UNITED NATIONS PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION

Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd

Design Qualification

13H1 (Woven Plastic without Coating or Liner) 4 Loop Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container with

top chute and close base Net Capacity: 1000 kg Dimensions: 950 x 950 x 1000 mm Mfg ID / Spec. #: 95 x 95 x 100 cm Country of Mfg.: South Africa

TEST REPORT #: 12-18510

UN MARKING: u

n

13H1/ Z/ * /ZA /BB/TE7198/1800/1000

* Insert Month & Year (last two digits) of Manufacture

TESTING PERFORMED FOR:

Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd

33 Clough Street, Factory 2, Pietermaritzburg P.O. Box 13218, Cascades, 3202

Attention: Mr Mark Coope

TESTING PERFORMED BY: TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd

138 Edison Crescent, Hennopspark X 15, Centurion PO Box 11544

Wierdapark South, South Africa 0057 Phone: (012) 653-8897 Fax: (012) 653-8308

23 May 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Objective __________________________________________________________________________________ 3

Brief overview of the report and referenced regulatory sources

Test Sample Description / Quality Control Audit Results __________________________________________ 4

The client provided specification information

Documentation results from audits performed by TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd

Test Sample Preparation ____________________________________________________________________ 5

Summary of FIBC sample preparation and conditioning

Test Procedures and Results ______________________________________________________________ 6-12

Results of UN performance testing performed on the specified FIBC by TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd

UN Package Certification ___________________________________________________________________ 13

Summary of UN performance certification for the specified FIBC

Appendix I _______________________________________________________________________________ 14

Regulatory and Industry Standard References

REPORT & SAMPLE INFORMATION DATE LAST SAMPLES RECEIVED: 21 May 2012 TEST COMPLETED ON: 22 May 2012 SAMPLES: The samples tested arrived in good condition at TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd The following results are based solely on the product samples provided by the manufacturer.

THIS REPORT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED EXCEPT IN FULL WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF TEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, SA (Pty) LTD

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OBJECTIVE

To certify the 4 Loop 1000 kg Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (950 x 950 x 1000 mm) with top chute and

close base (Manufactured in South Africa) to the Design Qualification performance requirements outlined in

Chapter 6 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; 17th Revised Edition.

PACKAGING CODE

DESIGNATION PACKING

GROUP NET

MASS

13H1 (Woven Plastic without Coating or Liner) III

Low Danger Hazardous Materials

Not Exceeding 1000 kg

This package is also certified for shipment under the International Regulatory Codes referenced in Appendix I.

However, it is the responsibility of the shipper (end user) to determine package authorization for use under these

hazardous materials regulations. Appendix I also references Industry Standards used in conducting this certification.

COMPLETE FIBC

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TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION / QUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS

4 Loop 1000 kg Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (950 x 950 x 1000 mm) with top chute and close base (Manufactured in South Africa)

CLIENT SPECIFICATION INFORMATION QC AUDIT RESULTS BAG AND COMPONENTS

Basic Bag Description: 1000 kg U-Panel Woven Single Trip Uncoated FIBC without a liner Tare mass: 2,351 kg S.W.L.: 1000 kg Cloth design type: Multi-tape warp & weft Manufacturer/Markings: Bonus Bags/None

CLOTH Top-end Base-end Sides Attachments Grammage (g/m) 216 219 214 -

Panel joint type Double row stitching with

black yarn

Double stitching with black yarn

Double stitching with black yarn

N/A Sewing thread

Type Strength Polypropylene 4000/2000 dtx

Stitch/100mm 11 12 12 N/A Hem (mm) 50 50 50 -

Cloth coating: Type: Uncoated Gram/square meter: N/A

Bag dimensions: (mm) Length : 950 Width: 950 Height: 1000 Top filling device: Type: Chute

Component g/m Length: 480 mm Chute 222 Diameter / width: 450 mm

Closure method: Tie down strap Bottom discharge device Type: Close base

Component g/m Length: - Diameter / width: - Closure method: -

Lifting straps: (webbing)

