BS EN 17066-1:2019 pdf free.Insulated means of transport for temperature sensitive goods – Requirements and testing.
4 Requirements for containers and kits 4.1 General All containers shall be designed in order to reach the relevant K-value for its application. 4.2 Materials and components The materials shall be durable and shall not encourage the development of mould or emit odours. Internal and external coverings shall be resistant to wear and capable of being cleaned effectively and hygienically. They shall not crack, chip, flake, rub off or soften under normal conditions of use or during cleaning. Detergents and disinfectants, cleaning and disinfection procedures, recommended by the equipment manufacturer, shall be used. Metal parts, used in the construction of equipment, shall have resistance to corrosion appropriate to their location and function. Internal and external coverings and insulation shall be resistant to temperature ranges intended to be applied. When the container is intended to be loaded with unpacked goods, the internal covering materials and articles shall comply with further requirements for materials and articles intended to come into contact with goods, if applicable. The materials shall be resistant to moisture and shall neither be toxic nor contaminate the foodstuff. Safety devices already integrated in the vehicle (for example: inside unlocking of doors, exit aids) shall not be interfered by fitting of the insulation to the load space. 4.3 Thermal insulation 4.3.1 General When selecting the insulating material, it shall be ensured that it: is odourless and resistant to uptake of odours; shows only moisture absorption that the selected layer material allows; is decay-resistant;shows dimensional stability in the temperature range from -40°C to +80°C and has sufficient strength and dimensional stability for all intended ranges of application; has a good thermal insulation with low ageing properties. NOTE For reasons of energy savings, maintaining the temperature of the goods during transport and operational costs, the level of insulation of the container could take into account: the temperature difference between inside and outside temperature ranges which is intended to be met during use of the container; the optimization of Europallet transport.BS EN 17066-1 pdf download.