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6.5.6.10 Tear test
6.5.6.10.1 Applicability
For all types of flexible IBCs, as a design type test.
6.5.6.10.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
The IBC shall be filled to not less than 95% of its capacity and to its maximum permissible
gross mass, the contents being evenly distributed.
6.5.6.10.3 Method of testing
Once the IBC is placed on the ground, a 100 mm knife score, completely penetrating the
wall of a wide face, is made at a 45° angle to the principal axis of the IBC, halfway between the bottom
surface and the top level of the contents. The IBC shall then be subjected to a uniformly distributed
superimposed load equivalent to twice the maximum permissible gross mass. The load shall be applied for at
least five minutes. An IBC which is designed to be lifted from the top or the side shall then, after removal of
the superimposed load, be lifted clear of the floor and maintained in that position for a period of five
minutes.
6.5.6.10.4 Criterion for passing the test
6.5.6.11 Topple test
6.5.6.11.1 Applicability
The cut shall not propagate more than 25% of its original length.
For all types of flexible IBCs, as a design type test.
6.5.6.11.2 Preparation of the IBC for test
The IBC shall be filled to not less than 95% of its capacity and to its maximum permissible
gross mass, the contents being evenly distributed.
6.5.6.11.3 Method of testing
The IBC shall be caused to topple on to any part of its top on to a rigid, non-resilient,
smooth, flat and horizontal surface.
6.5.6.11.4 Topple height
6.5.6.11.5 Criterion for passing the test
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Packing group I Packing group II Packing group III
1.8 m 1.2 m 0.8 m
No loss of contents. A slight discharge, e.g. from closures or stitch holes, upon impact shall
not be considered to be a failure of the IBC provided that no further leakage occurs.
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