Number of straps: 4 Loop length + width: 310 mm + 75 mm Sewn length: 100 mm Top loop length: 13/100 mm Attachment method: Double row stitching with black yarn

Liner Bag: Material & grade

Thickness: N/A Tube size: N/A N/A

Description Position Direction Tape width mm Breaking strength N

Number of tapes per 100mm

Same cloth used for entire FIBC

All sides Warp Weft

0,67 0,69

67,05 102,56

51 39

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TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION / QUALITY CONTROL AUDIT RESULTS

4 Loop 1000 kg Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (950 x 950 x 1000 mm) with top chute and close base (Manufactured in South Africa)

FIBC TOP CLOSE FIBC TOP OPEN FIBC BOTTOM CLOSE

SIDE STITCHING TOP STITCHING BOTTOM STITCHING

LOOP LOOP ATTACHMENT

WARP WEFT

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FIBC SAMPLE PREPARATION

4 Loop 1000 kg Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (950 x 950 x 1000 mm) with top chute and close base (Manufactured in South Africa)

TEST SEQUENCE

ONE (1) IBC DESIGN TYPE WAS SUBJECTED TO THE

PERFORMANCE TESTS OUTLINED IN THE SEQUENCE SHOWN

SAMPLE #1 SAMPLE # 2, 3 RESULTS ON PAGE Top Lift 7 Stacking 8 Drop 9 Topple 10 Righting 11 Tear 12

FIBC MASS INFORMATION FILLING SUBSTANCE: Plastics granules and Lead Bags

PACKAGE TARE MASS: 2,351 kg

MAXIMUM NET MASS: 1000 kg @ 95% Maximum Capacity

CONDITIONING Test samples were pre-conditioned at ambient for a minimum of 24-hours prior to the start of the tests.

FIBC CLOSURE METHOD

Closed as for shipment per the manufacturers instructions.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - TOP LIFT TEST SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: TOP LIFT SET-UP Refer to Sample Preparation Page TEST DURATION: 5 Minutes EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic Top Lift Tester PLATEN TRAVEL RATE: 13 kN/min TOP LOAD APPLICATION: Filled Mass: 659 kg Additional Top Load Applied: 5341 kg Total Top Load: 6000 kg

REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

DETERMINATION OF REQUIRED LOADING FOR TOP LIFT TEST Minimum Load Determination Calculation: Maximum Net Mass x 6 = Minimum Load Required

1000 kg x 6 = 6000 kg

TOP LIFT TEST RESULTS Sample ID Results Comments / Observations Maximum load

Achieved FIBC Condition After

Testing

1 Pass

Upon completion of the top lift test there was no permanent deformation visible and no loss of the contents had occurred. (Required load 6000 kg) The bag was then taken to failure .

7059 kg

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST

For all IBC design types designed to be lifted from the top, there may be no permanent deformation which renders the IBC unsafe for transportation and no loss of contents.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - STACK TESTS

SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: STACK TEST SET-UP Refer to Sample Preparation Page TEST LOAD APPLIED: 1800 kg STACK TEST DURATION: 24 Hours STACK TEST EQUIPMENT: Compression Rig

REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

DETERMINATION OF REQUIRED LOADING FOR STACKING TEST The IBC must be loaded to 1.8 times the combined maximum permissible gross mass of the number of similar

IBCs that may be stacked on top of the IBC during transportation.

1000 kg

X

1

X 1.8

=

1800 kg

Maximum Permissible Gross Mass

# of IBCs Stacked on Top of bottom

bag during Transportation

1.8

Minimum Required Top Load

STACK TEST RESULTS

Sample ID

Maximum Recorded Top-To-Bottom Deflection After 24 Hours

Result

Comments

4 80 mm Pass Upon completion of the 24-hour stack test, there

was no leakage of the contents and no permanent deformation to the FIBC.

