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What we do...Pro-Pack Testing Laboratory, Inc. is an independent, third party certified, package testing laboratory located in Southern Illinois (approximately 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis). We have been in business for more than 25 years, and since that time, we have grown to become a nationally renowned package testing laboratory. We maintain the highest standards, and have gained a reputation for accuracy in our work. We provide a wide range of package testing capabilities
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A non-bulk packaging other than a combination packaging
Example: A plastic, steel or fiber drum that contains a hazardous material (solid or liquid).
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A combination of packaging, for transport purposes, consisting of one or more inner packagings secured in a non-bulk outer packaging. It does not include a composite packaging.
Example: A corrugated box with 4 x 1 gallon jugs inside
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A diagnostic specimen is any human or animal material, including excreta, secreta, blood and its components, tissue, and tissue fluids being transported for diagnostic or investigational purposes, but excluding live infected humans or animals.
A diagnostic specimen is not assigned a UN identification number unless the source patient or animal has or may have a serious human or animal disease from a risk group 4 pathogen, in which case it must be classed as Division 6.2, described as an infectious substance, and assigned to UN 2814 or UN 2900, as appropriate.
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A rigid or flexible portable package, other than a cylinder or portable tank, which is designed for mechanical handling.
Standards for IBC manufactured in the United States are set forth in subparts N and O of part 178 of CFR Title 49.
Gross package weight is 882 lbs or more.
Example: A corrugated bulk box of a solid material and has a gross weight of 1000 lbs.
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See section 173.134, 173.196 and 173.609 in CFR Title 49.
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A packaging that
- Consists of an outer packaging which contains articles or inner packagings.
- Is designated for mechanical handling
- Exceeds 400 kg net mass or 450 liters (118.9 gallons) capacity
- Has a volume of not more than 3m³
- Conforms to the requirements for the construction, testing and marking of large packagings as specified in the UN Recommendations, Chapter 6.6 (Orange Book)
Example: A corrugated bulk box containing 100 metal F-style cans of a hazardous solid.
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A waste or reusable material known to contain or suspected of containing an infectious substance in Risk Group 2 or 3 and generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals, research on the diagnosis, treatment or immunization of human beings or animals; or the production or testing of biological products. Regulated Medical Waste containing an infectious substance in Risk Group 4 must be classed as Division 6.2, described as an infectious substance, and assigned to UN 2814 or UN 2900, as appropriate.
See section 173.134 in CFR Title 49 for further information
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See section 173.403 of CFR title 49 for definitions relating to radioactive materials.
Hazardous Materials Testing More Details
Pro-Pack performs the following tests as per CFR 49 Orange Book: IATA, ICAO, IMDG and ASTM D4919
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Pre-ShipmentTesting More Details
(for packages of non-hazardous goods)Pro-Pack performs the following pre-shipment tests as per the following industry standards.
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ISTA (International
Safe Transit Association)
NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
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Corrugated and Paper Tests More Details
Corrugated / Paper Analysis: Includes all physical property tests on corrugated or paper materials including Edge Crush Test, Mullen (burst strength), Tensile, Tear, Cobb Size, Compression Strength and many more.Test Request Form
Environmental Storage Tests More Details
Environmental Storage: These tests are for items (individual packages or pallet-loads) which will be stored in environmental conditions (hot, cold, tropic or desert) without any pre-shipment tests conducted afterwards but may include measurements, weights or other forms of documentation of test findings.Test Request Form
Beverage Carrier Tests More Details
Beverage Carrier Tests: These tests are specifically for corrugated/paperboard beverage carriers to test handle strength and/or integrity.Test Request Form
ISTA Test Procedures
International Safe Transit AssociationISTA Test Procedures are some of the most widely used test procedures in the industry. These test procedures or variations thereof are used by most shippers including UPS and Fed Ex and is recognized by the National Motor Freight Classification. More Details
If you need help deciding on a test procedure, view "Guidelines for Selecting and using ISTA Procedures and Projects" by clicking here. Please call 618-277-1160 or send an e-mail (m.rosa@propacktestlab.com) if assistance is needed in completing these forms. We appreciate your business.
Non-Simulation Integrity Performance Tests
1A Packaged Products 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
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1B - Packaged Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
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1C - Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing and compression.
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1D - Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing and compression.
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1E - Unitized Loads. Basic Requirements: vertical linear or random vibration and shock testing.
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1G - Packaged Products 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less (Random Vibration). Basic Requirements: random vibration and shock testing.
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1H - Packaged Products over 150 lbs (68 kg) (Random Vibration). Basic Requirements: random vibration and shock testing.
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Simulation Performance
2A - Packaged Products Weighing 150 lbs (68kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.
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2B - Packaged Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.
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2C - Furniture Packages. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression and shock testing.
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2D - Packaged Products Considered Flat. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
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2E - Packaged Products Considered Elongated. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
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General Simulation Performance Tests
3A - Packaged Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment Test Project 3A is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system. The test is appropriate for four different package types commonly distributed as individual packages, either by air or ground. The types include standard, small, flat and elongated packages. Basic Requirements: atmospheric pre-conditioning, random vibration with and without top load, and shock testing.
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3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.
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3F - Packaged Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs (45 kg). Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.
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3H - Performance Test for Products or Packaged Products in Mechanically Handled Bulk Transport Containers. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, random vibration and shock testing.
If you would like more information about this test or to acquire the Test Request form. Please contact us.
Enhanced General Simulation Performance Test
4AB - Test procedure coming soon
Focused Simulation Performance Tests
5B - Focused Simulation Guide for Thermal Performance Testing of Temperature Controlled Transport Packaging
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Development Tests.
7A - Open Reusable Transport Containers for Loads of 60 lb (27 kg) or Less and Unitized for Shipment on a Pallet. Basic Requirements: compression and shock testing.
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7B - Open Reusable Transport Containers for Loads of 150 lb (68 kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing, compression and atmospheric pre-conditioning.
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7C - Reusable Intermediate Bulk Containers. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.
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7D - Thermal Controlled Transport Packaging for Parcel Delivery System Shipment. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, vibration and shock testing.
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This is the National Motor Freight Classification test protocol for shipments that will travel in an LTL (less than truckload) environment.
Basic requirements are compression, vibration, rotational flat drops and incline impact tests.
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This is the National Motor Freight Classification test protocol for furniture.
Basic requirements are compression, vibration, rotational flat drops and incline impact tests.
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Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems. This is an ASTM extensive pre-shipment test that requires detailed knowledge of your distribution cycle.