AS 2216-1997

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2216-1997 PACKAGING FOR POISONOUS SUBSTANCES
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  1.3.1 Flexible plastic
7 -  1.3.2 Immediate container
7 -  1.3.3 Poison symbol
7 -  1.3.4 Primary pack
7 -  1.3.5 Rigid plastic
7 -  1.3.6 Ullage
7 -  1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7 -  1.4.1 Ullage
7 -  1.4.2 Integrity of container
7 -  1.4.3 Closure
7 -  1.4.4 Compatibility
7 -  1.4.5 Handle location
8 -  1.4.6 Performance requirements
8 -  1.5 TACTILE IDENTIFICATION
9 -  SECTION 2 GLASS CONTAINERS
9 -  2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
9 -  2.2 ANNEALING
9 -  2.3 RESISTANCE TO THERMAL SHOCK
9 -  2.4 INTERNAL PRESSURE (HYDRAULIC) TEST
9 -  2.5 LEAKPROOFNESS TEST
10 -  SECTION 3 RIGID PLASTIC CONTAINERS
10 -  3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
10 -  3.2 RESISTANCE TO VERTICAL IMPACT
10 -  3.3 INTERNAL PRESSURE (HYDRAULIC) TEST (FOR LIQUIDS)
10 -  3.4 LEAKPROOFNESS TEST
11 -  SECTION 4 FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS
11 -  4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
11 -  4.2 RESISTANCE TO VERTICAL IMPACT
11 -  4.3 INTERNAL PRESSURE (HYDRAULIC) TEST
11 -  4.4 LEAKPROOFNESS TEST
11 -  4.5 TACTILE IDENTIFICATION
12 -  SECTION 5 METAL CONTAINERS
12 -  5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
12 -  5.2 GENERAL
12 -  5.3 LEAKPROOFNESS TEST
12 -  5.4 TACTILE IDENTIFICATION
13 -  SECTION 6 FIBREBOARD AND PAPERBOARD CONTAINERS, INCLUDING COMPOSITE CANS
13 -  6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
13 -  6.2 GENERAL
13 -  6.3 SIFTING
13 -  6.4 WATER ABSORPTION
13 -  6.5 TACTILE IDENTIFICATION
14 -  APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
14 -  A1 GENERAL
14 -  A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
15 -  APPENDIX B - MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
15 -  B1 SCOPE
15 -  B2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
15 -  B3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
15 -  B4 SUPPLIER’S QUALITY SYSTEM
16 -  B5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
17 -  APPENDIX C - DETERMINATION OF HANDLE STRENGTH
17 -  C1 SCOPE
17 -  C2 PRINCIPLE
17 -  C3 APPARATUS
17 -  C4 PROCEDURE
17 -  C5 REPORT
19 -  APPENDIX D - DETERMINATION OF TOPPLING RESISTANCE
19 -  D1 SCOPE
19 -  D2 PRINCIPLE
19 -  D3 APPARATUS
20 -  D4 CONDITIONING
20 -  D5 PROCEDURE
20 -  D6 REPORT

Abstract

Sets out safety and performance requirements for packaging of up to 2 L or 2 kg of poisonous substances.

Scope

This Standard sets out safety and performance requirements for the packaging of up to 2 L or 2 kg of poisonous substances.

NOTES:
1 This Standard is not intended to duplicate the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code). Where the requirements of the ADG Code apply, this Standard should be read in conjunction with the Code.
2 Appendix A contains recommendations and advice on information which should be provided by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order.
3 Alternative methods for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix B.
4 Poisonous substances are generally defined under State, Territory or Commonwealth legislation.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PK-024
Supersedes	DR 94178 AS 2216-1978