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST There may be no permanent deformation which renders the IBC unsafe for transportation

and no loss of contents.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - DROP TESTS

SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: DROP TEST SET-UP: Refer to Sample Preparation Page

DROP HEIGHT CALCULATION: Packing Group III Materials DROP TEST EQUIPMENT: Overhead Hoist with a Quick Release Mechanism DROP HEIGHT: 0.8 meters DROP ORIENTATION: Flat on base at most vulnerable location

REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

DROP TEST RESULTS FIBC Condition Following Drop Testing

Sample ID Result Comments / Observations

2 Pass

Upon completion of the drop test, there was no leakage of the

contents and no permanent deformation to the FIBC.

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST For all IBC design types there may be no loss of contents. A slight discharge (e.g. from closures or stitch holes) upon

impact is not considered to be a failure of the flexible intermediate bulk container provided that no further leakage

occurs after the IBC has been raised clear of the ground.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - TOPPLE TEST

SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: TOPPLE TEST SET-UP: Refer to Sample Preparation Page TOPPLE HEIGHT: 0.8 meters TOPPLE HEIGHT CALCULATION: Packing Group III Materials TEST EQUIPMENT: Overhead Hoist TOPPLE ORIENTATION: Onto any part of the Top

REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

TOPPLE TEST RESULTS FIBC Condition Following The Topple Test

Sample ID Result Comments / Observations

2 Pass

Upon completion of the topple test, there was no

leakage of the contents and no permanent deformation to

the FIBC.

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST For all FIBC design types there may be no loss of contents. A slight discharge (e.g. from closures or stitch holes) upon impact is not considered to be a failure, provided that no further leakage occurs.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - RIGHTING TEST

SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: RIGHTING TEST SET-UP Refer to Sample Preparation Page LIFTING SPEED: 0.12-0,125M/second (Minimum) TEST EQUIPMENT: Overhead Hoist

TEST METHOD The FIBC, lying on its side, must be lifted at a speed of at least 0.1m/second to an upright position, clear of

the floor, by one lifting device, or by two lifting devices when four are provided. REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

RIGHTING TEST RESULTS Sample ID Results Comments / Observations

4 Pass Upon completion of the righting test, there was no leakage of the

contents, no damage to the lifting straps and no permanent deformation to the FIBC.

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST For all flexible intermediate bulk containers there may be no damage to the intermediate bulk container or its

lifting devices which renders the intermediate bulk container unsafe for transportation or handling.

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TEST PROCEDURES AND RESULTS - TEAR TEST

SAMPLE PREPARATION/CONDITIONING: TEAR TEST SET-UP: Refer to Sample Preparation Page Top Load Lift

TEST DURATION: 5 Minutes INITIAL KNIFE SCORE 100 mm on wide face; 45 angle to the principle

axis, halfway between the bottom surface and the top level of contents.

TEST LOAD APPLIED: 1000 kg 2 x 1000 kg = 2000 kg = Minimum Load Required

TEST EQUIPMENT: Hydraulic Compression System, PC Linked Cutting knife

TEST METHOD An intermediate bulk container which is designed to be lifted from the top or the side must, after removal of

the superimposed load, be lifted clear of the floor and maintained in the position for a period of five minutes. REGULATORY REFERENCES: INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCE: Refer to Appendix I Refer to Appendix I

TEAR TEST RESULTS Sample ID Test Results Comments / Observations

# 3 and 4 Top Load Pass There was no propagation of the initial 100 mm knife score during the top load and lift portions of the tear test. Lift Test Pass

CRITERIA FOR PASSING THE TEST The intermediate bulk container passes the tear test if the cut does not propagate more than 25 percent of its

original length.

