EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of 49 CFR 178-965 testing. 49 CFR 178.965 is a regulation that outlines the requirements for drop testing on a packaging design used for the transport of dangerous goods. The drop test is a performance test designed to evaluate the packaging's ability to withstand shocks during shipping and prevent leaks or releases of other hazardous materials.
The regulation specifies drop test procedures, including the drop height, number of drops, and direction of the package during drop testing. The regulation requires the package to be dropped from a height of 4,3 feet onto a hard surface in a specific direction determined by the package design and intended use.
The packaging should also be dropped in a specific order with drops on each side, corner and face. The number of drops required depends on the type of packaging and the intended use. For example, a packaging design for carrying liquids should be exposed to at least four drops, and a packaging design for transporting solids should be exposed to at least one drop.
In addition to the drop test procedures, the regulation specifies criteria for passing the test, which includes that the contents are not lost, that the packaging is not damaged in a way that compromises its integrity, and that there is no release of hazardous substances. If the package fails the drop test, the package design should be changed and the test repeated until the package passes.
Overall, regulation 49 CFR 178.965 is an important tool for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous materials and protecting the public and the environment from the potential hazards associated with shipping accidents.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with 49 CFR 178-965 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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