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According to 49 CFR 173.466, if you operate Type A packagings designed for liquids and gases, they must undergo specific additional tests beyond those required in § 173.465. To pass, the packaging must meet the requirements of § 173.412(k) after undergoing:
1. Free drop test: The packaging must be dropped onto a specified target so it sustains maximum damage to its containment. The drop height—measured from the lowest part of the packaging to the upper surface of the target—must be at least 9 meters (30 feet).
2. Penetration test: The packaging must undergo the penetration test specified in § 173.465(e), except the drop height must be 1.7 meters (5.5 feet).