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
 
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

Overview

EN 15507:2017 (CEN) specifies material parameters, test requirements and procedures for the comparative testing of high density polyethylene grades - specifically PE-HD-HMW and PE-HD-MMW - used to manufacture transport packaging and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for dangerous goods. The standard is intended to be applied together with selective testing for liquid packaging and is not intended for comparative testing of recycled plastics material.

This standard supports manufacturers and conformity assessors by defining acceptance criteria and test methods that enable material qualification, reduce unnecessary full design-type testing and harmonize how PE-HD grades are compared for transport packaging applications.

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose: Comparative evaluation of supplied polyethylene grades and their suitability for packaging and IBCs for dangerous goods. Not applicable to recycled plastics.

  • Mandatory tests (comparative basis): Procedures in clauses 7.1–7.5 are to be carried out concurrently in a single laboratory and reported comparatively for Material A (existing approved grade) and Material B (replacement grade):

    • Melt mass-flow rate (MFR) (EN ISO 1133-1): classification test; acceptance range for Material B is 70 % to 130 % of Material A.
    • Density (EN ISO 1183-1): density of Material B is compared with Material A (DB ≥ DA − 2 kg/m³ as specified).
    • Low temperature notched impact strength (N.I.S.) (EN ISO 179-1): Material B N.I.S. ≥ 90 % of Material A.
    • Environmental stress crack resistance (FNCT) (ISO 16770): Material B FNCT ≥ 80 % of Material A.
    • Molecular degradation (MFR increase after exposure): relative oxidation measured by MFR increase; Material B increase ≤ 120 % of Material A increase.

  • Test specimen preparation: Except for MFR (tested on pellets), comparative tests use compression‑moulded sheets prepared per EN ISO 17855‑2 with specified cooling and conditioning (cooling rate 15 °C/min, conditioned at 100 °C for 3 h, stored ≥ 40 h at 23 ± 2 °C).

  • Reporting: Test report must list batch numbers, sample sources and reference EN 15507:2017. National authorities may require submission of reports for decisions.

Applications

  • Use when changing polyethylene grade for a packaging design type to determine whether selective testing can replace full design testing.
  • Material selection and supplier comparison for manufacturers of drums, jerricans and IBCs intended for dangerous goods transport.
  • Supporting conformity assessment to modal and international transport regulations by providing repeatable comparative data.

Related Standards

  • EN ISO 13274:2013 - Plastics compatibility testing for packaging and IBCs
  • EN ISO 16495:2013 - Packaging test methods for dangerous goods
  • EN ISO 1133‑1, EN ISO 1183‑1, EN ISO 17855‑2 and ISO 16770 - referenced test methods and specimen preparation

Keywords: packaging, transport packaging, dangerous goods, polyethylene, PE-HD, PE-HD-HMW, PE-HD-MMW, comparative testing, MFR, FNCT, environmental stress crack resistance, IBCs, selective testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 15507:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Packaging - Transport packaging for dangerous goods - Comparative material testing of polyethylene grades". This standard covers: 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 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.

SIST EN 15507:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.300 - Protection against dangerous goods; 55.040 - Packaging materials and accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 15507:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 15507:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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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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