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1.1 This standard covers the testing of packagings to United Nations standards intended for transportation of hazardous materials, excepting packagings for radioactive substances, cylinders and other receptacles for gases, packagings for net masses exceeding 400 kg (880 lb) or capacities exceeding 450 L (120 gallons).

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 8-14, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See also A1.2.