CEN/TC 261/SC 5/WG 16 - Packaging of dangerous goods

This document specifies the information needed for the design type testing of packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.
NOTE 1   This document can be used in conjunction with one or more of the international regulations set out in the Bibliography.
NOTE 2   The term “packaging” includes packaging for Class 6.2 infectious substances according to the United Nations.

This document gives guidance on the application of a quality management system in the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packaging, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packaging.
This document does not include guidance specific to other management systems, such as those for environmental management, occupational health and safety management, or financial management.
It is applicable to an organization that:
a)           needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; and
b)           aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes for improvement of the system and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
All the guidance in this document is generic and intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its type or size, or the products and services it provides.
NOTE       In this document, the terms "product" or "service" only apply to products and services intended for, or required by, a customer.
It does not apply to design type testing, for which reference is made to 6.1.5, 6.3.5, 6.5.6 and 6.6.5 of the UN Model Regulations[27].

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.

This International Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for compatibility testing of plastics packagings/Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and composite packagings/IBCs with plastics inners containing liquids. The testing involves storage with the liquid to be transported. For polyethylene-based packaging, testing with a standard liquid as defined in The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road may be undertaken. Annex B describes small-scale laboratory tests that may be used to determine the assimilation of those products to be carried with the standard liquids. Where there is any contradiction between this International Standard and any applicable regulation, the regulation always takes precendence.

ISO 13274:2013 specifies the requirements and test methods for compatibility testing of plastics packagings/Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and composite packagings/IBCs with plastics inners containing liquids. The testing involves storage with the liquid to be transported. For polyethylene-based packaging, testing with a standard liquid as defined in The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road may be undertaken. Annex B describes small-scale laboratory tests that may be used to determine the assimilation of those products to be carried with the standard liquids.
Where there is any contradiction between ISO 13274:2013 and any applicable regulation, the regulation always takes precendence.

ISO 16103:2005 specifies the requirements and test methods for the production of recycled plastics materials to be used for packagings for the transport of dangerous goods. This includes guidance on the quality assurance programme.

This document specifies test methods for the determination of the plastics compatibility of packaging/intermediate bulk containers (IBC) made from polyethylene, fluorinated polyethylene and coextruded plastics.
It covers the determination of adequate plastics compatibility against the processes of deterioration:
-        softening due to absorption (swelling);
-        stress cracking; and
-        combinations thereof.
It applies to:
-        drums and containers made from plastics according to paragraph 6.1.4.8 of the UN recommendations 1);
-        composite packaging (plastics) with inner receptacle made from plastics according to paragraph 6.1.4.19 of the UN recommendations;
-        rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2) according to 6.5.5.3 of the UN recommendations; and
-        composite IBCs with rigid plastics inner receptacles (type 31HZ1) according to 6.5.5.4 of the UN recommendations;
whose design is approved by a competent authority for the transport of liquid dangerous goods.
This proof of adequate plastics compatibility is only applicable to the above packaging and IBC types of the following materials and material specifications:
-        packaging and IBCs made from polyethylene (PE);
-        packaging and IBCs made from polyethylene (PE), whose internal surfaces are fluorinated; and
-        packaging and IBCs which are coextrusion blow moulded and have walls with the following multilayer structure (from inside to outside):
-        polyamide (PA)//bonding agents//polyethylene (PE); or
-        ethyl vinyl alcohol (EVOH)//bonding agents//polyethylene (PE).
1) UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations

ISO 16495:2013 specifies the information needed for the design type testing of packaging, Intermediate Bulk Containers ( IBCs) and large packaging intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.

ISO 16106:2006 gives guidance on quality management provisions applicable to the manufacture, measuring and monitoring of design type approved dangerous goods packagings, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and large packagings.
ISO 16106:2006 can only be used in combination with ISO 9001:2000; it is not a stand-alone document.
It does not apply to design type testing, for which reference is made to 6.1.5, 6.5.4 and 6.6.5 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Model Regulations, fourteenth revised edition.

This European Standard specifies material parameters, test requirements and procedures for the comparative testing of 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 packagings and IBCs for the transport of dangerous goods. It is intended to be used in conjunction with selective testing for packagings 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.

ISO 23667:2006 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.

ISO 16101:2004 specifies the requirements and test methods for compatibility testing of polyethylene based plastics packagings and composite packagings with plastic 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.

ISO 16467:2003 specifies the design type test requirements for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.

ISO 16104:2003 specifies the design type test requirements for packagings intended for use in the transport of dangerous goods.