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'LENGE Test Report: 06-4010 <br /> May 5, 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 26 <br /> SETTING TNF STONGAflM <br /> [OBJECTIVE <br /> To certify the WESTERN EXG 3000 Liter MKII IBC *to the Design Qualification performance requirements <br /> outlined in: <br /> • Department of Transportation's Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR),Part 178: <br /> • Subpart N-Intermediate Bulk Container Performance-Oriented Standards;Section 178.705 <br /> • Subpart 0-Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers: <br /> PACKAGING CODE PACKING AUTHORIZED INTERNAL <br /> DESIGNATION GROUP GROSS MASS** PRESSURE <br /> II <br /> 31A Medium Danger 4594.9 Kg 65&200 kPa <br /> Metal IBC for Liquids Hazardous Materials <br /> **Gross mass is calculated based on a maximum product specific gravity of 1.2 with IBC having revised <br /> dimensions <br /> This package is also certified for shipment under the International Regulatory Codes referenced in Appendix I. <br /> However, it is the responsibility of the shipper (end user)to determine package authorization for use under these <br /> hazardous materials regulations. Appendix I also references Industry Standards used in conducting this <br /> certification. <br /> NOTE(S): <br /> • TEN-E Packaging Services, Inc. was on site to witness and participate in the performance of the UN <br /> performance tests on this design. <br /> • *The container used for the test was manufactured specifically for conducting the Design Qualification tests. <br /> The size of the container as built exceeded the 3000 liter maximum capacity per 178.801 of 49 CFR. DOT <br /> issued an approval to allow Western to manufacture 1BC's not exceeding 3000 liters based on the container <br /> used for testing. Reference Appendix II for DOT Approval CA 2006040013. <br /> • Western also intends to manufacture the same design IBC with lesser dimensions per DOT 49 CFR <br /> 178.801(7)(iii). Refer to Appendix III for drawings for the 3000 Liter with revised dimensions as well as the <br /> 2000 Liter and 1000 Liter designs. <br />