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Confirmation of Filling Densities

November 1, 2002

Listed in the United Nation (UN) Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition.

This R&D has been performed to ensure safe operation of receptacles and tubes filled in accordance with Table P 200 of the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. The R&D has been completed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the direction of the Office of Hazardous Materials Technology.

Key Words: Filling ratio, Filling density, P-200 P 200, UN, United Nation


If you have any technical questions not addressed by this or associated documents, contact Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545.