ISO 17508:2025

OVERVIEW

This document specifies test methods for the determination of the chemical compatibility of packaging/ IBC made from polyethylene (PE), fluorinated polyethylene and co-extruded plastics. It covers the determination of adequate plastics compatibility against the following processes of deterioration:

—     softening due to absorption (swelling);

—     stress cracking;

—     combinations thereof.

This document is applicable to:

—     drums and jerricans made from plastics;

—     composite packaging (plastics) with inner receptacle made from plastics;

—     rigid plastics IBCs (types 31H1 and 31H2);

—     composite IBCs with rigid plastics inner receptacles (type 31HZ1);

used for the transport of liquid dangerous goods.

Proof of adequate plastics compatibility obtained using the test procedures specified in this document is only applicable to the above packaging and IBC types of the following materials and material specifications:

—     packaging and IBCs made from PE;

—     packaging and IBCs made from PE, whose internal surfaces are fluorinated; and

—     packaging and IBCs which are coextrusion blow moulded and have walls with the following multilayer structure (from inside to outside):

—    polyamide (PA), bonding agents, PE, or

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