1.1 Organization and content
This standard sets out requirements for designing, manufacturing and marking of Intermediate Bulk Containers
(IBCs) and for selecting and using means of containment for the transportation of dangerous goods of Classes 3,
4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9. This standard consists of two parts and five annexes.
Part I contains the requirements for the design, manufacture and marking of UN standardized IBCs.
Part II contains the requirements for the selection and use of means of containment for the transportation of
dangerous goods of Classes 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9.
Annex A sets out the minimum requirements for the completion of a UN standardized IBC design type report
submitted to the Director.
Annex B, Part 1 contains a list of packing instruction numbers for dangerous goods.
Annex B, Part 2 contains the detailed packing instruction information.
Annex C contains the periodic leak test and inspection registration process and requirements.
Annex D contains a table that provides examples of maximum vapour pressures for liquid dangerous goods
transported in specified IBC design types.
Annex E contains guidance for minimum venting capacity for metal IBCs used for transporting liquids.
Note: Requirements on the packaging, handling, offering for transport and transport of explosives (Class 1) may be found in
CAN/CGSB-43.151.
1.2 Application
This standard applies to both standardized and non-standardized means of containment as defined in the TDG
Regulations.
1.3 Minimum requirements
This standard sets out certain minimum requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification, selection
and use and testing of means of containment. It is essential to exercise competent technical and engineering
judgment in conjunction with this standard.
It is the responsibility of the IBC manufacturer to ensure that the IBC will safely carry out its intended function within
these constraints.
1.4 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations prevalence
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDG Act), 1992 and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations (TDG Regulations) may call for additional requirements regarding the design, construction, qualification,
selection, use, and testing of means of containment. Where there is an inconsistency between the requirements
of this standard and those of the TDG Act or TDG Regulations, the Act or Regulations prevail to the extent of the
inconsistency.
regulatory authority. It is recommended to read the standard in conjunction with the TDG Regulations.
1.5 Safety
The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard may require the use of materials and/or equipment
that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use.
Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate
health and safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.
1.6 Units
Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in metric units from the International System of Units (SI
units).
Note: Both °B (indicating Baumé scale) and USC units (indicating United States customary units) are used in the standard. SI or
metric units are not available for these measurements.
1.7 Classification
Dangerous goods are classified in accordance with Part 2 of the TDG Regulations and the appropriate UN number,
shipping name and description, class, packing group/category, as applicable, are assigned.