
the test station. Where the masses of individual empty IBCs are recorded, it is necessary to record only a typical filled
mass (or vice versa).
d) examined for damage, etc., which might invalidate the tests.
The tests set out below should be applied to every design type of IBC, by polymer type and grade.
NOTE For selective testing, see ISO 16467:2003, Annex D.
5.2 Information to be provided with IBCs
Each IBC type shall be accompanied by specification(s) for that design type (in the appropriate format set out
in Annex C of ISO 16467:2003) and by the following additional information as relevant.
The IBC user (with the assistance, where appropriate, of the IBC manufacturer and the test laboratory) shall
identify the packaged substance. In the first instance, this process shall consist of identifying the plastics
material concerned and its possible interactions, such as swelling, environmental stress cracking (ESC) and
molecular degradation.
The specification forms for plastics IBCs should identify the material by polymer type and grade.
NOTE Where tests are carried out using the packaged substance, the test report may be applicable for other
substances having equivalent or lesser chemical effects.
5.3 Filling of IBCs prior to testing
5.3.1 General
IBCs shall be filled for testing as follows.
a) For bottom and top lift tests, IBCs shall be prepared in accordance with 7.1 and 7.2 of ISO 16467:2003.
b) For the stacking test, IBCs shall be prepared in accordance with 7.4 of ISO 16467:2003.
c) For the leakproofness and hydraulic pressure tests, IBCs shall be prepared in accordance with 7.5 and
7.6 of ISO 16467:2003.
d) For the drop test, IBCs shall be filled in accordance with 5.3.3.1 of ISO 16467:2003.
5.3.2 Filling of IBC prior to testing
Filling of IBCs shall be carried out in accordance with the following:
The IBC shall be filled to not less than 98 % of the brimful capacity. The brimful (overflow) capacity is
determined by weighing the empty IBC including closures, filling the IBC with water until the water just
overflows, fitting the closure and then weighing the IBC full. Any surplus water is mopped up. No steps shall
be taken, e.g. by tilting or tapping the IBC, to enable water to penetrate into a hollow lifting feature or other
design feature above the closure.
The following formula expresses the brimful capacity:
Wm−
b = (1)
d
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where
b is the brimful capacity, in litres (l);
W is the mass of the IBC when brimful with water, in kilograms (kg);
m is the mass of the empty IBC, in kilograms (kg);
d is the density of water (1,0 kg/l).
When the brimful capacity has already been determined by testing in accordance with ISO 16467, this
procedure is not necessary.
The calculation of required volume for testing shall be:
b ×98
C = (2)
100
where
C is the required volume of water, in litres (l);
b is the brimful capacity, in litres (l).
5.4 Closing IBCs
Screw type closures shall be tightened to the torque specified by the applicant where appropriate, which shall
be recorded in the test report.
Closure torque shall not differ from one test to another in the test report. If it is necessary to revise a closure
torque following a failure in one test, then all tests shall be completed using that torque setting.
All tests for a particular liquid shall be carried out at the same torque.
NOTE The closure torque may vary for different seals.
It is not necessary to apply the specified torque during the conditioning period if this affects the subsequent
performance of the seal during the BC testing.
6 Facilities for testing
6.1 General requirements
Tests shall be carried out at a testing facility capable of meeting the operational provisions of ISO/IEC 17025.
NOTE This does not imply a requirement for the test laboratory to have attained third party certification or
accreditation, but, if appropriate, such external approval may be obtained from either a national accreditation body or from
the competent authority.
Testing staff should have a knowledge of the principles of the dangerous goods regulations, as set out in the
UN recommendations.
6.2 Accuracy of measurement equipment
The accuracy of measuring equipment shall be more precise than the accuracy of the measurements in
testing, as specified in 6.3, unless otherwise approved by the competent authority. The measuring equipment
shall be calibrated in accordance with the relevant provisions of ISO/IEC 17025.
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6.3 Accuracy of measurements in testing
Measurement equipment shall be selected such that individual measurement results including errors in
reading and calibration shall not exceed the following tolerances:
Mass, in kilograms (kg): ± 2 %
Pressure, in kilopascals (kPa): ± 3 %
Distance / length, in millimetres (mm): ± 2 %
Temperature, in degrees Celsius (°C): ± 1 °C
Time, in minutes (min): ± 3 %
Torque, in newton·metres (Nm): ± 3 Nm or 10 %, whichever is the greater
NOTE For some measurements, the tolerances might be lower in order to have meaningful measurements, e.g.
when measuring masses or dimensions of empty IBCs.
Where only maximum or minimum values are specified in the text, tolerances are one sided, e.g. in 7.2 the
conditioning temperature may exceed 40 °C, but shall not be less.
6.4 Climatic conditions
There shall be adequate climatic facilities to meet the requirements in Clause 7 of ISO 16467:2003.
6.5 Impact surfaces for drop tests
The drop test area shall be horizontal and flat, massive enough to be immovable and rigid enough to be
non-deformable under test conditions and sufficiently large to ensure that the test package falls entirely on the
surface.
7 Conditioning procedures
7.1 Six months ambient conditioning
This test shall be carried out at ambient temperature for a period of 6 months.
For the purposes of this International Standard, ambient temperature, which shall be monitored and recorded,
is considered to be not less than 15 °C.
NOTE The competent authority may, however, allow an extended period of test for temperatures below 15 °C.
7.2 Accelerated conditioning procedure
The IBCs for test shall be conditioned for 21 days at a minimum temperature of 40 °C with each standard
liquid required.
The procedure shall be applied for polyethylene types as defined in A.3.1 and A.3.2. For other types of
polyethylene such as defined in A.3.3 and A.3.4, the approval of the competent authority shall be obtained.
7.3 Procedure at the end of the conditioning period
At the end of the conditioning period, all IBCs, except those intended to withstand the stack test for 28 days at
40 ˚C (see Table 1), shall be emptied, rinsed, inspected for damage and prepared for test in accordance with
the test procedures for plastics IBCs for liquids (ISO 16467). Testing shall commence within 21 days of the
end of the conditioning period. If emptied the packaging shall be kept closed until testing commences.
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