1 Scope
This standard specifies the classification, basic requirements, performance test and inspection methods, technical requirements, types and marking codes of transport packages of dangerous goods (hereinafter referred to as transport packages).
This standard is applicable to the transport packages containing dangerous goods.
This standard is not applicable to:
a) Transport packages containing radioactive substance;
b) Transport packages for pressure containers containing compressed gas and liquefied gas;
c) Transport packages with net mass over 400kg;
d) Transport packages with volume over 450L.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments to (excluding amending errors in the text), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest edition of the normative document is applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document applies.
GB 190 Packing Symbol of Dangerous Goods
GB/T 191 Packaging - Pictorial Marking for Handling of Goods (GB/T 191-2008, ISO 780:1997, MOD)
GB/T 4857.2 Packaging - Basic Tests for Transport Packages - Part 2: Temperature and Humidity Conditioning (GB/T 4857.2-2005, ISO 2233:2000, MOD)
GB/T 4857.3 Packaging - Basic Tests for Transport Packages - Part 3: Stacking Test Methods Using a Static Load(GB/T 4857.3-2008, ISO 2234:2000, IDT)
GB/T 4857.5 Packaging - Transport Packages - Vertical Impact Test Method by Dropping" (GB/T 4857.5-1992, eqv ISO 2248:1985)
GB/T 9174 General Specification for Transport Packages of General Cargo
GB/T 13040 Packaging Terms - Metal Containers
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions established in GB/T 13040 and those listed below apply.
3.1 Transport packages of dangerous goods
Transport packages specially designed and manufactured according to relevant standards, laws and regulations based on the characteristics of dangerous goods.
3.2 Composite packaging
An integral package consisting of an outer package and an inner container (or composite layer).
4 Classification of Transport Packages