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UN PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION

DESIGN RE-QUALIFICATION PACKAGE DESCRIPTION: 4 Loop 1000 kg Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (950 x 950 x 1000 mm)

with top chute and close base Net Capacity: 1000 kg Mfg ID / Spec. #: 95 x 95 x 100 cm Dimensions: 950 x 950 x 1000 mm Country of Mfg.: South Africa

TEN-E PACKAGING SERVICES, SA (Pty) Ltd certifies that the Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd FIBC referenced above has passed the Performance Oriented Packaging Standards outlined in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is the responsibility of the end user to determine authorization for use under these requirements and those specified within the country that the above referenced packaging is manufactured. The use of other packaging methods or components other than those documented in this report may render this certification invalid.

SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE TESTS

TEST UN / IMDG

REFERENCE TEST

LEVEL TEST

CONTENTS TEST DATE

TEST RESULTS

Top Lift 6.5.4.5 6000 kg 5 Minutes

Plastics granules

15 May 2012 PASSStack 6.5.4.6 1800 kg 24 Hours 21 May 2012 PASSDrop 6.5.4.9 0.8 Meters 15 May 2012 PASS

Topple 6.5.4.11 0.8 Meters 21 May 2012 PASSRighting 6.5.4.12 0,1 meters / Second 21 May 2012 PASS

Tear 6.5.4.10 100 mm Knife Score / 2000 kg Top Load 5 Min 21 May 2012 PASS

UN MARKING The following is an example of the UN mark that may be applied to this package. The use and application of the UN mark can only be used with the approval of the appropriate designated authority within the country of manufacture UN MARKING: un

13H1 / Z / * /ZA / BB / TE7198/1800/1000

PACKAGING IDENTIFICATION CODE: 13H1 (Woven Plastic without Coating or Liner) PERMORMACE STANDARD: Packaging meets Group III (Z) tests MONTH & YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: (Apply to packaging manufactured while this certificate is valid) * Insert Month & Year (last two digits) of Manufacture

COUNTRY AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF THE MARK:

South Africa (ZA)

THIRD PARTY PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION: TE7198 STACK TEST LOAD: 1800 kg MAXIMUM PERMISSABLE LOAD: 1000 kg PACKAGING CERTIFICATION AGENCY: TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd DESIGN RE-QUALIFICATION DATE: 23 May 2013 ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY THAT THE PACKAGING TESTED IS MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. In no event shall TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd liability exceed the total amount paid by Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd for services rendered. In the event of future changes to the above referenced test sections, it is the responsibility of Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd to determine whether additional testing or updating of past testing is necessary to verify that the packaging we have tested remains in compliance with those standards. APPLICANT: Mr Mark Coope Bonus Bags (Pty) Ltd 33 Clough Street, Factory 2, Pietermaritzburg Issie Erlank P.O. Box 13218, Cascades, 3202 Managing Director TEN-E Packaging Services, SA (Pty) Ltd 138 Edison Crescent, Hennopspark X 15, Centurion PO Box 11544 Wierdapark South, South Africa 0057

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APPENDIX I: REGULATORY AND INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES

REGULATORY REFERENCES

TEST SABS UN IMDG

0233.1992 Edition

17th Edition

2008 Edition

Top Lift: 9.4 6; 6.5.4.5 6; 6.5.4.5

Stack: 9.5 6; 6.5.4.6 6; 6.5.4.6

Drop: 9.8 6; 6.5.4.9 6; 6.5.4.9

Topple: 9.10 6; 6.5.4.11 6; 6.5.4.11

Righting: 9.11 6; 6.5.4.12 6; 6.5.4.12

Tear: 9.9 6; 6.5.4.10 6; 6.5.4.10

South Africa Bureau of Standards The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations (UN Orange Book) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

INDUSTRY STANDARD REFERENCES Stack: ASTM D4577: Standard Test Method for Compression Resistance of a Container Under

Constant Load ISO 2234: Packaging Complete, Filled Transport Packages Stacking Tests using

Static Load Drop: ASTM D5276: Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall

ISO 2248: Packaging Complete, Filled Transport Packages Vertical Impact Test By Dropping

American Society For Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Organization For Standardization (ISO)