PERFORMANCE OF PLASTIC PACKAGINGS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION PART II - PERMEATION

Permeation as a mode of failure for plastics packagings is discussed. The materials properties which determine permeation performance are defined. Measurement methods aimed at determining values for the materials properties are surveyed. A "matrix" scheme is introduced for evaluating the risks associated with the permeation failure of a package containing a hazardous materials lading. Permeation factors influencing reuse of plastic containers are described. Laboratory data from an evaluation of a simple method of test for estimating the intrinsic property of a lading to permeate polyethylene is presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Bureau of Standards

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• Authors:
  • Barnes, J D
  • Martin, G M
• Publication Date: 1976-10

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemicals; Containers; Ethylene resins; Failure; Freight transportation; Hazardous materials; Packaging; Packaging materials; Permeability; Plastics; Polymers; Regulations; Specifications; Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Polyethylene
• Old TRIS Terms: Cargo transportation; Government regulations; Hazardous materials transportation; Permeation
• Subject Areas: Law; Safety and Human Factors; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159949
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT/MTB/OHMO-76/5 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT AS-50074
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 20 1977 12:00AM